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NewsSuccessful Christmas trading for butchers
With the New Year now upon us, Meat Management looks back on the Christmas period and offers exclusive insight from the Q Guild and National Craft Butchers on 2018’s festive trading for independent retailers.Callaghans Butchers were one of many reporting successful trading with 330 turkey orders over Christmas.Claire Holland, manager ...
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NewsVegan diet may have severe consequences warning
Professor Chris Elliott, Queen's University Belfast academic, has warned that a vegan diet could be potentially fatal, stating that a lack of essential micronutrients could have severe consequences. Professor Chris Elliott, Queen's University Belfast academic.Poor bone health, lower omega-3 and iodine levels, plus a vitamin B12 deficiency are among those ...
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NewsInstitute of Meat to receive Royal visit
The Institute of Meat has announced that Her Royal Highness (HRH), Anne, The Princess Royal, will be attending the organisation’s Annual Prize-giving, to be held in conjunction with The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), on 21st February 2019.HRH Anne, The Princess Royal, will be attending the organisation’s Annual Prize-giving. Photo ...
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NewsBMPA cuts staff in major reorganisation
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has confirmed that it has completed a major reorganisation of the long established trade body.BMPA chief executive, Nick Allen.Meat Management understands that this includes releasing all members of its five strong permanent team, but that changes exclude its CEO Nick Allen who will remain ...
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NewsHealthcare professionals recommend red meat
A survey has shown that 95% of healthcare professionals who attended a medical conference in Cardiff would recommend red meat as a key part of a healthy and balanced diet.The survey showed that nurses were able to identify that Welsh red meat contains a variety of additional nutritional benefits.The survey, ...
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NewsGovernment challenged to ensure a smooth Brexit
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference on 3rd January, both Environment secretary Michael Gove and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters spoke about the risks of leaving the EU without a deal.Environment secretary, Michael Gove.Environment secretary Michael Gove told the Oxford Farming Conference: “It’s a grim but inescapable fact ...
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NewsIMS link up with Meat Business Women
The trade body Meat Business Women has announced a partnership with The International Meat Secretariat (IMS), a non-profit organisation that represents the global meat and livestock sector.IMS promotes the sustainable supply of safe, healthy, high-quality and nutritious animal protein.Secretary General of IMS, Hsin Huang.IMS is also the powerhouse behind the ...
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NewsFood Waste Champion appointed by Defra
Environment Secretary, Michael Gove has appointed Ben Elliot as the government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion. Mr Elliot is tasked with helping to promote awareness of food waste.The appointment is a key part of the government’s new Resources and Waste Strategy launched in December, and will support the commitment ...
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NewsCall for nitrites reduction in processed meats
A cross-party group of politicians are calling for nitrites to be removed from processed meats including bacon, claiming that nitrite-free alternatives are safer and should be more widely used.Responding to the claim, Nick Allen of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) said that nitrites are authorised additives and that they ...
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NewsCall for taxes on ‘unhealthy food’
Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer, has called for taxes to be applied to so called unhealthy ‘junk food’ in her annual report.The new report outlines plans to create a more healthy nation by 2040, with an emphasis on improving the environment and making it easier for people ...
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NewsDominic Blakemore to speak at City Food Lecture
The 2019 City Food Lecture will be held on Tuesday 26th February 2019 at the Guildhall, London, with the key note speaker announced as Dominic Blakemore, Group CEO of Compass.Dominic Blakemore, Group CEO of Compass.The invitation only event has become a well-established feature of both the City of London and ...
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NewsTop 10 most read Meat Management stories of 2018 revealed
As 2018 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the biggest stories that caught readers’ eyes this year and the ones that created the most reader traffic.As is traditional, we rank the most popular content in reverse order. Number one being the most read story ...
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NewsFood and meat industry salt targets making progress
Meat and food industry businesses have achieved ‘mixed progress’, with just over half of all average salt reduction targets met so far, compared to the Governments salt reduction targets as set by Public Health England (PHE), according to a new report.Burgers in a bun exceeded salt levels.In five out of ...
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NewsOver 2.4 million set to choose Scotch Beef this Christmas
Forecast suggests that over 2.4 million Scottish consumers will choose Scotch Beef PGI as a festive choice following a high-impact Christmas campaign launched this month by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Adverts are being aimed at enticing consumers to buy Scotch Beef PGI over the festive period.Nine adverts aimed at enticing consumers ...
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NewsCertainty required for Scotland’s meat industry - SAMW
The pressing need for certainty, collaboration and respect top the 2019 wish list for Scotland’s red meat industry according to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).SAMW president Frank Clark.“It’s now two-and-a-half years on from the-Brexit referendum yet our industry is still in urgent need of clarity as we head ...
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NewsTönnies acquires UK sausage business Riverway Foods
German meat giant Tönnies Group has taken over British sausage producer Riverway Foods, to expand its market share in the UK.Managing director for Tönnies UK market, Carsten Jakobsen.Riverway Foods was founded in 1971 in Harlow, Essex, and over the following decades, the company has grown substantially.S.C. Crosby (Wholesale Butchers) Ltd., ...
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NewsBrexit ‘no deal’ catastrophic for farming
The National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (NFU) Council has agreed six principles that will guide the NFU in its aim to deliver the best outcome from Brexit for British farmers.President of NFU, Minette Batters.The principles followed an EGM, called in the light of continued uncertainty in the ongoing ...
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NewsPrimary school celebrates red meat understanding
Pupils from Tarbolton Primary School, near Mauchline, South Ayrshire have celebrated the launch of the updated Meat the Facts booklet which aims to help improve the understanding of red meat.P5, 6 and 7 pupils from Tarbolton Primary School, celebrate the launch of the updated “Meat the Facts” booklet which aims ...
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NewsChemical leak at 2 Sisters factory
A 2 Sisters Food Group factory based in Willand, Cullompton, was evacuated on Tuesday, following a chemical leak at the plant.A 2 Sisters Food Group factory based in Willand was evacuated on Tuesday.Fire and ambulance crews attended the scene, and it has been reported that 16 people were taken to ...
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NewsMcDonald’s announces antibiotic policy
Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced a new policy to reduce the overall use of antibiotics in animals, which applies across 85% of its global beef supply chain.McDonald’s has announced a new policy to reduce the overall use of antibiotics in animals.According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), antibiotic resistance ...
