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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 ...
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NewsObituary: Bryan Cockburn FInstM
Meat Management is saddened to report the death of retired butcher and one of the meat industry’s colourful characters, JB (Bryan) Cockburn of Bedale, North Yorkshire.Bryan Cockburn.Bryan was a National Craft Butchers Life Hon Vice President, Past National Federation of Meat & Food Traders President (1992-1993), Fellow of the Institute ...
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NewsTulip Ltd reveals multimillion-pound investment in Ashton site
Tulip Ltd, the UK’s largest higher welfare pork producer, has completed a major multimillion-pound investment at its abattoir in Ashton, Greater Manchester.Catherine Gormley, site director at Tulip Ashton.The £8M investment has increased production operations at the site and support Tulip’s higher welfare strategy in the UK market for the coming ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to Red Tractor campaign
Red Tractor livestock and pig farmers have reacted to the assurance scheme’s autumn advertising campaign, with feedback highlighting how important the advert is to their businesses.The animated television advert uses the strapline ‘traceable, safe and farmed with care'.Red Tractor report that the number of shoppers associating the logo with ‘traceable ...
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NewsPrime lamb prices strengthen
Prime lamb prices across Europe have strengthened seasonally over the past month with the Christmas period improving demand across Europe, according to the latest Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) analysis.Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economic services.However, for Europe as a whole, prices are failing to match last year’s levels although there ...
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NewsQMS pork campaign receives £125,000 boost
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has been awarded £125,000 to help fund a new marketing and public relations campaign “Go Places with Pork”, to promote Specially Selected Pork.L-R: QMS chair Kate Rowell, QMS chief executive Alan Clarke, QMS pork mascot, and QMS rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing.The campaign is set to ...
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NewsCalls for small abattoirs to be recognised
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) is calling for small abattoirs to be recognised as a ‘public good’, and for grants to be made available to help with the cost of installing CCTV and additional structural improvements.Richard Young, SFT policy director.At present, these are only available to the 15 smallest abattoirs ...
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NewsIndia opens market to British sheep meat
A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced yesterday (5th December), as the country prepares to open its market for the first time.It has been announced that India is opening its market to British lamb.The new agreement, which covers a range of sheep meat cuts, is ...
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NewsMeat Supply Chain supported with newly trained workers
More than 6,000 people have reportedly passed the AHDB Meat Education Programme (MEP) training modules, which look to improve the skills of workers supporting the beef and lamb supply chain.AHDB programme development manager and master butcher, Dick Van Leeuwen.The importance of developing meat-handling skills in new and existing workers has ...
