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News“Brilliant week” for industry awards
Described as one of the best ever, the MM Meat Industry Awards judging week was deemed a great success, with Managing Editor & Publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell saying: “It was a brilliant week and we have had a huge response again this year".The judging team have been ...
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NewsNo-deal import tariff sees mixed picture for Scotland
An analysis of the UK Government’s temporary import tariff regime in the case of a no-deal Brexit suggests a mixed picture for Scotland’s red meat industry, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS chief executive Alan Clarke.QMS chief executive Alan Clarke welcomed clarity on the tariff arrangements, but relayed his disappointment ...
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NewsChicken remains ‘overriding success story’
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel shows that chicken is the strongest performer of the primary category, whilst beef and lamb continue to suffer.Chicken remains the overriding success story of the primary category, with both value and volume in growth.In the 12 weeks to 24th February 2019, ...
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NewsMPs vote leaves confusion and chaos
MPs inflicted two defeats on Theresa May at Westminster last night, rejecting the idea of Britain leaving the EU without a deal and clearing the way for Brexit to be delayed. The Prime Minister said there was a clear majority against a no-deal Brexit, but that the legal default was ...
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NewsFood and farming leaders respond to Commons vote defeat
The Presidents of the UK’s four farming unions have urged MPs to take whatever measures are necessary, including this evenings planned vote (13th March), to remove the possibility of leaving the EU without an agreement. FDF Chief Executive Ian Wright CBE said the result was another 'body blow' for the ...
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NewsNew website for Worshipful Company of Butchers
2019 marks a big year in the history of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) with its return to the new Butchers Hall scheduled for August, and the first WCB event taking place in September.As part of the 2019 project, a new website has been launched to enhance the image ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards judging off to a flying start
Product judging for this year’s MM Meat Industry Awards has started in earnest this week at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, based at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.Chief judge and CEO of the Institute of Meat Keith Fisher, and Awards organiser Emma Cash pictured at Harper Adams University.With nearly ...
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NewsMeat plant fined for hygiene failings
Asia Halal Meat Suppliers Ltd, based in Birmingham has been fined a total of £240,000 with costs of £12,824.05 and a surcharge of £170, after pleading guilty to food hygiene offences.Dr Colin Sullivan, chief operating officer of the FSA.The red meat cutting plant based in Birmingham pleaded guilty to food ...
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News‘Meaty’ career videos shine spotlight on butchery
Three new videos highlighting the opportunities and benefits of working in Scotland’s butchery sector have been launched this week by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and the Scottish Craft Butchers (SCB).Steven Strachan of Strachan Craft Butchers.The videos, entitled ‘Meaty Careers’, feature four young Scottish butchers from across the country who talk ...
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NewsEustice replacement confirmed at Defra
Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Scarborough and Whitby MP Robert Goodwill to the role of Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Defra.Robert Goodwill has been appointed to the role of Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Defra. (Photo Credit: www.robertgoodwill.co.uk)Defra Secretary of State ...
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NewsHCC helping teachers to give children diet facts
Hybu Cig Cymru / Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is aiming to help Welsh schools teach children the facts about healthy balanced diets by funding teacher training courses. It is also helping to provide resources to support teaching food in the curriculum.HCC’s Elwen Roberts has delivered a number of training events ...
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NewsUK sheepmeat market cools as Brexit uncertainty continues
UK prime sheep prices have fallen by 4% over the past month to currently stand 14% lower than a year ago, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economic services.Stuart Ashworth, QMS director of Economics Services explained: “The level change on last ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Awards celebrates International Women’s Day
Organisers of the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards, YPL Exhibitions & Events, have confirmed the ongoing support of Ladies In Pigs and Ladies In Beef, for this year’s initiative, which commences in June.The annual ceremony, will once again take place at Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington.The annual ceremony, where ...
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NewsDanish Crown announce sustainability goals
Danish Crown has confirmed its intention to build a position as the world’s leading producer of sustainable meat, and will achieve this by halving its climate footprint per kilogramme of pork by 2030.Before the end of 2019, 90% of the pigs supplied to Danish Crown’s Danish abattoirs will come from ...
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NewsWales calls for assurances over vets and other workers after Brexit
Speaking to Welsh Assembly members this week the chief executive of Hybu Cig Cymru HCC / Meat Promotion Wakes, Gwyn Howells, said that the Welsh meat industry needs an assurance that systems will be in place to allow it to employ enough workers and vets from EU countries after Brexit, ...
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NewsRed meat in children’s diets highlighted
The important role of red meat in children’s diets is set to be part of a Children in Scotland conference being held at Queen Margaret University on Wednesday 20th March 2019.Jennifer Robertson, QMS Health and Education manager.The conference “Biting back: Transforming food experiences for Scotland’s children”, is sponsored by Quality ...
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NewsRSPCA praises Waitrose commitment to chicken welfare
The RSPCA says it is celebrating the news that the supermarket chain Waitrose has become the latest company to commit to a significant improvement in meat chicken welfare.The RSPCA is urging other supermarkets to commit to raising welfare standards across their supply chain of chicken by 2026.The organisation point out ...
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NewsCarcase splitting delay is ‘huge setback for the sheep sector'
Defra’s announcement that a fixed cut-off date for carcase splitting will no longer be implemented in time for the 2019 season has been described as a 'huge setback'.The NFU and other industry organisations have campaigned for over a decade to change the way lambs are aged from dentition checks to ...
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NewsWelsh lamb and beef hopes for Japanese success
Rugby fans are aware that it’s now less than 200 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, but another Welsh team is aiming to make an early impact, as a delegation of red meat exporters head to the important Foodex trade fair in Tokyo.HCC has ...
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NewsHunt to find the UK’s most skilful butchers
A nationwide hunt has been launched to find talented butchers to compete in the Butchery WorldSkills UK competition 2019.To enter, butchers do not need qualifications, but must not have completed a qualification higher than a level 4 in Food Manufacturing Excellence or equivalent.The competition focuses on all the essential skills ...
