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NewsYork Butchers Gild names Apprentice Butcher of the Year 2016
The York Butchers Gild has named Nathan Redford, a Leeds City College student, as Apprentice Butcher of the Year 2016.Nathan Redford from Goole has completed his Level 2 Proficiency in Meat & Poultry Processing and is currently taking his Level 3 qualification at Leeds City College.Nathan Redford accepting his award ...
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NewsEU PiG Grand Prix launched to support European pig producers
On-farm best practice from across some of the major pig producing countries in Europe will be captured via a new producer-led knowledge-sharing project.EU PiG Grand Prix will be launched to support pig producers across Europe.The EU PiG Innovation Group (EU PiG) aims to support the competitiveness of the European pig ...
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NewsTesco to offer complete range of fresh pet food
Tesco has become the first UK retailer to offer a complete range of fresh pet food with the launch of its Freshpet range.The move to launch the Freshpet products follows what Tesco describes as growing demand for posh food treats for cats and dogs at the supermarket, particularly over the ...
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NewsWhole bird turkey sales going strong
Whole turkey sales at Christmas are now holding their own, according to Paul Kelly, managing director of Farmgate Hatcheries.Kelly stated that the strength of whole bird sales comes after a big swing to crowns and breast joints at major retailers over the past few years.“This swing does seem to have ...
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NewsPig industry responds to resistance concerns with changes in antibiotic use
Figures recently released through RUMA, are suggesting that the UK Pig Sector is making significant changes in how it monitors antibiotic use in at least one key area, with a halving in prescribed antibiotics administered in the feed of young pigs.National data, collected from the UK’s major feed compounders, has ...
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NewsNew master for York Butchers’ Gild
David Lishman, the Q Guild’s National vice chairman, has been named Master of the Company of Butchers of the City of York for 2017.David Lishman has been appointed Master of the York Butchers' Gild. Photo: Dave Hobman.Lishman, who owns the butcher business Lishman’s of Ilkley in Yorkshire, had the title ...
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Members of new FSA Science Council announced
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced the appointment of a chair and seven members to its new Science Council.The council will provide expert and independent advice to the FSA on how it uses science to underpin its work.Professor Sandy Thomas will chair the council. Professor Thomas is director of ...
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NewsPayroll review sees supermarket reimburse colleagues
It has been reported that Tesco is to reimburse around 140,000 current and former colleagues, after an internal review of its reward systems took place.The reimbursement for the majority of the colleagues involved is predicted to be around £40 each.The total reimbursement costs are expected to reach around £9.7 million.As ...
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NewsBritish Pie Week product judging underway
This week marks British Pie Week, and preparations are underway for the ninth annual British Pie Awards, which is being held at Melton Mowbray – the rural food capital. British Pie Award event organiser Stephen Hallam and head judge Ian Nelson inspect some of the entries to this ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb revamps Quality Standard Mark scheme
AHDB Beef and Lamb has launched a revamped Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme alongside a new team of ambassadors, including award winning chef Chris Wheeler and meat expert Karl Pendlebury.Introducing a more modern and uniform branding across all QSM marketing materials and online, the revamp aims to drive growth in ...
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NewsHarper Adams students receive BDCI Award Scholarships
Six students from Harper Adams University in Shropshire were recently awarded Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution (BDCI) Award Scholarships at the annual scholarships presentation.Bursary recipients Clare James, Jessica Tomley, Harriet Noble. Susan O'Neill, Ashley Ramsey and Gwesyn Davies, with Edward Hoefling (centre) charitable trust treasurer and trustee, and Bob Bansback ...
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NewsTesco to extend Same Day Click and Collect service
It has been announced that Tesco will be extending its Same Day Click and Collect service which will allow customers to pick up their groceries more quickly, avoiding the busy supermarket aisles.This extended service comes due to an increasing amount of Tesco’s customers turning to Click and Collect as a ...
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NewsVets urge poultry exporters to be aware of new controls
Food firms exporting poultry products are being faced with new additional controls, veterinary surgeons have warned.The new controls come after government restrictions to tackle an outbreak of bird flu were extended in a bid to protect the food chain.Now AmiVet Exports – official veterinary surgeons who specialise in certifying animal-based ...
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NewsNFU Scotland reveals mixed support for home produced lamb
Shelfwatch, NFU Scotland’s organisation of secret shoppers, has found a huge variance in the amount of Scottish lamb that is available in the country’s biggest retailers.The latest Shelfwatch took in 35 stores nationwide and discovered the following results.With the lambing season is getting nearer, the NFU wanted to identify the ...
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NewsTesco recalls beef product due to unspecified ingredient
Tesco has recently recalled all date codes of its frozen beef Spaghetti Bolognese due to the discovery that it contains egg, which is not on the product label.This absence of egg being stated on the label could cause possible health risks for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to egg.Tesco ...
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NewsAHDB proposes assurance standards for halal meat
The potential development of halal assurance standards was among the subjects discussed at the recent AHDB Beef & Lamb halal seminar.Over 80 delegates from across the supply chain attended the event in Stratford-Upon-Avon to hear from expert speakers and find out more about the opportunities offered by the growing market.At ...
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NewsAHDB’s Phil Hadley recognised by meat industry
Dr Phil Hadley has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the meat industry in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the meat sector.Stuart Thompson, the Master of WCB, and Bill Jermey, chairman of Food and Drink Qualifications, awarding Phil Hadley a Fellowship of the Institute of Meat.He was ...
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NewsGraham White & Co sets the record straight on Porky Lights
Since their launch last year, Porky Lights sausages by Graham White & Co have become very popular amongst sausage lovers.Independent tests have proven that Porky Lights contain just 3% fat.Their low 3% fat content and minimal calorie count of just 78 calories per sausage has meant that they can be ...
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Danish Crown buys Nottingham-based foodservice business
Foodservice business Leivers Brothers Ltd in Nottingham has been acquired by global meat processing company, Danish Crown Group.Founded in 1880, Leivers Brothers Ltd has been a supplier of bacon, fresh meat, cheese, sausages and cold cuts to butchers, restaurants and canteens for many decades.Danish Crown has a base in and ...
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NewsBritish Pie Week to highlight growth of pie sales
British Pie Week commenced on 6th March and the latest industry figures reveal that the public’s love of pies is only on the increase.It has been reported that Brits spend more than £1 billion on pies every year, with pork pies being a firm favourite.Pork Farms Branston Pickled Topped Pork ...
