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NewsTough times ahead but opportunities remain
There are potentially turbulent times ahead for trade but industry must work together to ensure it is prepared for whatever the future holds was the overriding message from AHDB’s annual export conference, Global Britain. For the first time ever the event was livestreamed.Throughout the day, a line-up of experts discussed ...
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NewsLMC’s advertising campaign continues for a third year
Keen to build on the success of previous advertising campaigns, the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has launched year three of the campaign this month in the hope that even more local consumers will support Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef and lamb.The campaign, which is running ...
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NewsMeat Purchasing Guide goes digital with added pork cuts
AHDB has launched the latest version of its tool, the Meat Purchasing Guide, as a digital edition with 170 pork cuts now added.To increase awareness of lesser-used cuts and improve quality, the meat dictionary saves chefs, meat buyers and butchers time – enabling professionals to locate cuts and view products ...
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NewsCountdown begins to UK Sausage Week 2019
The much anticipated UK Sausage Week (UKSW) returns this coming Monday 28th October with many butchers, supermarkets, foodservice and manufacturers across the UK involved.[embed]https://vimeo.com/368300796[/embed]The week commences with a celebration lunch at the newly refurbished and reopened Butchers’ Hall in London, where the UK Supreme Sausage Champion will be revealed alongside ...
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NewsScottish pig sector showing growth despite uncertainty
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Recent developments in the sector, including the approval of the Brechin slaughter plant for export to China and the takeover of the UK operations of the processor Tulip ...
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NewsTop retailer gives boost to Welsh Lamb in Japan
Hybu Cig Cymru / Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) was recently invited to inaugurate a week of food promotions at the famous Hankyu store in Osaka, Japan. Welsh Lamb’s prominence in the British-themed food fair at a high-end department store represents a major boost to the profile of the meat says ...
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NewsNew craft butcher to specialise in Japanese Wagyu Beef
Meat lovers in Cambridge will soon be able to get their hands on some of the world’s most expensive cuts of beef when a new craft butchers shop opens its doors to the city later this year.Specialising in Japanese wagyu, one of the world’s rarest and most expensive beef, Malloy’s ...
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NewsChina moves beef deal over the line
Beef from the UK could be served up on Chinese plates by Christmas after China finalised the details of an export approval agreement between the two countries.AHDB's Dr Phil Hadley: “This is a great end to a very successful year for our red meat exports."In June, Chinese government officials signed ...
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NewsMajor beef processor opens for sustainability trials
Pickstock Telford opened the gates to their own Brongain Farm for the first time on 17th October for the business’ inaugural integrated supply chain forum event, with over 85 stakeholders from farmers through to customers in attendance.Delegates at Pickstock Telford's intergrated supply chain forum at Brongain Farms.The specialist beef unit ...
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NewsCaution urged over rushed legislation following Letwin amendment
Following the passing of the Letwin amendment at the weekend by MPs the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, appears set to try and have a meaningful vote on his renegotiated Brexit deal this week. Two major trade bodies have urged caution about rushing legislation.NFU president, Minette Batters, said: “These developments will ...
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NewsNFU gives evidence to Efra Committee on beef price
NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts has put British beef farmers’ case to the Efra Committee, giving evidence on the causes of the unsustainably low beef price, its impact on producers and what action is needed to improve the situation.NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts.During the session, Mr Roberts reiterated that the ...
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NewsFarmer helps promote Scotch Lamb PGI to Morrisons shoppers
A Midlothian sheep farmer swapped his fields for the aisles to support a campaign promoting Scotch Lamb PGI.L-R Scotch Lamb ambassador Sharon Hogarth; customer Paul Masterton; farm manager Peter Eccles and Scotch Lamb ambassador Tom Crabbe.Peter Eccles of Saughland Farm near Pathhead recently attended Morrisons in Portobello, tempting shoppers with ...
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NewsBrexit deal gathers pace – industry reaction
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is very confident about getting the majority he needs to get Brexit done by his 31st October deadline.However, the PM is now in a race against the clock to sell the Brexit deal he struck yesterday with the EU to Westminster MPs, prior ...
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NewsHSA recognises Glasgow scientist for work to improve animal welfare
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has announced that Dr Dorothy McKeegan from the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for her groundbreaking research into the welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) and her outstanding and sustained contribution to protecting animal welfare at slaughter or ...
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NewsNSA welcomes advancement in traceability work
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it is pleased and encouraged that Defra has now fully approved the funding for a new statutory multi-species livestock traceability service, giving the mandate for the design and delivery of the service to a newly formed company, Livestock Information Ltd, created by AHDB.NSA chief ...
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NewsNew pork programme targets industry skills
A new online training programme has been launched by AHDB for pork, to help expand meat skills and increase knowledge of cuts in the supply chain.AHDB’s master butcher and meat expert, Dick van LeeuwenAHDB say that improving pork handling skills and providing training to increase the variety of cuts used ...
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NewsFrontmatec appoints new CEO
Jens Kristensen has been appointed CEO for the Frontmatec Group. In addition, Mr Kristensen will assume the responsibility of the COO position.Jens Kristensen, new CEO of Frontmatec.Frontmatec is a worldwide supplier of red meat processing systems and the company report that it has grown significantly over recent years, both organically ...
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NewsBrexit deal agreed with EU negotiators
A deal has been agreed on Brexit between EU and UK negotiating teams in time before a meeting of European leaders.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back control.’UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted saying: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back ...
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Importers rewarded for commitment to Scottish red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their long-term commitment to the Scottish red meat industry.Rauch, a Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI importer from Germany, and Netherlands-based Scottish beef importer Zandbergen, received the awards from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP ...
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NewsPrincess Royal to open the new Butchers’ Hall
The Worshipful Company of Butchers’ (WCB) has confirmed that Past Master, HRH The Princess Royal, will be attending its November Court meeting and Court lunch, when she will unveil a plaque to officially open the newly refurbished Butchers' Hall after an £11.0M refit.Past WCB Master, HRH The Princess Royal will ...
