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NewsEaster plea from NFU on British lamb
The NFU is calling on retailers to help sheep farmers deliver new season Red Tractor assured British lamb to consumers.The NFU is urging retailers to back British lamb.NFU livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe, a sheep farmer from Leicestershire, said: “Retailers can ensure that shoppers have access to fresh British lamb ...
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NewsScottish pig producers back new pig health charter
The Scottish pig industry is highlighting its on-going commitment to animal health and welfare by supporting the creation of a Scottish Pig Health Charter, says Quality Meat Scotland.Jim McLaren, chairman of QMS.At the end of last year Scottish pig producers at the QMS pig conference gave a 100% backing to ...
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NewsFSA assessment reveals threats to red meat supply chain
The recently published Food Crime Annual Strategic Assessment (FCASA) has identified a wide range of vulnerabilities and risks across the food industry, including in the red meat supply chain.The assessment was carried out by the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) on behalf of the FSA and Food ...
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NewsTesco launches new own-label meat and poultry brands
Tesco has recently launched seven new own-label brands in the produce, meat and poultry categories, which, according to the multiple retailer, will offer “great quality and better prices.”The company says the new brands will be competitively priced and will in many cases either match or beat competitor prices.Pork products will ...
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AHDB scheme unlocks potential in managers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is launching the second round of its Professional Manager Development Scheme.The scheme, developed by AHDB and delivered by Cedar Associates, is aimed at managers from all agricultural and horticultural sectors looking to become more effective and efficient in their roles.Tess Howe, AHDB skills ...
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NewsMajor market potential for lamb exports to Poland
Poland has the potential to become a major export market for Quality Standard Mark (QSM) lamb, according to AHDB Beef and Lamb.Jean-Pierre Garnier, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Export manager for AHDB Beef and Lamb Jean-Pierre Garnier believes the UK is well placed to meet an anticipated increase in demand due to ...
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NewsTop eight prepare for Premier Young Butcher Competition
Eight of the best 18 to 23 year old butchers from across the UK will compete for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2016 at Foodex next month.Elsie Yardley from Priors Hall Farm will be one of eight butchers competing for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2016.Competing for the ...
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NewsInternational Butcher Team showcase their skills
UK International Butcher Team, Lucy Crawshaw and Joe Smith, impressed hundreds of young people with their culinary skills at London’s Guildhall recently.Lucy Crawshaw and Joe Smith.The duo showcased their skills producing continental style products and making traditional English sausages at the Livery Showcase Event.The event, which provided the opportunity for ...
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NewsMoy Park scholarship for Harper Adams student
Moy Park has awarded a top performing Harper Adams University student with a scholarship as part of the British Poultry Council Scholarship Scheme.Pictured L-R: Emma Fletcher, who was awarded the Moy Park scholarship two years ago with Moy Park’s Katharine Strain and this year’s scholarship candidate Emily Hughes.First year agri-food ...
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NewsCost savings and efficiencies found in the details, says AHDB Pork
Pig producers have been advised to focus on producing more litters per sow and improve uniformity in finisher pigs when they go for sale.This advice was given at a recent regional meeting in Diss, Norfolk, organised by AHDB Pork. With the industry currently facing tough times and rock bottom prices, ...
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NewsMultivac UK officially opens refurbished premises
Multivac UK, provider of packaging solutions to the meat industry, showcased its newly refurbished premises to customers and media at an official inauguration event yesterday (17th March) to celebrate the £2 million modernisation programme.Multivac UK managing director, John Lakin.Following 12 months of planning and then an eight month conversion project ...
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NewsMoy Park reveals growth in revenue and volume
Poultry processor, Moy Park, has revealed a 1.4% increase in revenue for the year ending 2nd January 2016 reaching £1,442.3 million.Moy Park's Dungannon factory. Credit: Michael Burch.The company also achieved a 6.7% volume growth, whilst increasing underlying profit before tax by 2% from £44.6 million to £45.5 million.Additionally, net debt ...
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NewsPig market shows signs of seasonal changes
The signs of a seasonal change in the pig market have become apparent in recent weeks, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).After falling by 7p/kg in January, the weekly declines in the GB Standard Producer Price (SPP) began to slow in February, sliding by around 2.5p ...
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NewsCattle rejection conditions put to the test
A two-week trial has begun in nine cattle abattoirs across England and Wales to validate a new list of post-mortem rejection conditions.Ramon Romero, FSA programme lead.The revised list of conditions, used by meat inspectors to decide whether all or part of a carcase should be rejected for human consumption, is ...
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NewsIndustry raises the bar at MM Awards judging
The product judging for the Meat Management Industry Awards was completed at Harper Adams University this week with close to 900 products cooked, tried and tested by the expert judging panel.All judges were once again extremely impressed by the high standard of the entries and selecting the winners and finalists ...
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NewsRed meat volume sales have dropped, says Kantar figures
Volume of sales in beef, lamb and pork have all seen a decline in the last 12 weeks (ending 28th February), according to the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel.The figures show that the key proteins in red meat are all seeing depressed volumes, with poultry ...
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NewsGeorge Lyon announced as chair of MLCSL
George Lyon has been appointed Chair of Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL) with effect from 1st March.The business is known for the independent carcase classification and dressing inspection service it provides to red meat abattoirs around the UK, against which sheep, beef and pig producers are paid deadweight ...
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NewsQMS launches Scotch Beef radio ads
A new radio campaign by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has been launched this month to promote Scotch Beef PGI.The new QMS campaign aims to promote Scotch Beef as suitable for both mid-week meals and special occasions.According to QMS it is expected that over 2.2 million Scottish consumers will hear the ...
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NewsBetter before Bigger strategy pays off for 2 Sisters Food Group
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced an increase in sales for the 13 weeks ending 30th January 2016.2 Sisters Food Group CEO, Ranjit Singh.2 Sisters Food Group CEOThe company has reported a 0.4% growth in like-for-like (LFL) sales from £797 million to £800.1m. ...
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NewsRecord number of entries at MM Awards judging
The judging process for the 900 products entered into the Meat Management Industry Awards 2016 has begun at Harper Adams University.The judging panel, made up of meat industry experts, will spend three days working their way through the products to choose which will be crowned the winners at this year’s ...
