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NewsUK Sausage Week ambassador confirmed
The UK Sausage Week ambassador for 2018 is to be the celebrity chef, author, broadcaster and cookery school businesswoman Sophie Grigson.The UK Sausage Week 2018 ambassador has been unveiled as Sophie Grigson.UK Sausage week makes a welcome return on Monday 29th October and runs until 4th November 2018, promoting all ...
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NewsNew Zealand against UK and EU ‘split’ tariff plan
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have stated they ‘strongly oppose’ the European Union and United Kingdom’s proposal to ‘split’ the EU’s World Trade Organisation Tariff Rate Quotas between them.The EU and UK have proposed to ‘split’ the EU’s WTO Tariff Rate Quotas between them.The UK ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Awards voting closes
The organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have reported an incredible response to the voting process, with around 3,000 votes received across the various categories.The voting process is now closed, and the winner of each of the seven public voting categories will be revealed at the black tie ...
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NewsCranswick plc sees strong growth
Pork and poultry producer Cranswick plc has released an update on trading for the three months to 30th June 2018.Trading in the first quarter of the financial year was said to be positive and in line with management’s expectations.A Cranswick site in Norfolk.Revenue during the three month period was 3.2% ...
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NewsKepak Group acquires 2 Sisters Red Meat
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has completed the sale of its red meat business, 2 Sisters Red Meat Limited, to Irish based meat producer Kepak Group.2 Sisters Red Meat has been trading since 2013 and has four facilities in the UK.Ranjit Singh, president of ...
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NewsUK poultry sector ‘vigilant’ as Newcastle disease hits Belgium
UK poultry producers are being warned to stay on alert after two outbreaks of Newcastle Disease (ND) were found in commercial poultry at premises in East Flanders in Belgium.Newcastle disease is a contagious viral bird disease affecting chickens and other captive and wild birds.Public Health England has urged all poultry ...
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NewsScottish butchers celebrate SFMFT’s 100th anniversary
Butchers throughout Scotland, including the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Associaitions (SFMFT) are celebrating the centenary of the trade association which supports the growth of their businesses.SFMFT, better known in recent times as Scottish Craft Butchers, was incorporated on 26th July 1918 as a combined voice of authority to represent ...
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NewsScottish beef sector warn supplies are under threat
Scottish beef industry representatives have written jointly to Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, raising their concerns about the prospects for the Scottish suckler beef herd.NFU Scotland, the Scottish Beef Association (SBA) and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) met in Stirling last week to discuss the issue of ...
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NewsWorld Butchers’ Challenge heading to California for 2020
The World Butchers’ Challenge will make a return for 2020 with 15 teams competing from across the globe, and will be hosted this time in Sacramento, California, USA.The competition last took place earlier this year and Ireland took home the winning trophy. It was hosted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and ...
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NewsGovernment criticised over meat inspector shortage
With the UK currently facing a shortage of meat inspectors, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government for ‘repeatedly ignoring the warning signs' and has called for urgent action.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government over the current shortage of meat inspectors.Eville ...
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NewsMeet Women In Meat Industry Awards co-host Lesley Waters
In the run up to the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2018, Meat Management caught up with the event’s co-host – celebrity chef and businesswoman Lesley Waters.Celebrity chef Lesley Waters will host the Women in Meat Industry Awards.In an exclusive interview with Lesley, we learnt why she has decided to ...
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NewsHCC Red Meat Development Programme granted £9.2m
A significant £9.2 million has been injected into the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Red Meat Development Programme to help Welsh farming prepare for a post-Brexit world.The programme is said to engage with all aspects of the supply chain, boosting farm productivity while ensuring that future red ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: recipes for success
UK Sausage Week 2018 will run from 29th October to 4th November and, as well as product entry still being open for the event’s competition, industry can now submit sausage recipes for inclusion in the campaign’s media.Meat Management magazine and YPL Exhibitions & Events are organising a national PR campaign ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council warn of no-deal Brexit
Britain’s poultry meat sector has warned of the ‘devastating’ impact on the cost of food if the UK loses essential workers in a no-deal Brexit.British Poultry Council (BPC) members are reporting a sharp decline in the availability of crucial workers even ahead of Brexit.BPC chief executive, Richard Griffiths, said: “The ...
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NewsGB industry alliance to promote benefits of red meat
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to communicate the benefits of red meat in a balanced diet as part of a reinforced meat and health programme.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Meat Promotion Wales and ...
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NewsPositivity at NSA Sheep Event despite ‘umbrella of concerns’
A positive atmosphere was said to be apparent to the flagship biennial event of the National Sheep Association (NSA), held on 18th July at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, in Worcestershire.With a theme of ‘thriving in an uncertain future’, the one-day business-to-business event provided attendees with information, advice and ideas ...
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NewsNFU Cymru and BMPA join forces to issue red meat message
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) of Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) are calling on the Welsh Government to ensure red meat production is fully recognised in the design of future agricultural policy.There are calls on the Welsh Government to ensure red meat production is fully recognised.The two ...
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NewsLivestock market impacted by hot weather
The prolonged period of dry, hot weather is reportedly impacting the livestock market as the effects of lack of forage availability, reduced livestock growth rates and a change in consumers’ eating habits start to become evident.According to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) director of economics services, the reduced availability ...
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NewsRed meat exports see positive rise in figures
Exports of red meat products from the UK have seen the total value of beef, lamb and pork rising above the £487 million mark.According to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), shipments of red meat increased to more than 183,000 tonnes from January to May – up ...
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NewsScotch Beef PGI campaign delivers results
A recent marketing campaign behind Scotch Beef PGI has delivered strong results for the Scottish red meat industry says Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The focus of the two-month campaign, run by QMS, was to build awareness and trust in Scotch Beef PGI in the target markets of London, the Home Counties ...
