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NewsWelsh Lamb branding reaps export benefits
The Welsh Lamb brand is comparing favourably with its core international competitors in boosting exports, says HCC.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.HCC’s chief executive Gwyn Howells told the organisation’s annual conference recently that the Welsh Lamb brand is delivering substantial returns on its key promotional activities to boost exports.Howells said that ...
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NewsJames Burden acquires part of Kentas of London
James Burden Limited has announced its acquisition of the operations of Kentas of London at 41 West Market Buildings, Smithfield.Kentas of London is a catering food and drink supplier. The business, with a turnover in excess of £6 million, is described as a natural extension of both product and customer ...
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NewsSeminar discusses challenges faced in slaughter industry
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) recently held a one-day seminar for the meat and livestock industry entitled WATOK One Year On– Meeting the challenges… Where are we now?The seminar took place on 12th October in the East Midlands and was aimed at all those associated with animal welfare at slaughter.(L ...
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NewsEU producers to receive increased budget for promo
It’s been announced that EU producers will receive an increased budget of €133 million in 2017 to promote EU agricultural products outside and inside the EU and to continue finding new markets.Beef and pork are amongst the EU products that will receive additional funds for promotional activity in 2017.The agri-food ...
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NewsChina to import ten million tons of meat by 2020
The 21st International Meat Secretariat World Meat Congress held in Punte Del Este, Uruguay saw over 700 delegates from 36 countries discuss issues such as global trends, trade and policies, animal care and health, consumer trust, sustainability, human health and nutrition and governance.Presentations at the congress each shared a global ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb makes impact in Hong Kong
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has hailed a step forward for welsh meat exports to Asia.A branch of the HCC Welsh Lamb Club was founded in Hong Kong this week.HCC’s Welsh Lamb Club includes chefs and restaurateurs who are dedicated to sourcing and using the finest PGI ...
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NewsSausage-skin maker Devro issues profit warning
Sausage-skin maker Devro has released a warning stating its profits will be hit by a major fall in sales over the next year. The business’s latest trading update reveals the company’s share price falling more than 20%. It has seen its market valuation drop 44% since March and is now ...
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AHDB calls for pig producer and independent member
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is looking for a pig producer and an independent member to join the board of AHDB Pork.The producer must be a levy payer in order to ensure the views of other producers are heard. They must also help steer the strategy for the ...
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NewsEntry for the British Pie Awards 2017 will open next week
The British Pie Awards 2017 will open for entry next week, on 16th November, and will allow pie makers to enter online for the first time.Pie enthusiasts from across the UK are invited to enter the 2017 British Pie Awards, which will take place on 8th March in Melton Mowbray, ...
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NewsMeat wholesalers to overcome Brexit uncertainty
The majority of UK meat wholesalers are in good condition to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report from market analysts Plimsoll Publishing suggests.The study identified and analysed the vital areas of business performance that are considered to lead to success or failure. These factors were applied to the ...
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NewsSalt levels fall in Irish processed meat
A new report by the Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has highlighted reductions in the salt content in processed meats, such as bacon, cooked ham and sausages.Salt content in Irish bacon has fallen 27%.The salt content in Irish bacon fell 27%, in cooked ham 15% and in sausage products by ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb product development to be given boost
A report on UK consumer tastes and trends by Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that midweek ready-to-cook gastro-meals, 30 minute easycook suppers and small joint, weekend roasts with a twist are three Welsh Lamb product development areas that could add significant value to the Welsh red meat supply chain.The analysis was ...
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NewsLiverymen welcomed at Worshipful Company of Butchers luncheon
Liverymen of the Worshipful Compnay of Butchers (WCB) gathered at Painters’ Hall on Thursday 3rd November for the monthly Court and Livery Luncheon. Meat Management director Rob Yandell proposing at the WCB court and livery luncheon.Key figures from across the meat industry were present at the event and guests of ...
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NewsResearch call to help beef industry efficiency
A new £1.5 million Beef Knowledge Partnership, focusing on key areas of beef production, has been launched by AHDB Beef and Lamb and the organisation is calling on research and industry collaborators to form the partnership.The aim of the project is to devise and implement a programme of research, development ...
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NewsHCC recipe booklets to inspire Welsh Lamb and Beef cooking
New booklets produced by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will include a selection of recipes from food writers and bloggers, designed to inspire consumers cooking with PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef this winter.HCC ‘Llambassador’ Gizzi Erskine.A Welsh Lamb recipe from food writer and TV personality Gizzi ...
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NewsVersatility of lamb demonstrated at Muslim Lifestyle Expo
AHDB Beef and Lamb recently ran live cooking and butchery demonstrations at the Muslim Lifestyle Expo in Manchester to showcase home-grown lamb production and the value it can add to the Halal market.Yousuf Mulla from Mullaco Ltd being rewarded for the company's use of new butchery ideas suited to Muslim ...
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NewsScotch Lamb PGI campaign delivers success
The recent Scotch Lamb PGI advertising campaign, known as the ‘Wham Bam Thank You Lamb’ campaign, has helped boost sales of Scottish lamb, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed.The Wham Bam Thank You Lamb campaign featured press advertising as well as recipe leaflets and other point of sale materials.According to ...
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NewsDawn Meats pledges support to Courtauld 2025
Dawn Meats has become the latest organisation to pledge its support to Courtauld 2025, a voluntary agreement led by waste prevention body WRAP to deliver more sustainable food and drink production and consumption in the UK.Peter Maddox, WRAP and Marcus Sherreard, Dawn Meats pictured at Dawn Meats.Courtauld 2025 has three ...
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NewsQ Guild launches redesigned website
The Butchers Q Guild website has been redesigned to better serve both its 120 members UK-wide and the general public.The new Q Guild website.Gordon Newlands, Q Guild manager, explained: “Not only has it been transformed with a fresher look and feel, but the site has also been purpose-designed to be ...
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Site closure for 2 Sisters Food Group
2 Sisters Food Group has announced proposals to close its retail packing operation at its St Merryn plant in Merthyr Tydfil.The company is proposing to move the work to another plant in Cornwall. It is said that this could result in 350 potential job losses.A spokesperson for 2 Sisters said: ...
