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NewsPrime Minister commits to backing British food and farming
Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to “continue to back British farmers” after the UK quits the European Union, highlighting that it has “already provided guarantees of support for farmers up to 2020.”Prime Minister Theresa May.In an answer to Victoria Atkins MP, Louth and Horncastle, during last ...
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NewsCoolKit director in action with Bumba Foundation
Non-executive director at refrigerated vehicle conversion company CoolKit, David Roberts, has returned from a trip to Uganda, where he supported charity Bumba Foundation with one of its projects.CooKit non-exec director David Roberts with his daughter and her friend in Uganda.CoolKit had agreed to sponsor Roberts for the work, which saw ...
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NewsFuture of protein to be explored at summit
A one-day summit organised by Southbank Events will look at key food protein trends.The day will also focus on current consumer attitudes to alternative protein sources and the challenges of taste, texture and sensory perception as well as ingredient application and scale-up.The Future Proteins Summit 2017 is organised by Southbank ...
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NewsMeat and Education Conference hailed a success
Audiences from across the UK have attended the Meat and Education Conference in Birmingham, which was aimed at providing key stage three and key stage four students with accurate and clear information on red meat.AHDB recently hosted a Meat and Education Conference.The conference, which was part of an ongoing AHDB ...
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NewsPeperami rolls out new beef variant
Meaty snack brand Peperami, owned by Jack Link's, is set to launch a new beef variant, marking the first time that the company has introduced a new meat into its range for over 10 years. The new addition comes along with the launch of a new pack design and outer ...
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NewsLidl joins NFU’s Back British Farming campaign
Lidl UK has agreed to sign up to the NFU’s Back British Farming Charter, which was launched in 2013 and forms part of the NFU’s Back British Farming campaign that aims to raise support for the British food and farming sector.NFU’s president Meurig Raymond welcomed Lidl’s decision to pledge its ...
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NewsIncrease for Scottish meat exports
New figures released by the Scottish Government have revealed that 2016 was a record year for Scotland’s food and drink exports, with meat exports having enjoyed an impressive 11% increase, buoyed by a series of initiatives by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing (centre) pictured with representatives ...
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NewsWCB Liverymen celebrate in style
An enthusiastic contingent of Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers celebrated National Butchers Week by joining together at the Butchers Arms Restaurant in Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire, for a special dinner on Thursday 16th March, which featured a delicious Baron of Beef.The Butchers Arms is a favoured venue of many ...
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NewsSafe UK trade deals are of high importance following Brazil meat scandal
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has highlighted the importance of securing trade deals which uphold the high standards of British food production after some of Brazil’s biggest meat processors were accused of selling rotten beef and poultry.Recent allegations against Brazil's beef processors have outlined the importance of securing safe trade ...
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NewsNational Barbecue Competition winners announced
Competitors from across the UK have won awards at the National Barbecue Competition organised by the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders at Coventry on the 15th March, as part of its Spring Road Show, which was attended by more than 70 butchers, guests and industry representatives.Paul Freemantle collecting ...
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NewsAHDB Beef & Lamb appoints new board members
AHDB Beef & Lamb has appointed two new members to its board, following the retirement of members Richard Phelps and Ed Green.Laurie IbbotsonRobert VennerLaurie Ibbotson and Robert Venner will join the board, with each having previously gained experience in relevant fields. Ibbotson is the commercial director at Waitrose beef processors ...
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NewsHCC explores convenience options to attract younger shoppers
The growth of the ‘ready to cook’ meal market in UK supermarkets could offer a £7.2 million opportunity for the lamb industry, according to research from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Kantar Worldpanel.As part of its ongoing promotional campaigns for PGI Welsh Lamb, HCC works with ...
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NewsAidan Cotter to lead ABP/Fane Valley joint venture
It has been announced that ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group have appointed Aidan Cotter as chairman of the board of the Slaney Foods and Irish Country Meats joint venture.Aidan Cotter addressing GFIAThe joint venture is a 50/50 partnership between ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group and includes ...
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NewsMoy Park reveals new senior promotions
Poultry meat producer Moy Park has revealed promotions for two of its senior members of staff.David Halliday has been promoted to general manager at the Anwick branch. This role will see Halliday lead and manage activity across Moy Park’s Anwick site to deliver high standards of service and quality for ...
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NewsQMS speaks out about factors affecting prime hogg trade
Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has spoken about the range of factors affecting the current prime hogg trade.Stuart Ashworth.Historically after a short dip in early January, prime hogg prices have increased through late winter and spring. This year’s prices, however, have remained fairly flat ...
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Growth in value and volume for meat products
According to the Kantar World Panel’s Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures, there has been a drive in value and volume, and this growth could have come as a result of this year’s Valentine’s Day.Nathan Ward, business unit director for MFP, explained that primary meats and poultry saw a return ...
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NewsDanish Crown sells Plumrose USA
Global meat-processing company Danish Crown has signed an agreement to sell its American subsidiary Plumrose USA to Brazilian-based JBS, another meat-processing company.The sale is based on the company’s 4WD strategy, under which Danish Crown has decided to focus its business on Northern Europe and Asia.Danish Crown Group CEO, Jais Valeur, ...
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NewsNew figures reveal decline in cases of campylobacter
Recent figures from UK surveillance bodies show a 17% decline in the number of laboratory reports of human cases of campylobacter in 2016.The Food Standards Agency has used laboratory reports, as well as other factors, to estimate what level of decline in human cases could be achieved through work to ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards judging underway
Product judging for the 2017 Meat Management Industry Awards is in full swing in the test kitchens and tasting lab at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University.Product judging for the MM Meat Industry Awards is currently underway at Harper Adams University.The expert judging panel, together with home economists, ...
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NewsFinal six named for Premier Young Butcher competition
The final six candidates for this year’s Premier Young Butcher competition, which will be taking place at Meatup, have been named.The competition will involve six 18-23 year olds from across the UK competing at MKArena on 25th May.The Premier Young Butcher Competition at Meatup 2015.The competition will name a Premier ...
