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NewsBMPA begins new research projects
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is launching new research and development projects to further knowledge behind aspects of the red meat supply chain.BMPA say that a search of the literature failed to uncover any cases of botulism associated with fresh chilled VP or MAP meat.The projects will invest with ...
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NewsPrime pig prices rise as supplies remain tight
Prime pig producers have seen prices rising over the past month, however they continue to trail last year’s levels by 5.5%, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Domestic pigmeat production is trailing last year’s levels with production down 2.5% during February when compared to last year.“Prices ...
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NewsRomford abattoir fined for hygiene breaches
Romford Halal Meats Ltd has been fined a total of £23,952.35 for meat hygiene failings after being prosecuted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Dr Colin Sullivan, chief operating officer at FSA.The abattoir was found guilty of failing to prevent carcases from coming into contact with others before a post-mortem inspection ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council - food continuity supply is critical
As the prime minister aims to convince MPs to vote in favour of her Brexit deal for a third time this week, meat industry reaction continues to reflect great concern about the uncertainty being created.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.EU leaders have offered to delay Brexit until 22nd May if British ...
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NewsBrexit ‘cliff edge’ pushed back – trade reaction
After eight hours of talks, EU leaders offered to delay Brexit until 22nd May last night Thursday 21st March, if British MPs approve the prime ministers exit deal with a third vote in the commons.Prime Minister, Theresa May.The prime minister will return to the UK to try to convince MPs ...
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NewsStanforths Butchers expands wholesale business
Stanforths Butchers is expanding its wholesale supply business after opening up a new facility at its Skipton Auction Mart meat production unit.Simon Barker, owner and director at Stanforths Butcher. Photo Credit: Adrian Legge PhotographyThe company say that the move is in direct response to increasing demand from the regional hospitality ...
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NewsPublic asked for views on food advertising
A public consultation organised by the Government will ask consumers for their views on ways to reduce the number of adverts seen by children for foods that may be high in fat, sugar and salt.The restrictions will allegedly limit children’s exposure across the media they engage with most.In a statement ...
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NewsMeat Business Women event to receive royal visit
The Meat Business Women (MBW) organisation has confirmed that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, will be attending its Meat Business Women…The Conference 2019 event on 14th May, at the Painters’ Hall in London.Laura Ryan and Margaret Boanas (of IMTA) pictured together with HRH The Princess Royal.The conference will see ...
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NewsDanish pig production singled out as antibiotics role model
Danish pig production has been singled out by the UN’s Food & Agriculture Organisation as a role model when it comes to reducing antibiotic consumption and addressing the challenges of resistant bacteria.The report points out that Danish pig producers have succeeded in reducing antibiotic consumption.The report is a retrospective tribute ...
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News‘BSE Professor’ dies aged 78
Leeds University medical microbiologist, Professor Richard Lacey, has died aged 78. He first brought his claims about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) to public attention in 1990, suggesting a link between the cattle disease and its human equivalent, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Lacey called for the slaughter of all BSE-infected herds.The claim ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb and Beef feature in Taste Wales showcase
Food industry leaders from across Britain and the world will gather in Newport’s Celtic Manor this week, the venue famous for hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup, which over the coming days will be home to the Welsh Government’s Blas Cymru / Taste Wales showcase.HCC and trade buyers discuss Welsh Lamb ...
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NewsMajor retailers publish campylobacter results
The top nine retailers across the UK have published their latest testing results on campylobacter contamination in UK-produced fresh whole chickens, covering samples tested for the period October to December 2018.Campylobacter levels in retail chickens are holding 'consistently low'.The latest figures show that on average, across the major retailers, 3.1% ...
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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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NewsBrexit delay in prospect following MP’s vote
Last night (14/3/19), MPs voted by 413 to 202 for the Prime Minister to ask the EU for a delay to the Brexit deadline. The vote means that the UK will probably not leave the EU on 29th March.May confirmed that if MP's reject her deal again, she will seek ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
