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    Iceland recalls Jim Beam Bourbon Ribs

    2016-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Iceland has recalled its Jim Beam Bourbon Ribs due to incorrect storage instructions on its packaging.The recall specifically refers to Icelands’s 450g pack of Jim Beam Bourbon Ribs with a use by date of 25th March 2017. It is a result of incorrect storage instructions, which are mentioned on the ...

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    Convenience is key, says AHDB Pork

    2016-01-20T00:00:00Z

    The pig sector must adapt to the growing consumer trend towards convenience, AHDB Pork has said.The opportunities to develop new, convenient products, such as pulled pork are there, says AHDB Pork.According to Kantar Worldpanel, preparation and cooking time is down from an average 60 minutes in 1980 to 31 minutes ...

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    G.N. Badley & Sons to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year

    2016-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Shropshire butcher’s shop, G.N. Badley & Sons will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the industry this March.Kay Badley runs the 40-year old shop with Simon Badley.The shop, in Gibbons Road, Trench, was opened by Gordon Badley and his son, Keith, in March 1976 and is now run by Keith’s son, ...

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    New videos highlight importance of sending clean stock to slaughter

    2016-01-18T00:00:00Z

    AHDB Beef and Lamb has produced two videos highlighting the importance of ensuring livestock are clean when they are presented for slaughter.The videos will demonstrate the danger of dirt and faeces being transferred from the hide or wool of an animal onto the meat during processing.The videos, one for cattle ...

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    FDQ officially approved as an Apprentice Assessment Organisation

    2016-01-18T00:00:00Z

    FDQ, a leading awarding organisation specialising in the food industry, has been officially approved by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) as an Apprentice Assessment Organisation (AAO).Derek Williams, FDQ director.The organisation is now listed on the register of AAOs, and a new arm to the business has been launched. FDQ is ...

  • Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with QMS
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    We need to stimulate consumer demand for lamb in the UK and Europe, says QMS

    2016-01-15T00:00:00Z

    2016 has opened on a positive note in regards to farm gate prices for hoggs, which have been increasing slowly over the last few weeks.However, the prices are still well behind those of a year ago, according to recent Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) analysis.Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with ...

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    EU Pig Innovation Group launches

    2016-01-14T00:00:00Z

    A new project partnering some of the best the pig industry has to offer across the EU has been launched.The EU Pig Innovation Group (EU Pig) is a consortium of pig research, knowledge transfer and producer partners that have formed a network to collaborate, coordinate and share findings from existing ...

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    Environment secretary meets industry chiefs to explore new markets for meat

    2016-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Today, environment secretary Elizabeth Truss met with representatives from the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) to explore new markets to meet growing demands for British meat.Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss.She welcomed the growing global appetite for British meat which last year generated £1.27 billion to the UK economy.As part of a ...

  • Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive.
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    Greggs reports growth

    2016-01-13T00:00:00Z

    Greggs, a leading provider of meat products including sausage rolls and pastries in the retail market, has released its fourth quarter trading update, which reveals that total sales for 2015 were up 5.2%.Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive.As expected by the company, like-for-like sales growth slowed to 2.3% in the fourth ...

  • Dunbia group chief executive, Jim Dobson (r), and Dunbia executive director, Jack Dobson, pictured with DARD Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA.
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    Dunbia ships first Northern Ireland pork to India

    2016-01-13T00:00:00Z

    Northern Irish meat processing firm, Dunbia, has sent the first shipment of Northern Ireland pork to India following the opening of the market at the end of 2015.Dunbia group chief executive, Jim Dobson (r), and Dunbia executive director, Jack Dobson, pictured with DARD Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA.The first container arrived ...

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    Former NFMFT president Ken Wakelin passes away

    2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

    National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT) life hon vice president Ken Wakelin died on Wednesday 6th January following a short illness.Ken was a member of the NFMFT for six decades, joining the federation’s executive council in 1990 and serving as president in 1997. In acknowledgement of his service, ...

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    Outlook Conference to focus on Free Trade Agreements

    2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

    The impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on the livestock sector’s global competitiveness will be in the spotlight at next month’s AHDB Outlook Conference.The event, taking place on 9th February in Westminster, London, will be hosted by AHDB Market Intelligence (MI) and the three livestock sectors of the AHDB, including ...

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    Pig cost of production falls 16%

    2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

    The latest cost of production report, produced by AHDB Pork, showed a fall of nearly 16% in 2014, to £1.39/kg.This compares with the rest of the EU at £1.34/kg deadweight, a 14% decrease in sterling terms compared to 2013.However, the overall average number of pigs weaned per sow per year ...

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    Asda buys meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited

    2016-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Asda has acquired two of its key meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Asda has acquired Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Both businesses are located in Yorkshire. Forza, based in Normanton, produces cooked meats and Kober, based in Cleckheaton, produces bacon. They have been Asda’s sole suppliers since January ...

  • AHDB predicts that exports will play a vital role for sheep meat sector
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    AHDB Beef & Lamb shares sheep meat sector export predictions

    2016-01-11T00:00:00Z

    AHDB Beef & Lamb has stated that a two-pronged approach to developing global market opportunities will remain crucial for the sheep meat sector this year and beyond.AHDB predicts that exports will play a vital role for the sheep meat sector.AHDB Beef & Lamb export manager, Jean-Pierre Garnier, mentioned that maximising ...

  • The Meat Education programme will aim to help the whole of the supply chain enhance their knowledge and understanding and provide them with certification.
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    Meat Education Programme launches

    2016-01-08T00:00:00Z

    AHDB Beef and Lamb has launched its Meat Education Programme, an accessible and free-to-use educational resource for the whole of the meat industry.The Meat Education programme will aim to help the whole of the supply chain enhance their knowledge and understanding and provide them with certification.The comprehensive programme was developed ...

  • HCC chairman Dai Davies: "“Climate Change is indisputable and we all have our obligations to the reduction of emissions".
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    HCC chairman urges supply chain to put sustainability first

    2016-01-07T00:00:00Z

    Consumers and retailers, as well as Welsh farmers must strive to put sustainability first in 2016, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chairman, Dai Davies has said.HCC chairman Dai Davies: "“Climate Change is indisputable and we all have our obligations to the reduction of emissions".“Climate Change is indisputable ...

  • Christmas Roast Turkey with all the trimmings.
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    Meat industry enjoys a successful festive season

    2016-01-06T00:00:00Z

    Meat Management talked to a number of industry experts to find out how the 2015 festive season fared, and whether turkey is still the nation’s number one when it comes to Christmas dinner. Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings.Retailers and butchers reported a surge in the sales of ‘non-traditional’ ...

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    Pulled pork campaign to return to TV screens ????????????

    2016-01-06T00:00:00Z

    Phase two of AHDB Pork’s Pulled Pork advertising campaign will return to television screens in February and March.The campaign is timed to coincide with key celebratory events, including Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday, which AHDB Pork has identified as prime occasions for roasting joints and cuts.The TV schedule will be ...

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    PTF director resigns

    2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

    The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has announced that Terry Jones has resigned as its director general and will leave the organisation in April. The NFU has also confirmed that it has appointed Terry as its new director general and he will take up the role in April leading the organisation's ...