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NewsPresenting the ‘British Beefeaters’
The 2016 team of butchers representing Great Britain in the World Butchers’ Challenge have now been announced.The 'British Beefeaters' will represent GB at the World Butchers' Challenge.The six team members are as follows: Maurice Stephenson from Nigel Fredericks (captain), Tom Wood from Huntleys Country Stores (vice captain), Gary Raeburn from ...
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NewsDecline in UK beef consumption and expenditure
The latest Livestock & Meat Commission (LMC) Northern Ireland bulletin has been released and major Northern Irish processors have indicated that demand for beef has been subdued during much of the start of this year, with current supplies of prime cattle meeting demand for beef.According to the report, prime cattle ...
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NewsNew weaning videos created for Scottish families
A collection of weaning videos have been produced to educate Scottish families about the role of Scotch Beef PFI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork in a healthy balanced diet.Blogger and Great British Bake Off contestant Holly Bell has created three weaning recipes as part of Quality Meat Scotland’s ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group appoints CEO of protein
One of the leading UK food manufacturers, 2 Sisters Food Group, has appointed Martyn Fletcher to the newly-created role of chief operating officer, protein.Martyn Fletcher, 2 Sisters Food Group's new chief operating officer, protein.He will have management responsibility for the group’s operations across its manufacturing sites in the UK. He ...
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NewsHCC reveals single diners are on the rise
More than two in five people are eating alone, according to the latest consumer trends information by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC).HCC research has showed that more and more people are eating alone.It has been revealed that more people are choosing to eat alone as consumers prefer less involvement ...
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NewsWe must share red meat supply chain information, says QMS
Steps to improve the open sharing of information between the different links in the red meat supply chain are key to ensuring the industry benefits from market opportunities, according to Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with QMS.“The skills ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week to promote the ‘beef butty’
Consumers are being encouraged to support Britain’s beef farmers by ‘beefing up their butty’ for Great British Beef Week 2016.This year’s Great British Beef Week, which takes place from 23rd April to 2nd May, will focus on celebrating the sandwich, which research shows is increasingly becoming the meal of choice ...
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NewsDunbia and 2 Sisters in merger rumours
Rumours that meat processors Dunbia and 2 Sisters Food Group are set to merge are currently circulating in the industry.Northern Irish beef, lamb and pork processing firm, Dunbia, has been up for sale since December last year. The company is one of Northern Ireland’s largest meat firms and the deal ...
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NewsWelsh Beef marketing campaign a success
The latest Welsh Beef marketing campaign has been deemed a success, with seven out of eight target consumers rating Welsh Beef as the ‘brand for me’.The campaign received support from the presenters of S4C’s rugby chat show, Jonathan (Jonathan Davies, Nigel Owens and Sarra Elgan).The Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales ...
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Heron Foods recalls Basted Turkey Breast Joint
Heron Foods has recalled its Basted Turkey Breast Joint due to a production error.The error has meant that some packs contain a Turkey Roulette wrapped in bacon which contains sulphur dioxide not mentioned on the packaging.This poses a possible health risk to those with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or ...
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NewsDunbia welcomes European Investment Bank to Pig Innovation Centre
Dunbia Pig Innovation Centre recently hosted a meeting of European Investment Bank officials at its research facility in Muckamore, Antrim.The meeting was part of a two-day visit to Northern Ireland by Pim Van Ballekom, the vice president of European Investment Bank.The purpose of the meeting was to give Van Ballekom ...
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ABP could acquire Polish beef processor
It has been reported that Irish meat company ABP Food Group is hoping to acquire the assets of Sklodowscy-Tykocin, a Polish beef processor.ABP Poland, a subsidiary of the group, is said to have notified the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in Poland of its intentions.ABP began operating in the ...
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NewsTV show to highlight importance of Halal sector
AHDB Beef and Lamb is to launch a programme of activity to highlight the importance of the Halal sector to the industry. Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB Beef and Lamb head of global supply chain development.It has commissioned a cookery show called Healthy Kitchen on British Muslim TV to show the ...
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NewsBPC to take control of animal welfare regulations for poultry industry
Following conservative ministers plan to repeal official guidance on animal welfare standards, the British Poultry Council (BPC) is to gain control of animal welfare regulations in the poultry industry.The guidance will be published on 27th April after it has been through the parliamentary process, revoking the statutory code.In a statement ...
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NewsQ Guild to launch ‘Product of the Month’ initiative
The Butchers Q Guild is set to unveil a new national initiative, the ‘Q Guild Product of the Month’ promotion, which will see new products launched to the public via its 110 member shops nationwide on a monthly basis.Q Guild national chairman, Mark Turnbull.The initiative will begin in April and ...
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NewsScotch lamb performs well over Easter
NFU Scotland’s secret Easter bunny shopper discovered that Morrison’s, Lidl and Aldi stocked only British and Scottish-produced lamb on their fresh meat aisles this Easter.By comparison, NFU Scotland says the other retailers visited were found to be offering a mix of imported and domestic lamb.Livestock policy manager John Sleigh advised ...
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HCC courses boost industry knowledge
A series of 35 specialist Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) courses have boosted red meat industry know-how of shopper preferences and abattoir workings, according to feedback from its attendees.Over the past 12 months HCC has staged carcase classification courses at abattoirs across Wales, with nearly 400 industry ...
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NewsChef Tom Kitchin praises Scotch Beef PGI
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin is highlighting the commitment and attention to detail of the farmers producing Scotch Beef PGI.Alan Hunter (left) with Tom Kitchin at Meikle Fieldie farm.Kitchin, who has been working with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) as part of the on-going Scotch Beef PGI promotion campaign, visited Meikle Fieldie ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces in-house promotion
2 Sisters Food Group, a leading UK food manufacturer, has promoted Jonathan Russell to director of group procurement.Russell has been promoted to director of group procurement at 2 Sisters Food Group.In his new role, Russell will be responsible for the company’s £1.5 billion a year purchasing budget and for managing ...
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Industry mourns Scotbeef chairman
Scotbeef chairman Ian Galloway has died, aged 75.For five decades, Galloway headed up Scotbeef, which is now Scotland’s largest meat processing business with plants in Bridge of Allan, Queenslie, East Kilbride, Annan and Inverurie.The family firm supplies Scotch beef and lamb to the UK’s biggest supermarkets. The company is said ...
