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NewsShortlist of Premier Young Butcher contestants released
A shortlist of nine British 18-23 year olds has been revealed for the Premier Young Butcher 2017 competition. Harry Smith who works for Aubrey Allen in Leamington Spa - one of the nine individuals who have made the shortlist.Six individuals will be selected from this list to compete at the ...
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NewsBDCI appoints new festival chairman
Sainsbury’s master butcher Julien Pursglove has been appointed as the new festival chairman of the Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI), succeeding Steve Crosby, chairman of Riverway Foods Ltd.Julien Pursglove is the new BDCI festival chairman.The BDCI provides support for those in the UK and the Republic of Ireland who ...
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NewsWelsh butcher embarks on US study trip
Peter Rushforth of Swan’s Farm Shop near Mold in Wales has begun a month-long visit to the USA, which will enable him to study the cutting edge of beef butchery and the new consumer-friendly steaks.Peter Rushforth (left) receiving his Scholarship award from HCC head of operations Prys Morgan.A Hybu Cig ...
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NewsAldi becomes UK’s fifth largest retailer
Aldi has overtaken Co-op to become the UK’s fifth largest retailer, figures from Kantar Worldpanel have revealed.Results for the 12 weeks ending 29th January 2017 have shown that Aldi increased its market share by 0.6% points, with sales up 12.4% year-on-year.An extensive programme of store openings is believed to have ...
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NewsKantar figures indicate strong start for 2017 meat sales
Kantar Worldpanel has released its latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures for the 12 weeks ending 1st January, which herald a strong start for 2017.Beef and chicken growth has continued and turkey is now the third fastest growing category in volume terms, following what’s been described as a record ...
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NewsWorldSkills butchery competition calls for UK’s best butcher
The search for the country’s most skilled butcher has started, with registration set to open at the beginning of March.WorldSkills butchery competition offers an opportunity for butchers of all ages.The WorldSkills butchery competition offers an opportunity for butchers of all ages to hone their butchery skills and demonstrate why they ...
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NewsHG Walter named supreme champion at Q Guild Smithfield Awards
HG Walter Butchers, based at Baron Court in Hammersmith, London, has been named the 2017 Butchers Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion for its Bourbon Glazed Dexter Beef Short Ribs.The team from HG Walter, the Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion. Credit: Pho2u.Open to the Q Guild’s 123 members nationwide, ...
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NewsMeat sector triumphs at FMT Food Industry Awards
In the company of celebrity chef John Torode, the 2017 Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony on Friday 3rd February brought together top names in the food industry – and saw the meat sector triumph in 11 of the 16 awards categories.The FMT Food Industry Awards winners with celebrity chef ...
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NewsCoolKit reports revenue growth of 46%
Burnley-based refrigerated vehicle specialist, CoolKit, has announced that its revenues grew by 46% in 2016, reaching £10 million for the first time since it was established in 2005.Last year CoolKit, which has recorded year-on-year revenue growth of nearly 40% for the past six years, relocated to new premises which trebled ...
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News2 Sisters Poultry makes two key appointments
2 Sisters Poultry has appointed Peter Judge and Frank Robinson as operations director and commercial director respectively, as part of the company’s UK transformation plans.Frank Robinson (pictured) has been appointed by 2 Sisters alongside Peter Judge.On the appointments 2 Sisters CEO Ranjit Singh said: “Peter and Frank both bring a ...
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NewsUK farming unions urge European officials to extend free-range status
UK farming union presidents are urging MEPs and EU decision-makers to extend the 12-week free-range status of poultry impacted by the compulsory housing order that is currently in place until 28th February.The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was initially announced in early December by the chief veterinary officer, Nigel Gibbens, to ...
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Cranswick reports solid third quarter trading
UK food producer Cranswick has reported that trading during the third quarter of the financial year was “in line with the board’s expectations”, with total and underlying revenue “well ahead of the prior year”.A statement from Cranswick said: “Total and underlying revenue was well ahead of the prior year, underpinned ...
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NewsQMS urges farmers to sell hoggs at optimum weight to maximise margins
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is urging sheep farmers to sell hoggs at the optimum weight and cleanliness to help maximise producer margin.Stuart Ashworth, head of economic services, QMS.With June census figures revealing the current lamb crop is almost 2% larger than last year, according to QMS there is the likelihood ...
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NewsPeperami announces six figure marketing push
Meat snack brand Peperami has recently launched a six figure campaign to increase awareness and to drive sales.The marketing campaign aims to support the 2016 launches of Peperami’s Tex-Mex flavour and Snack Pack format.The Peperami Tex-Mex Snack Pack.The campaign comprises of three main elements: a TV sponsorship and branded partnership ...
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NewsNPA shares its views on Tesco/Booker deal
The National Pig Association (NPA) has raised concerns over Tesco’s acquisition of food wholesaler, Booker, believing that the further concentration of power within the supply chain could have a negative impact on pig producers.NPA chief executive, Zoe Davies.NPA chief executive, Zoe Davies has questioned whether the link between Tesco, described ...
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NewsChicken products recalled due to incorrect labelling
A couple of companies have recently had to recall some of their stock due to labelling not specifying the correct nutritional information.Incorrect labelling can be a major risk for consumers.Labelling is highly important due to the increase in food intolerances and allergies in recent years. The smallest amount of contaminant ...
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NewsButchery Trailblazer chair appointed to new Institute for Apprenticeships Board
The Food & Drink Training & Education Council (ftc) has just announced that Paul Cadman, chair of the trailblazer group responsible for the Level 3 Advanced Butchery Standard, is to sit on the board of the new Institute for Apprenticeships.Currently the HR director of midlands based butchery and farm shop ...
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NewsBMPA partners with food safety and certification provider, Acoura
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is to link up with food safety and certification provider Acoura, in a move which will give its Pork Scheme members a wider choice of audit providers and increased range of combined services.BMPA's technical policy advisor, Henrietta Sameke.Under the new arrangement, Acoura will be ...
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NewsAtypical BSE case confirmed in Ireland
A case of ‘atypical BSE’ in a cow has been confirmed by the Republic of Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.The case was identified in an 18 year old cow through the department’s surveillance of ‘fallen’ animals (died on farm) at knackeries.The animal tested positive on a screening ...
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NewsTesco announces merger with Booker
Tesco has announced it has agreed to buy food wholesaler, Booker, in a £3.7 billion deal. Both companies believe the merger will create the “UK’s leading food business” which will “bring benefits for consumers, independent retailers, caterers, small businesses, suppliers and colleagues, as well as delivering significant value to shareholders”.Photo: ...
