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NewsAwards deadline approaching for product entry
Voting and product nominations are in full swing for the 2019 MM Meat Industry Awards, and organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events are reminding manufacturers’ and retailers’ that the deadline of 6th March for nominating products is fast approaching. The message is act now!The winners of the MM Awards 2018.The organisers ...
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NewsNSA regional development officer steps down
It has been announced that after 20 years of service to the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Scottish sheep industry, George Milne has stepped down.George Milne, NSA's regional development officer has stepped down.Milne has held various NSA roles including regional chairman, policy officer, regional manager and regional development officer.Phil ...
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NewsYorkshire welcomes proposed 'Sausage World' attraction
Plans for ‘Sausage World’, a £4m sausage factory expansion and visitor attraction has been approved by councillors in North Yorkshire.It is understood the expansion plan will create a further 60 jobs.According to various reports, food producer Heck wants to expand its current facility in Kirklington, near Bedale, to move its ...
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News‘Catastrophic impact of a no-deal Brexit’ – Trade Bodies
The meat and wider food industry has warned of the "catastrophic impact of a no-deal Brexit" in a letter to the Defra Secretary of State, Michael Gove, which was signed by over 30 meat and food trade bodies.Environment secretary, Michael Gove.The letter which was endorsed by meat industry organisations such ...
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NewsPrime pig prices follow ‘seasonal trend’
Farmgate prime pig prices are said to be following ‘traditional seasonal decline’, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the year, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) director of Economics Services.GB prices are 6% lower according to Stuart ...
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NewsProject aims to ensure high quality for Welsh Beef
A new research initiative, The BeefQ Project, is aiming to enhance the Welsh beef industry’s reputation, and increase the eating quality and value of production.HCC’s Deanna Jones and Eleri Price assess beef carcases as part of the BeefQ project training.The three-year project aims to not only increase the eating quality ...
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NewsCall to ban slaughter without pre-stunning is challenged
Following calls from the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the UK Government to repeal a legal exemption that permits animals to be slaughtered without pre-stunning, leading figures from two Halal organisations have responded.The RSPCA and BVA claim the lack of pre-stunning is causing “unnecessary pain and suffering”.As ...
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NewsBritish meat sector in force at SIRHA
Meat promotion bodies AHDB, QMS and HCC joined forces at Sirha in Lyon recently which took place between 26th and 30th January – J P Garnier reports.Joint AHDB-HCC-QMS stand at Sirha, Lyon.The highly regarded gastronomy event takes place every two years and is attended by more than 200,000 visitors with ...
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NewsApprentice collaboration for sustainable future – butchers needed!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Aubrey Allen, the well-known and award winning National Catering butcher, is hosting and facilitating an event for apprentice farmers, butchers and chefs on 8th March in Coventry. A group photo from last year's event.Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 2.30pm, the day includes lunch and ...
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NewsJoint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces to call on the UK Government to repeal a legal exemption that permits animals to be slaughtered without pre-stunning, causing what they describe as “unnecessary pain and suffering”.BVA and the RSPCA urge the UK Government to change its slaughter ...
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NewsNo deal Brexit concern for food safety
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed serious concern about the potential of a no deal Brexit compromising food safety standards, and believes it could affect public health.A no deal would mean lorries will be able to drive straight off ferries and Channel Tunnel trains without making customs ...
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NewsQ Guild announces new member
A retail butchers’ business that can be found located in a popular local farm shop, has been recently approved as a new member of the Q Guild of Butchers.The Albion Farm Shop offers a butchery counter, managed by head butcher Kyle Mottram.The Q Guild boasts a membership of some of ...
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NewsRevenue grows but so do losses at Ocado
The online retailer Ocado has reported growing losses for the 2018, although sales rose by a substantial 12.3%, with more customers now using its delivery service.Ocado has reported revenue growth and losses.The business has recorded a pre-tax loss of £44.4m, compared with £9.8m in 2018. However, Ocado also reported that ...
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NewsObituary: Robert J Tyler OBE JP FCMI HonFInstM
Meat Management is sad to report the death of Robert John Tyler, known to all as Bob, who passed away after a long illness aged 93 years on Friday 1st February.Bob Tyler speaking only last year at a local school.Bob was a past National Federation of Meat & Food Traders ...
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NewsRick Bestwick enters new financial partnership
Rick Bestwick has agreed new financial partnership with Yorkshire Bank to help and support ‘record growth’ of the company.L-R: David Burgess, director of business development, SME cashflow lending, corporate and structured finance, and Nick Vessey, Magnavale Group finance director.Temperature-controlled storage company Magnavale, who trades under the Rick Bestwick brand, has ...
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NewsConsumer meat event confirms 2019 dates
The consumer event Meatopia is back and organisers say that 2019 already promises to be better than ever before with more delicious dishes, drink, fire and music.The consumer event Meatopia is back for 2019.Now in its seventh year, Meatopia UK boasts a fully curated menu of one-off dishes, all cooked ...
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NewsNational Sheep Association promotes benefits of British lamb
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding people of the benefits of a healthy, balanced and locally produced diet that includes sensible portions of high standard British meat.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA chief executive Phil Stocker says: “It is likely that some may be thinking harder about their food choices ...
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NewsDunbia CEO Jim Dobson named Food Industry Champion
Celebrations are in store for Dunbia after its chief executive, Jim Dobson OBE, was crowned Food Industry Champion at the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2019.L-R: Category partner James Smith of Kalsec Europe, Food Industry Champion Jim Dobson OBE and chef John Torode.The awards were hosted by celebrity chef and ...
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NewsButchers recognised at Smithfield Awards
Thirteen artisan butchers have been crowned top of their class, by celebrity chef and broadcaster Matt Tebbutt at the Q Guild Smithfield Awards.J A McMurchie Meat of Hetton-Le-Hole in Tyne & Wear was crowned the overall Supreme Champion.Run by the Q Guild of Butchers, the awards recognise and reward the ...
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NewsDanish Crown cuts costs
Danish Crown has announced that its first quarter results fell below budget, meaning the business is having to reduce costs and cut between 300 and 400 jobs across the group.Jais Valeur, group CEO of Danish Crown.Danish Crown has reported its earnings are being challenged by problems in the UK business, ...
