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NewsGlobal figures on water use in agriculture meaningless in water-rich Wales, say HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has described claims made as part of ‘Water Saving Week’ that consumers could save water by eating less red meat as ‘misleading nonsense’.As part of the campaign, the UK NGO Waterwise cited global estimates of the amount of water required to produce ...
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NewsScholarship open to ambitious individuals in red meat sector in Wales
The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Scholarship is now open for applications from ambitious individuals who are working in the red meat sector in Wales to gain a study trip of a lifetime.The 2018 Scholarship being awarded at the Royal Welsh Show. L-R: Gwyn Howells, HCC; Peredur ...
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NewsCutting Edge in new partnership with NOCK for UK & Ireland
Cutting Edge has established a new partnership with German manufacturer, NOCK GmbH, to provide its range of innovative skinning, de-rinding and slicing solutions for meat, poultry and fish products.Sam Tinsley, managing director at Cutting Edge, said: “We are tremendously proud and excited to enter into this new partnership with one ...
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NewsYoung Manager of the Year judging day a great success
The judging panel for the Meat Management Industry Awards’ Young Manager of the Year category gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London yesterday, for a full day of interviews with four finalists.L-R: Judges chief executive of IoM Keith Fisher, Meat Management publisher Graham Yandell, UK market director of ...
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NewsPoll reveals people may be cutting back on red meat more than recommended
An exclusive opinion poll, commissioned to market research specialists BMG Research by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) , has suggested that most people in Britain are mistaken about how much fresh red meat they should be eating.Official government guidelines on healthy diets say that adults can eat ...
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NewsNew SAMW president warns FSS its members will not pay more for official controls
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers' (SAMW) new president is Andy McGowan, supply chain manager, Quality Pork Ltd. McGowan runs the Brechin pigmeat plant.Andy McGowan runs the Brechin pigmeat plant.Speaking at the recent SAMW conference McGowan made a sharp call for SAMW members not to be asked to pay more ...
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NewsSecret shoppers found some meat labelling ‘misleading’
NFU Scotland’s secret shoppers visited 40 shops, with individuals counting the packs of fresh pork products including joints, chops, steaks, bacon and sausage, looking to record the country of origin information for the products.Shoppers found product labels often made identifying the country of origin of the pigmeat very difficult to ...
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NewsQMS reports ‘impressive’ results
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) has reported its recent campaign to raise awareness of the versatility and health benefits of specially selected pork, has produced impressive results.The campaign, which kicked off on the 21st January, received a major boost in the form of additional funding of £125,000 from the Scottish Government ...
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NewsInstitute of Meat visits British Veterinary School's commercial working abattoir
Members of the Institute of Meat (IoM) recently undertook a private visit and tour to the commercial abattoir and research facilities at Bristol Veterinary School at Langford, part of the University of Bristol.At the invitation of Claire White, the abattoir's FBO (food business operator), the group was shown around the ...
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NewsHistoric Smithfield Market’s new site set to be Barking Reach
The preferred choice for the new location for Smithfield Market has been revealed as Barking Reach in East London.The 800 year old meat market, along with Billingsgate and Spitalfields will move under the proposals presented by the Court of Common Council, which is the City of London Corporation’s decision making ...
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NewsHCC set to inspire younger generation
Two staff from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have joined a nationwide campaign to inspire Welsh youngsters to pursue rewarding careers in the food industry.HCC’s ‘Tasty Ambassadors’ Kate Patten and Kirstie Jones.Kate Patten and Kirstie Jones have signed up as ‘Tasty Ambassadors’ in a schools and colleges ...
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NewsCMA refuses Sainsbury's Asda merger outright
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has called an outright halt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda, announced last year.Following an in-depth investigation, a group of independent CMA panel members concluded that the deal would result in a substantial lessening of competition at both a national and local level ...
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NewsScotch Beef and Scotch Lamb showcased to food industry professionals
Scottish food industry professionals were able to sample Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI at The List’s 26th annual Eating and Drinking Guide launch event in Glasgow.L-R: Marco Yellena, owner of the Battlefield Rest and Marino Donati, head chef at Glasgow’s Battlefield Rest.The event, which was attended by over ...
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NewsPeter Hardwick to join BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has appointed Peter Hardwick as its Trade Policy Advisor as part of an on-going restructure of the organisation.Peter Hardwick has worked in the international meat sector for 40 years.Hardwick has worked in the international meat sector for 40 years in meat production and processing ...
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NewsNew secretary general at UECBV
UECBV, The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union, has appointed Dr Karsten Maier as the new Secretary General of the organisation.Dr Karsten Maier has a track record of leadership and engagement across the agribusiness sector. (Photo: UECBV)Dr Maier is German and graduated from the University of Hohenheim, Institute for Farm ...
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NewsEntries open for ‘One to Watch’ 2019 prize from Meat Business Women
The Meat Business Women organisation (MBW) has announced its ‘One to Watch’ annual prize for 2019. Now in its second year, the winner will receive a place on the ‘Women Leaders’ course at Cranfield University worth over £4,000.2018 winner Harriet Wilson.MBW said that the prize will be given to an ...
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NewsEaster and Brexit delay has helped sheep market
The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past few weeks, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS' Stuart Ashworth explains lamb imports play an important part in maintaining consumer interest.Despite the recent strengthening, producer prices ...
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NewsHeading back into Brexit discussions the NFU reminds government that agri-food sector is worth £122 billion to UK
The strategic importance and economic value of the British food and farming industry must not be overlooked in the Brexit discussions to come, the NFU has said after it published new Defra figures as part of its State of the Farming Economy report.The data has shown that the contribution of ...
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NewsIFFA 2019 countdown begins
With just over two weeks to go until IFFA 2019 opens its doors to more than 1,000 companies from around 50 countries, market leaders are set to present innovations and future-oriented trends to the entire processing chain of the meat industry.Photo: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Petra Welzel.Presented on a three-yearly ...
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NewsScience confirms what industry has been telling regulators all along - meat safe to eat for up to 50 days
New scientific findings show that new packaging could keep meat fresh for up to 50 days, and will mean Sell-By dates on meat are finally to be reviewed.New packaging could keep meat fresh for up to 50 days.The study, reported in The Daily Telegraph, was commissioned by The British Meat ...
