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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 ...
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NewsButchery Apprenticeship Survey – have your say
The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (ftc) is running a new stakeholder consultation on butchery apprenticeships that gives stakeholders an opportunity to comment on their experience.The ftc has played a key role in helping design butchery apprenticeships.The review is timely say ftc as the Level 2 Butcher Standard ...
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NewsIrish plan to increase veterinary inspectors
The Irish government has confirmed that it is advertising a £3.4m contract to recruit vets to carry out animal inspections in the event of a potential no-deal Brexit.However, it still remains unclear whether any checks could take place at the Irish border. Northern Ireland has already recruited additional vets and ...
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NewsNew research gives boost to Red Tractor
At a time of great uncertainty for British food exports, and consumer confidence at home because of Brexit, an international benchmarking study of global farm assurance schemes has concluded that the UK Red Tractor farm and food assurance structure offers some of the highest standards world-wide.The event was hosted by ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards product deadline 6th March
With the final deadline for product nominations and voting this week, YPL Exhibitions & Events are reminding participants that those wishing to enter products or vote should act without delay.Previous product judging for the MM Meat Industry Awards.Emma Cash of YPL, the event organiser, told Meat Management: “Nominations for product ...
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NewsUS Ambassador claims hormone-fed beef and chlorine washed chicken are myths
In an article for Saturday’s Daily Telegraph, fears over chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-fed beef are described as ‘myths’, by Woody Johnson, the US ambassador to the UK. Mr Johnson urged the UK to embrace US farming methods after Washington published its objectives for a UK-US trade deal. US Ambassador to ...
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NewsGeorge Eustice quits the Government – trade reaction
Following the Prime Minister’s decision to allow a vote on delaying Brexit, the Agriculture Minister, George Eustice, has resigned from the government.Farming Minister George Eustice.The MP said it would be "dangerous" to go to the EU "cap in hand at the 11th hour and beg for an extension". Mr Eustice ...
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NewsCranswick partner with Marel for greenfield poultry plant
For its new UK greenfield primary processing plant at Eye in Suffolk, Cranswick Poultry PLC is to join forces with Marel Poultry, who will install what is described as a state-of-the-art 15,000 birds per hour (bph) processing line.Cranswick says it wants to operate the most efficient poultry process in the ...
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NewsMeat export orders cancelled due to Brexit
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) have reported that despite Brexit still being 31 days away, the axe has already fallen for some British meat exporters.BMPA chief executive, Nick Allen.According to BMPA, companies are reporting that overseas customers are now cancelling orders and buying their product from other countries due ...
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NewsTop students awarded scholarships
Moy Park has awarded top performing Harper Adams University students with coveted scholarships as part of the British Poultry Council (BPC) Scholarship scheme.Pictured (L-R) at the ceremony is Ross Armstrong, Broiler Manager, Moy Park, Harper Adams University students Ifan Huws and Connie Reeves and Nicola Hayward of Moy Park.Connie Reeves ...
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NewsNew meat packing line for Rick Bestwick
Rick Bestwick, part of the Magnavale Group, has announced that it has opened a new meat packing line for its customers. The company has stated that this addition to its services allows the business to handle exposed products and pack it for the UK, European and South Korean markets.Colin Taylor, ...
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NewsBrexit leaves consumers concerned about meat standards
According to a new poll conducted in time for St David’s Day, tomorrow March 1st, more than half of UK consumers are concerned that food and meat which is farmed to lower standards than home-produced fare could be imported after Brexit.PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef are produced extensively ...
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NewsNCB Spring Roadshow and BBQ set for 26th March
The National Craft Butchers organisation (NCB) is staging a one-day event at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham in March aimed at those looking for ideas and inspiration for the forthcoming BBQ season.The BBQ competition will feature numerous categories from steaks and burgers to sausages and kebabs.On hand will be a line up ...
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NewsOcado and M&S announce joint venture details
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has confirmed the creation of a 50/50 joint venture with Ocado Group Plc (Ocado) meaning the current Waitrose commercial arrangement with Ocado will come to an end in September 2020.Tim Steiner, Ocado CEO pictured with Steve Rowe, M&S CEO (right) this morning in London ...
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NewsHCC implement GB marketing push ahead of Brexit
Welsh red meat levy board Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says it is undertaking a strategic GB marketing drive due to the uncertainty of export markets post Brexit.Lesley Griffiths AM with HCC chief executive Gwyn Howells and HCC market development officer Kate Patten promoting Welsh Lamb at ...
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NewsTulip Boston loses M&S contract
Tulip Ltd has confirmed it has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer, and will close its Boston plant, putting 464 employees at risk, if a new replacement contract is not sourced.Tulip has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer.It said the site, which employs 464 ...
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NewsM&S and Ocado "in discussions" for £1.8bn joint venture
Following press speculation, Marks and Spencer Group PLC has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado Group plc regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.M&S has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.The company say there is ...
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NewsPrime beef supply set to tighten
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade, there is little indication that any breeding herd rebuilding is underway, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Prime beef production is also likely to decline as 2019 progresses.According to Stuart Ashworth, QMS director ...
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NewsDefra release import/export information for food
The Government has released new information which has been published by Defra to ensure import and export trade in animals and animal products can continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.Food and Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley.In the event of no deal, to continue ...
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NewsIoM / WCB annual prize-giving 2019 is a royal celebration
HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour and presented the Awards at yesterday’s IoM / WCB annual prize-giving held at Painters’ Hall, London.All the category winners are pictured here with HRH The Princess Royal, together with The Master of the WCB Graham Baker, and the Chairman of the IoM ...
