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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
