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NewsRichmond sausages unveils biggest relaunch campaign in years
Kerry Foods’ sausage brand, Richmond, has announced the ‘biggest ever’ relaunch campaign of its range that forms part of a £5 million investment, aiming to modernise the brand and showcase its quality credentials to consumers.Richmond's new Oven Ready range.The relaunch will roll out across the entire fresh range, following a ...
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NewsRUMA adopts European Medicines Agency’s highest priority antibiotics list
Agricultural and food industry alliance RUMA has officially adopted the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) list of highest priority ‘critically important antibiotics’ (CIAs), following discussions with its members and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.RUMA promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals.RUMA, which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals, has ...
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NewsFigures reveal large increase in surplus meat redistribution to charities
Figures released by UK food redistribution charity FareShare have revealed that suppliers are now redistributing almost 30% more surplus in-date meat to charities than in 2015/16.FareShare delivery at Emmaus Sheffield, 2014 (Pictured: Gemma Thorpe).The rise comes as in the last year manufacturers including 2 Sisters Food Group, Pork Farms, Moy ...
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NewsDumfries butcher crowned Scottish Haggis Champion
Dumfries butcher Stuart Houston recently scooped the Scottish Haggis Champion title at the biennial Scottish Haggis Championship 2017.Scottish Haggis Champion, Stuart Houston.The competition was held at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair in Perth and saw the likes of around 80 butchers from all across Scotland compete for the coveted award.Houston’s ...
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New test identifies the species origin of gelatine-based products
Scientific solutions provider Fera Science has launched a new service that aims to help food manufacturers and retailers better understand their supply chain by correctly identifying the species from which gelatine is derived.GelSpec is the result of 5 years of the service’s development and validation on a range of foods ...
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NewsPersonal bests for UK at International Young Butcher Competition
Northern Irish butcher Dylan Gillespie and Lincolnshire-based butcher James Taylor recently represented the UK at the International Young Butcher Competition, at Imst, Austria, and delivered personal best performances.Pictured: James Taylor (L) and Dylan Gillepsie (R)The competition is organised by the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT).The two young ...
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NewsNational Pig Association election manifesto unveiled
The National Pig Association (NPA) has revealed its General Election manifesto, in which it calls for a fair and balanced deal for British pig farmers from the next Government, ahead of Brexit.The National Pig Association has revealed its General Election manifesto.The association represents about 80% of British pig production and ...
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NewsLast call for butchers to enter National Meat Products Competition
Deadline: 19th May to enter. Competition Judging: 24th May. Open to all retail butchers and small manufacturers.One of Britain’s most important and prestigious annual competitions is scheduled to take place next week on 24th May.The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) is reminding all butchers that there ...
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NewsKerry Foods announces Summer of Snacking contest
Chilled food specialists Kerry Foods has announced its biggest trade competition, Summer of Snacking, aimed at helping retailers grow snacking sales this summer season. Kerry Foods Summer of Snacking.The contest will run for 15 weeks for the entirety of the period, giving retailers the chance to win £150 worth of ...
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SPAR recalls chicken tikka chunks
Supermarket retailer SPAR is recalling its Tikka Chicken Chunks, as it may contain small pieces of glass, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Customers that have purchased the item are being urged to return it to the store where they bought it from and are being offered a full refund.The ...
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NewsFife butcher crowned Scottish Butcher Of The Year
Fife butcher Jamie Syme has been rewarded with the highest title at the Scottish Meat Training Meat Skills Competition at Perth, winning the Butcher Of The Year title. Pictured: Butcher of the Year winner Jamie Syme (right) and Young Butcher of the Year Winner Ryan Briggs (left).The 27-year-old Scottish champion ...
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NewsNew HCC board outlines goals
The newly appointed Board of Directors of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales has convened for the first time and has agreed to swiftly begin developing strategic plans for the Welsh red meat sector after Brexit.The new HCC Board of Directors at its first formal meeting in Aberystwyth.HCC’s ...
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NewsTesco announces partnership with nutrition start-up Spoon Guru
Tesco has recently teamed up with the nutrition start-up company Spoon Guru, as part of the retailer’s latest efforts to make healthier choices easier for customers.Tesco has teamed up with start up Spoon Guru.Spoon Guru focuses on providing consumers with technology to help them scan products in supermarkets to meet ...
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NewsMeatup show now only days away
The countdown has begun to the fourth presentation of Meatup, which will take place at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes next week on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th May.The two day trade show will feature a diverse array of attractions for visitors including national craft butchery competitions arranged by the NFMFT ...
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NewsNFU announces Welsh lamb supporting plan
NFU Cymru has announced an eight point action plan calling on all retailers to show their commitment to Welsh lamb, ahead of the NSA event in Talybont-on-Usk.NFU Cymru has announced an eight point action plan to support Welsh lamb.Through its manifesto, the union is aiming to provide a clear and ...
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NewsDawn Meats achieves Business Working Responsibly Mark
Dawn Meats has become the first Irish food manufacturing company to attain the Business Working Responsibly Mark at its Carroll’s Cross site in Waterford, joining a group of only 25 companies in the country to have reached the standard.Pictured: Dawn Meats chief executive, Niall Browne, and Business in the Community ...
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NewsTulip to take on 580 apprentices
Food producer Tulip has shown its commitment to apprenticeships, as the firm will be employing around 580 young learners across its four sites over the next few years.Hannah and Justine, apprentices at Tulip Foods, currently being trained by Remit Food.Currently working with around 152 apprentices, Tulip is being supported by ...
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News2 Sisters invests £10 million in Welsh site
Food manufacturer, 2 Sisters Food Group, has invested £10 million in new technology and innovation in order to ramp up the capabilities of its prepared meals facility in South Wales.The company’s Rogerstone site now has a dedicated Oriental foods ‘pod’, which was completed ahead of the Chinese New Year. This ...
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NewsHCC updates Welsh vets on red meat issues
A course hosted by the Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC) in Aberystwyth updated a group of vets on a number of red meat related issues, with the aid of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) that was invited to participate. HCC’s James Ruggeri looks at ideal sward grazing ...
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NewsCattle prices continue to strengthen
The cattle trade has recorded its strongest weekly price increase since September 2016, continuing its upward trend throughout April, according to analysis by AHDB Beef & Lamb.The cattle trade has recorded its strongest weekly price increase since September 2016.In the week ended 6th May, the GB all-prime average was lifted ...
