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NFMFT's John Fuller dies aged 76
John Fuller, who was director of the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders from 1973 until his retirement in 1999, has died aged 76. He was also elected Vice President of NFMFT. Meat Management understands that he died on the evening of Christmas Day, 25th December.ObituaryBorn in Hastings in ...
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NewsGyles Brandreth to host MM Meat Industry Awards
This year’s guest speaker at the prestigious Meat Management Industry Awards Dinner on 20th May will be the popular TV celebrity, broadcaster and writer Gyles Brandreth.Brandreth has appeared on Countdown more than 300 times in Dictionary Corner, making more appearances than any other guest. He is a regular contributor to ...
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NewsAwards entries on course to hit record-breaking levels
Product entries for the 2016 Meat Management Industry Awards are on course to surpass last year’s record-breaking number and hit the 1000 mark, but there is still time to enter if you’ve not already done so; in fact it’s never been simpler online.The final deadline is 26th February. Manufacturers, retail ...
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NewsTurkey crowns proving a popular Christmas choice
Christmas is always a busy year for butchers but one shop in Telford has been inundated with orders from all over the UK this winter, with a notable rise in the number of turkey crowns being sold.Bosses at G.N. Badley & Sons butchers have seen a huge rise in the ...
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NewsThe top 10 stories on Meat Management in 2015
With 2016 nearly upon us, the Meat Management team decided to look back on the year and reveal the top 10 most-read stories on the website. So what were you interested in and what news did your peers click on more than any other?(Just click on the headlines to go ...
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NewsLow risk of antibiotic resistant superbugs in British red meat claim
Food safety provider Acoura has told consumers not to fear antibiotic resistant superbugs in British red meat.This comes following a recent report by the UK Review on Antimicrobial Resistance warning that superbugs could be passed on to consumers eating undercooked red meat. The report suggests there is a danger antibiotic-resistant ...
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NewsGammonWatch survey reveals high level of imports
The National Pig Association’s (NPA) GammonWatch survey has revealed a disappointing amount of British Gammon on supermarket shelves in the run up to Christmas.NPA chief executive, Dr Zoe Davies: "Indeed, we urge [the supermarkets] to redress the balance immediately, by making a special effort to support British producers across all ...
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NewsLettuce creates more greenhouse gas than bacon claim
According to a study from Carnegie Mellon University, eating lettuce could be three times worse for the environment than eating bacon.The study has found that if we were to follow the recommended, balanced diet set out in the US Department of Agriculture’s 2010 dietary guidelines, which includes more fruit, vegetables ...
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NewsBoost for Welsh Lamb exports to Dubai
Key Welsh red meat industry exporters joined more than fifty of Dubai’s high end purchasers in a Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) hosted networking event to boost PGI Welsh Lamb exports recently.British Ambassador Mr. Paul Fox with HCC’s Deanna Leven.“Our aim was to invite Dubai’s important decision ...
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NewsPED becomes notifiable
From 18th December, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) will become a notifiable disease in England, and pig-keepers and vets will be legally required to inform the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of any suspicion of the disease.If a test for PED proves positive, Government will inform AHDB Pork, so that ...
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NewsTulip raises £80,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Tulip Ltd, a leading supplier to the retail and foodservice markets, has raised £80,000 for Make-A-Wish UK, an organisation which makes dreams come true for young people fighting life-threatening conditions.Tulip raises funds so that wishes like this can be fulfilled by Make-A-Wish.Tulip’s Group HR director Kirsty Wilkins reflected on the ...
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NewsMeat Contacts goes live
The new 2016 edition of Meat Contacts is now live online and at 336 pages is even bigger than last years' compilation.The handy sized A5 directory is packed with information covering the whole industry and is a unique reference guide for anyone working in or associated with the UK meat ...
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NewsFraudsters target butchers using stolen cards
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) has issued a warning to Federation members about its growing concern in relation to credit card fraud. The key message over the run-up period to Christmas is don’t accept large unexpected catering orders, or other large orders over the phone from ...
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News2 Sisters reveals results and future plans
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ending 31st October 2015. Year on year total sales have dropped from £806.7m to £778.3m, a 3.3% decrease.Despite the sales and profit drop, the future appears to look bright for ...
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NewsDunbia up for sale
Northern Irish beef, lamb and pork processing firm, Dunbia is up for sale.Headquartered in Dungannon, County Tyrone, the company is one of Northern Ireland’s largest meat firms. The deal could involve part or the whole business, which has locations across the UK and Ireland.A spokesman from the company said: "Dunbia ...
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NewsSupply of beef to remain tight
The ongoing tight supply of beef will support prices in 2016 according to the latest report from Rabobank. Demand is expected to remain firm even though supply pressure is easing.The report indicates that China and the US will be the main import markets to watch in 2016, in particular the ...
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches festive food safety campaign
Christmas cooks are being urged by Food Standards Scotland to follow simple safety tips when preparing food in the home over the festive season, as part of a new campaign to reduce the number of people contracting food poisoning across Scotland this December.Despite 43,000 food poisoning infections, 5,800 GP visits ...
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NewsNew mechanism for red meat levy proposed
The red meat levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales have submitted a briefing document to ministers in the three countries outlining an alternative option for the distribution of red meat levy income.This alternative, developed jointly by the three organisations, would take into consideration the scale of economic activity undertaken ...
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NewsPig Industry Scholarship scheme proving a success
The Pig Industry Scholarship scheme is proving to be a success says AHDB Pork, with a record of seven scholars securing a place across eight companies.The Pig Industry Scholarship runs in conjunction with Harper Adams University.The scheme runs in conjunction with Harper Adams University and offers a scholarship and placement ...
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NewsAldi and Lidl driving fresh meat sales
The rise of discount retailers Aldi and Lidl’s fresh meat sales are of huge importance to Welsh farmers, Ed Garner, Kantar Worldpanel’s communications director said at a recent Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) conference.“Aldi fresh meat sales are growing at over 40 per cent and at 32 ...
