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NewsRetailers urged to support Scottish lamb
In a call for action, NFU Scotland has written to some of the UK’s largest retailers querying when they expect to exclusively stock home-produced lamb in their stores.The major retailers in question include Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Co-op.While imported lamb has long been a feature on shop shelves, particularly at ...
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NewsUS beef and lamb markets could boost British livestock sector
The NFU believes that accessing the US beef and lamb markets would be hugely advantageous for British livestock farmers.Liz Truss, Defra secretary of state, announced that the country is a step closer to opening up a £60 million a year export boost, following further talks between the UK and the ...
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NewsHCC hosts farm-to-fork tour for Far Eastern chefs
Chefs from major Hong Kong and Macau food destinations visited Wales for a Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) farm-to-fork tour, in a visit designed to help boost Welsh Lamb exports to the Far East.Paul Brown, Randall Parker Foods, and farmer Huw Tudor with the study group.The study ...
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NewsAsda recalls product due to presence of salmonella
Asda has recalled its Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad due to the presence of salmonella, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.The recall specifically refers to Asda’s 400g Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad with a use-by date of 23rd April 2016.The company has displayed product recall notices in stores selling ...
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Argo Poultry recalls Whole Cooked Chicken
Argo Poultry has instigated a recall for its Whole Cooked Chickens as the company has been producing and selling products with a shelf-life that is beyond the validated shelf-life.The recall specifically refers to all sizes of Argo Poultry’s Whole Cooked Chickens with dates between 20th April 2016 and 4th May ...
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NewsHammond's Butchers appoints new head butcher
Hammond's Butchers & Deli in Brentford, London, has announced the appointment of new head butcher, Phill Rickett. Rickett has had an extensive career with over 30 years of experience in the butchery business, including managing the Meat Department at Harvey Nichols.Phill Rickett, pictured left, with fellow colleage Pip Chaney.He was ...
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NewsPremier Young Butcher 2016 crowned
James Henshaw of Taylor’s Farm Shop in Lathom, Lancashire, has been crowned Britain’s best young butcher after beating seven other elite butcher apprentices at the finals of the Premier Young Butcher Competition 2016.James Henshaw with NFMFT president, Jim Sperring and master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, Patricia Dart.The competitors ...
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NewsQSM beef and lamb opportunities in Barbados
Exports of premium beef and lamb cuts to the West Indies present a significant opportunity for the industry, according to AHDB Beef and Lamb.Susana Morris, AHDB Beef and Lamb export manager, Americas.The organisation has been working with premium retailers and restaurants in Barbados to promote pre-packed Quality Standard Mark (QSM) ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards take centre stage
With only four weeks remaining before the meat industry’s biggest and most important awards dinner – which takes place in London on 20th May – organisers YPL Exhibitions and Events report that, as usual, the annual event is attracting much excitement and great interest from right across the UK meat ...
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Electronic medicine book to record antibiotic usage data
An electronic medicine book for pigs is now available for all UK pig producers.Public and political pressure has seen the pig industry act to put itself in a more informed position on its antibiotic use and eMB-Pigs has been developed by AHDB Pork and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) as ...
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NewsSAMW reveals new presidential team
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has announced a series of new appointments to its presidential team.Allan Jess of A.P. Jess Ltd., one of Scotland’s largest family-owned meat groups, has become the new president.Allan Jess.He replaces Alan McNaughton who completed his presidential term at the end of SAMW’s annual ...
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NewsHCC reports dip in UK lamb exports
A critical cocktail of low consumer purchasing power, punitive exchange rates, cheap imports and supply surfeits forced UK lamb exports to dip by nearly a quarter in the last 12 months, reports Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC).Sheepmeat exports during 2015 were significantly impeded by the strength of Sterling against ...
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NewsFSA suspends campylobacter survey
The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) has temporarily suspended its testing for campylobacter levels on chickens bought from shops and supermarkets.Currently the FSA tests campylobacter levels by measuring the amount of the bug on the neck skin of the chicken, generally the most contaminated part of the bird. However the FSA ...
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NewsEmployment award for ABP
Perth-based meat processing company ABP Food Group has been named Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Youth Employer of the Month for the company’s commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and training.Various employees at ABP Food Group’s Inveralmond Industrial Estate site have completed their Food and Drink Operations meat and poultry processing Modern Apprenticeship ...
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NewsChairman launches beef and lamb board updates
Levy payers and stakeholders can now keep up with the latest developments from AHDB Beef & Lamb following the launch of chairman updates after each board meeting.Short videos presented by Adam Quinney, chairman of the Beef & Lamb sector board, will give a summary of the agenda items discussed at ...
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NewsKeith Fisher retires from AHDB
Keith Fisher, AHDB master butcher advisor, is retiring from the levy board after dedicating over 40 years to the meat industry.Keith Fisher.Keith, who is a fourth generation butcher and one of only 21 others in the country to hold the title of Institute of Meat Accredited Master Butcher (and was ...
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NewsAHDB pulled pork campaign shortlisted for Marketing Week award
AHDB Pork has for the first time been shortlisted for a Marketing Week award in the Market Disruptor category.The Market Disruptor award recognises an organisation which has changed its market or industry through use of a new business model, changing focus or reaching new consumers.AHDB Pork has been shortlisted for ...
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NewsQ Guild butchers prepare for UK BBQ contest final
Q Guild butchers across the nation are gearing up for the UK final of their 2016 barbecue competition.2015 Butchers Q Guild BBQ Competition champions and runners-up are pictured after the presentation ceremony.Winners of the seven regional heats have been announced, and UK winners in each of six BBQ product categories ...
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NewsSchoolchildren get a pork pie masterclass
Kirklees master butcher Brindon Addy recently delivered an educational masterclass to pupils at Holme Junior and Infant School in Holmfirth, which included making a pork pie and teaching about different cuts of meat. Brindon Addy assists pupils at Holme Junior and Infant School as they mix the pastry for their ...
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NewsEtherington’s pasties praised for quality
Etherington’s pasties have been awarded the SALSA accreditation, a highly endorsed food-safety standard signifying a greater standard of excellence in food hygiene practice.Etherington's Farm Shop, based in Wheal Rose, Scorrier, boasts an award-winning bakery, butchery academy and conference room, committed to sourcing from local producers.The staff of Etherington's Farm Shop ...
