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NewsNPA claims UK pork producers suffering mounting debts as processors pocket millions
According to the National Pig Association (NPA), UK pork producers are losing out on millions of pounds each month as pig prices fail to move in line with clear global trends.NPA said that what it regards as a kick in the teeth from UK pork processors comes during a prolonged ...
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NewsQMS's chair, Kate Rowell, urges industry to seize opportunities to communicate with the public
People working in every part of the Scottish red meat industry have been urged by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to support forth-coming campaigns and seize every opportunity to communicate the industry’s positive messages.Kate Rowell, chair of QMS.Speaking at a briefing to announce QMS’s ambitious activity plans for the year ahead, ...
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NewsWemyss Bay Butcher scoops Scotch Product of the Year for its bacon
The hard work and passion of Scotland’s top food and drink businesses and retailers has been recognised at this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards with McCaskie Butchers scooping the prize for Scotch Product of the Year.L-R: Alan Clarke, winner Nigel Ovens and host Jay Rayner.Competing against extremely stiff ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers event raises over £61,000 for The Cure Parkinson's Trust
Following the Master’s Charity Dinner last week The Worshipful Company of Butchers has revealed that its fund raising for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust has raised just over £61,000 for the charity.The event, held in at Guildhall, London was attended by over 300 guests and this year’s Master, Graham Baker, chose ...
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NewsScottish beef pairing shows spirit of Scotland
Scotch Beef PGI has teamed up with Huntly-based Black Bull Scotch Whisky and Aberdeen chef Kevin Dalgleish on a recipe that showcases a true spirit of Scotland.Pictured is Chester Hotel's executive Chef Kevin Dalgleish, and Julie Smith Picture by Abermedia / Michal Wachucik.Kevin, who is executive chef at The Chester ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards now open
Launched via a brand new website, this year’s annual Women In Meat Industry Awards have opened for nominations and all details can be found at www.womeninmeatawards.com. To nominate a candidate simply click here.Lisa Hand of Dunbia\ (centre) won the overall Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award last year.Nominations can be ...
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NewsHCC highlights pig industry information to festival in Wales
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has used the Royal Welsh Smallholding and Countryside Festival in Builth Wells to engage with Welsh pork producers and give an update on the state of the pig industry.Dr. Eleri Price of HCC says Welsh pork industry is changing.As part of its ...
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NewsBritish Veterinary Association Scottish Branch president elected
Vet Kathleen Robertson has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch at its annual general meeting (AGM), held at Edinburgh’s Saughton House.Kathleen said: “It is an honour to be elected as president of BVA Scottish Branch."Kathleen is a University of Glasgow graduate with experience in ...
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NewsCranswick preliminary results reveal year of consolidation for processing giant
Cranswick plc has announced its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2019, recording a capital expenditure of £79 million.Adam Couch, CEO explains: "We delivered this year’s results against a backdrop of highly competitive market conditions and ongoing, Brexit related, political and economic uncertainty."The past year saw encouraging ...
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NewsMultivac Group invests in a new centre of excellence for meat portioning in Germany
As part of an official celebration, the first spadeful of earth has been turned for the construction of a new factory at TVI Entwicklung und Produktion GmbH in Bruckmühl/Germany. Multivac has held a majority share in TVI since 2017.L-R: Peter Urban (authorised officer PEM), Thomas Ennsberger (managing director PEM), Alois ...
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NewsAHDB says medic group has got it wrong on meat advice
A niche group of medics suggesting hospitals should stop serving sausages and bacon have misunderstood the report they are relying on to back up their claim, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).The Plant Based Health Professionals group quoted a 2015 IARC report suggesting it showed a person ...
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News2 Sisters accelerates its transformation but proposing to close Witham poultry site
2 Sisters Food Group is announcing a series of actions as part of its accelerating transformational strategy to turnaround the business.As part of an on-going review of the company’s loss-making sites, the company is proposing the potential closure of its UK Poultry business’ Witham processing site in Essex. Consultation has ...
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NewsPrime cattle prices see modest increase
Scottish prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April, although producer prices remain 5% lower than last year, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April.With the exception of ...
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NewsButchers put the fun into fundraising at Guildhall
Around 300 guests danced the night away at The Worshipful Company of Butchers Master's Charity Dinner at Guildhall, London. Master Graham Baker's chosen charity this year was the Cure Parkinson's Trust.Master Graham Baker, Helen Matthews (Cure Parkinson's Trust), Liz Baker and Dr Jon Stamford (Cure Parkinson's Trust). Picture courtesy of ...
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NewsMarel to be floated on Euronext Amsterdam
Processing equipment provider, Marel, had announced its intention to proceed with a public offering and listing on Euronext Amsterdam later in the year. This will be in addition to its listing on Nasdaq Iceland.Arni Oddur Thordarson, the CEO of Marel.Árni Oddur Thórdarson, CEO, commented: “This is an exciting day for ...
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NewsA triple win for Scottish Butchers
The inaugural Scottish Butchers Wars took place last weekend in Perth, which saw many butchers battling it out for the top spot.Alan Clarke (middle left) CEO of Quality Meat Scotland who sponsored the event, presenting the Butchers Wars singles winner trophy to Barry Green from Cairngorm Butchers and pairs winners ...
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NewsPlanning inspector backs Maelor Foods expansion
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal by a poultry processing plant to increase the number of birds it processes at its factory near Wrexham.Maelor Foods will process up to 1 million birds per week at its factory in Cross Lanes.Hywel Wyn Jones has overturned the decision by Wrexham Borough ...
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NewsMeat Business Women welcomes Royalty
Meat Business Women…The Conference 2019 took place at Painters Hall, London to a sell out audience of over 180 delegates. The event was headlined by American Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, Temple Grandin and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.Grandin, who had flown in from the US ...
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NewsKantar reports beef and lamb volume down at end of Easter
On the tail end of Easter, the latest Kantar Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) market update reports the sector did not experience the expected uplift. Volumes were fairly flat in most markets.Beef has been in 1.96 million fewer baskets this year.In the 12 weeks to 21/04/2019, Kantar's report shows that ...
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NewsMeat Management Industry Awards set as industry’s big night
Planning for the meat industry’s big awards night organised by Meat Management magazine is well underway and, as usual, organisers expect a sell-out event on 27th June, when the Meat Management Industry Awards take place in Birmingham.The winners of the MM Awards 2018.Up to 500 guests are expected to attend ...
