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Meat industry show sizzles in hottest summer period on record
During one of the hottest UK summer periods ever recorded the two-day Meatup event at Stoneleigh Park showcased some of the best equipment and services on offer to the UK meat industry.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/General-1.jpg|,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/General-2.jpg|,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/Lucy.jpg|Winner of the Premier Young Butcher Competition, Lucy Crawshaw with NFMFT president Jim Sperring (left) and chief ...
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NewsBritish poultry industry continues strong growth
The British poultry meat industry’s contribution to UK GDP has increased by 9% over the last year, up from £3.3bn to £3.6bn, according to a new analysis by Oxford Economics.BPC chief executive, Andrew Large.‘Economic Impact of the British Poultry Meat Industry 2015’, commissioned by the British Poultry Council (BPC), tracks ...
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NewsBritain's Best Young Butcher is.....
Lucy Crawshaw of Taylor’s Farm Shop in Lathom Lancashire is Britain’s Best Young Butcher, winning the title of Premier Young Butcher 2015.Lucy Crawshaw pictured with Jim Sperring, president of the NFMFT and Patricia Dart of The Worshipful Company of Butchers.Lucy beat six other butcher apprentices at the finals of the ...
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NewsMaloney's Country Butchers & Bakers top National Meat Products Competition
Mike Maloney of Maloney’s Country Butchers & Bakers was crowned National Meat Products Champion 2015 for his outstanding pork pie at the National Meat Products Competition. He also took home a total of two category awards, seven gold and three silver awards for a variety of pies and bacon products.Mike ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb identifies opportunities for UK sheep meat exports
According to AHDB Beef and Lamb non-traditional EU markets will be key to developing UK sheep meat exports.Jean-Pierre Garnier, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Volume shipments to Poland, Norway, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have more than doubled since 2010 and, while these markets still only represent 3% of UK exports to member ...
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Dawn Meats acquires 49% stake in French beef and veal processor
Dawn Meats has received approval from the EU Competition Commission for its acquisition of a 49% stake in beef and veal processor, Elivia.Elivia is a leading player in agrifood in France employing 2,600 staff and with annual revenues of over €1bn.The agreement also includes an option for Dawn Meats to ...
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43% of consumers doubt meat authenticity according to recent study
A recent study by Leatherhead Food Research has revealed that up to 43% of consumers are not confident that processed meat products contain the labelled species.In a survey in which respondents were asked to rank their confidence that the food they buy actually contains the species indicated on a scale ...
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News2015 Meat Management Industry Award winners revealed
The 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards ceremony brought together the top names in the UK meat industry to reward the best, products, people, services and suppliers in the business, as voted for by readers of Meat Management magazine and judged by industry experts.The 2015 Meat Management Awards winners with guest ...
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NewsNFU urges Tesco to make commitment to industry
The NFU has urged Tesco to demonstrate exactly how it is delivering on its promises made in 2013 to improve relationships with suppliers, shorten supply chains and improve trust throughout.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.NFU president Meurig Raymond, who tabled a question on behalf of the NFU’s members at last week’s shareholder ...
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Two new butchers join Q Guild
Joseph Morris Butchers in Rugby and Archer’s Butchers, from Norwich have been awarded membership of the Butchers Q Guild.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/06/Q-Guild-Archers-Butchers-pic.jpg|Pictured at Archer’s Butchers are: Back row (L-R) Marc Holland, Ian Plunkett and Scott Bunn. Middle: Mike Batch, Robin Humphries and Ollie Baxter. Front: Bradley Bowyer, Jamie Archer and Tom ...
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NewsJames Chapman Butchers expands sustainability programme
James Chapman Butchers, in Wishaw has adopted four beehives from Plan Bee Ltd as part of its continued traceability and sustainability programme.Jamie Chapman, director at James Chapman Butchers.“Being able to trace our products from farm to table has always been our fundamental philosophy.” Jamie Chapman, director at James Chapman Butchers, ...
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NewsQMS reveals significant rise in lamb numbers sold in Scotland and GB
A significant lift in the number of lambs being sold in Scotland and the UK took place during Royal Highland Show week, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).“This year during the week beginning 15th June, Scottish auctions sold 60% more new season lambs than the ...
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NewsCountdown to Meatup in full swing
The 2015 Meatup show which includes the Food Science & Technology show this year will open its doors on 30th June.The two day event will take place at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre located at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire and will host nearly 100 exhibitors, 16 seminars in two theatres and ...
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NewsInvestment in quality standards pays off for East Yorkshire poultry business
Management and staff at an East Yorkshire poultry company are celebrating after recording a 20% increase in sales year on year.T Soanes and Son general manager, Nigel Upson, live programme manager, Mel Jackson and technical manager, Andy Dolman.Family owned T. Soanes and Son has secured £2.5m of new and additional ...
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NewsInterfood raise funds for childrens’ charity through Samworth Brothers challenge
A team from Thame based food technology, processing equipment and ingredients specialists Interfood, took third place in the 2015 Samworth Brothers Challenge.The ‘Interfood…not fitness’ team: (Left to Right): Tom Foran, Rob Unwin, John O’Hara and Paul Seedhouse.The team raised over £3,700 for Make-A-Wish® UK. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children and ...
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NewsKantar Worldpanel data indicates pork shoulder retail sales improving according to AHDB Pork
According to Kantar Worldpanel, interim retail sales results show that pork shoulder experienced a 37 per cent volume increase in the four weeks to 24th May, compared to the same period last year.Pork shoulder retail sales are improving according to AHDB Pork.AHDB Pork claim nearly a third of households (31.5 ...
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NewsNFU urges retailers to set out clear commitments to sourcing British lamb
The NFU has urged all major retailers to strengthen their commitments to sourcing peak season British lamb, sending letters Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, the Co-operative, Aldi, Brakes, Sodexo, Whitbread, Lidl and Compass.NFU livestock chairman Charles Sercombe has praised Brakes and the Cooperative for acting on the ...
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National Meat Products Competition at Meatup set to be the biggest yet
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders' (NFMFT) National Meat Products Competition to be held at Meatup on 1st July looks set to be the biggest of its kind to date, according to the NFMFT.There are 19 categories, ranging from sausages and burgers through to bacon and pastry products ...
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2 Sisters hands over Suffolk poultry production to 1Stop Halal
2 Sisters Food Group’s chicken processing plant in Eye, Suffolk is to be handed over to 1Stop Halal, a provider of halal poultry products, based in Scotland.The transfer will take place in July and a spokeswoman for 2 Sisters, reported in The East Anglian Daily Times, said: “Following a strategic ...
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Clougher Valley Meats butcher wins Irish heat of WorldSkills UK butchery contest
Dylan Gillespie of Clougher Valley Meats, Clougher, Tyrone, has won the Northern Ireland heat of the Butchery WorldSkills UK National Competition.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/06/Dylan-in-action.jpg|Dylan Gillespie in action on his way to winning the heat.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/06/Dylan-presentation.jpg|Winner Dylan Gillespie (second from right) with (L-R) Southern Regional College's chief executive Brian Doran and judges Chris ...
