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NewsScottish Meat Trade Fair haggis and pork sausage champions
Taking place at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair, Ballard Butchers secured the Scottish Pork Sausage Championship 2019 along with butcher Tom Courts who was crowned Scottish Haggis Champion 2019.L to R: Jimmy Craig, Scottish Pork Sausage Champion and Tom Courts, Scottish Haggis Champion.Ballard Butchers were named Scottish Pork Sausage Championship ...
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NewsAberdeenshire butcher provides tips during national BBQ week
John is director at Davidsons Specialist Butchers.Scots in need of barbeque inspiration this summer have been given some hints and tips courtesy of renowned Inverurie butcher and barbeque enthusiast, John Davidson.A self-taught butcher, John is director at Davidsons Specialist Butchers which has won countless awards culminating in UK Butcher Shop ...
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NewsNFU hits back as agriculture excluded from list of critical jobs post-Brexit
The NFU says it’s very disappointed with recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to exclude agriculture from its list of jobs in short supply and that need to be filled by non-UK workers post-Brexit.The MAC has published its review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) and while omitting farming ...
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NewsUK vet calls on new Prime Minister
A recommendation from the Government’s migration advisers to add vets to the Shortage Occupation List of professions given preferential access to high-skilled worker visas has been welcomed by one of the sector’s leading figures.Jason Aldiss, managing director of Leeds-based veterinary services company Eville & Jones.But Jason Aldiss, managing director of ...
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NewsLidl trials UK-first meat labelling method
Supermarket chain Lidl GB is introducing a new, UK-first method of production meat label, which will be trialled on all of its fresh chicken products, aimed at improving transparency and helping customers to make more informed decisions.The new Lidl labelling on pack.When it comes to fresh chicken, insight from the ...
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NewsMillions witness the making of Welsh lamb
Twelve social media food writers with a combined total of over 1.9 million followers travelled to Wales from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada for a Welsh Lamb experience, arranged by red meat promotion agency, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The influencers were interested as butcher Graham Titchener cut-up ...
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News6 million Euros spent on first year of 'Ham Passion Tour'
A 'Ham Passion Tour' project, which has been allocated almost 6 million Euros, has exceeded the targets to promote and leverage Iberian Ham by 165%, and has registered more than 50 million hits on European media.The Inter-professional Association of the Iberian Pig (ASICI) launched the programme, co-financed by the European ...
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NewsNew report on Butchery Standard Apprenticeship launched after industry wide consultation
Food industry skills charity, ftc has launched a new report into the butchery standard apprenticeship, three years on from its launch at Butchers’ Hall. The report is the result of a widespread stakeholder consultation, running from February- April this year. The consultation drew contributions from over eighty employers, training providers, ...
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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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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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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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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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NewsUncertainty looms following PM resignation and EU elections – industry reaction
As widely predicted, Secretary of State at Defra, Michael Gove, has thrown his hat into the ring seeking to take over as Prime Minister from Theresa May, who resigned on Friday. Gove was the eighth Tory MP to signal his intentions by joining a growing list of candidates, including the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
