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NewsFSA figures indicate a third of people at risk from campylobacter food poisoning during their lifetime
The Food Standards Agency has revealed new figures suggesting that up to a third of the population could contract food poisoning from campylobacter during their lifetime.As part of Food Safety Week, the FSA has launched the ‘Chicken Challenge’, a call to the whole food chain, from industry to consumers, to ...
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NewsBritish butchers to rehearse for Tri-Nations contest at Meatup
A team of top British butchers will continue their training for this September’s Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge with a “dress rehearsal” at Meatup on 30th June.Meatup’s show organizer, Emma Cash said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the team to Meatup and offer them a great platform to hone their skills.“It’s also ...
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NewsCharity stalwart steps down
Susan White MBE has stepped down from the Butchers’ & Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) following the organisations recent AGM, after being involved with the charity for 35 years.Susan White MBE pictured at a Smoothfield Homes residents BBQ which was organised by her and husband Graham at their home in 2003.During ...
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NewsMajor meat companies help get food science into the classroom
Supported by ABP, Butcher’s Pet Care, Dairy Crest, Faccenda Group, Jordan’s & Ryvita, and Noble Foods, a short course for schools in Food Technology Engineering was recently run by Harper Adams University.The course was designed by the university’s food department. Ralph Early, professor of Food Industry, head of department of ...
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NewsJSR Genetics and Topigs Norsvin agree genetic partnership
JSR Genetics and Topigs Norsvin have formed a genetic partnership to serve the British market.Chairman of JSR Genetics, Bernard Hoggarth.JSR Genetics will become the exclusive distributor of Topigs Norsvin genetics in Great Britain, and the AI activities of AIM UK in Great Britain will be integrated into the JSR AI ...
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NewsABP to launch Farmers of the Future competition at 2015 Balmoral Show
ABP, in conjunction with Blade Farming Northern Ireland, has announced the launch of its Farmers of the Future programme at this year’s Balmoral Show.Farmers of the Future aims to promote farming as a long term career option by encouraging and educating young people with regard to the best rearing practices. ...
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NewsDavidsons Specialist Butchers scoop prizes at Meat Skills Scotland competition
Lisa Finnigan and Steven Cusack both of Davidsons Specialist Butchers, Inverurie were crowned winners at the 2015 Meat Skills Scotland competition at the Scottish Craft Butchers Trade fair in Perth.Lisa Finnigan and Steven Cusack with the awards outside Davidsons Specialist Butchers.Finnigan, winner of the Young Butcher of the Year 2015 ...
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NewsAHDB organises free meat supply chain conference
The use and flow of information in the meat supply chain will be discussed at a free conference taking place on Tuesday 2nd June at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.AHDB/EBLEX business development manager, Christine Walsh.The conference, organised by AHDB’s beef, lamb and pork divisions (EBLEX and BPEX), will cover the latest ...
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NewsHampshire Q Guild butcher chosen for national BBQ contest finale
Owton’s from Southampton will be hoping for more success at next month’s Q Guild Barbecue Championships finale, after being announced as the winner of the Speciality Barbecue Product category in the Southern regional heat for its Oozing Lamb Fillet.The Q Guild Barbecue Championships will take place on 31st May.National winners ...
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NewsLynne Howie of Simon Howie butchers wins Future Business Leader of the Year award
Strathclyde Business School student Lynne Howie, daughter of Perthshire butcher Simon Howie, was announced as winner of the Future Business Leader of the Year award at the TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2015 gala ceremony.Lynne Howie (centre) with Mars representative, Julie Digby (left) and TV presenter Fiona Bruce (right).Howie's ...
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NewsStrength of sterling acknowledged by QMS as key factor in rise of beef imports
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) believes that the strength of sterling has been one of the most significant factors affecting the price of finished cattle in recent months.QMS's head of economics Stuart Ashworth.Stuart Ashworth, head of economics with QMS said: “The currency situation, which has seen a ten -15 per cent ...
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NewsBuyers show keen interest in Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb at Hong Kong event
According to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), buyers have been taking a keen interest in Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI at Hofex, Asia’s leading food and hospitality trade show, taking place in Hong Kong.Quality Meat Scotland’s head of marketing, Laurent Vernet.At present there are three Scottish meat companies exporting ...
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Pork industry invited to help progress Pork Centre of Excellence bid
More than 80 companies and nearly 30 industry organisations have thrown their weight behind the bid to create a Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) and the next step forward is a workshop.The meeting is planned for 5th June at Fera near York for potential industry investors to ...
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Does voting help you waste less food?
As the country goes to the polls, the latest Food Science & Technology Show blog asks a pertinent question: 'Does voting help you waste less food?'In his blog, Steve Osborn, one of the speakers in a packed seminar programme said: "We have something of an issue in the UK. We ...
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NewsLast opportunity to order BPEX's ‘pulled pork’ butcher kits
BPEX has received a record number of orders for its free promotional ‘pulled pork’ kits and are nearly out of stock.BPEX butchery and product development manager, Keith Fisher.As a result of this month’s ‘Pulled Pork’ television campaign, butchers are being encouraged to order BPEX’s ‘pulled pork’ kits before supplies completely ...
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NewsDunbia and Shannon Meats announce a joint venture to increase export drive
Meat processor, Dunbia has announced a joint venture agreement with Dutch based meat company, Shannon Meats.Jim Dobson (r) chief executive, Dunbia pictured with Ronnie Bosma, chief executive, Shannon Meats.“This agreement marks a key milestone in Dunbia’s strategic expansion plans,” explains Jim Dobson, Dunbia Group chief executive. “We have been doing ...
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NewsDutch butchers to headline Q Guild business conference
The keynote speakers for the Butchers Q Guild’s annual national business conference have been announced.Q Guild national chairman, Mark Turnbull.Keurslager Butchers of Holland will open the Conference, followed by Cy Chadwick, a freelance television producer and co-founder of the production company ‘A Typical Media.’“The Keurslager name is extremely well-known and ...
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NewsSenior management change at Ishida Europe
Long-serving managing director of Ishida Europe, Graham Clements, is stepping down from his role at the beginning of May, handing over the position and day to day running of the company to former finance director Dave Tiso. Clements is to remain with the business as chairman to help effect a ...
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NewsDoug Brydges OBE retires as president of IMTA
International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) president Doug Brydges OBE has retired after more than 26 years in the role.Doug Brydges OBE.His length of service is testament to the skill he brought to the role, not only appreciated by IMTA but also European association, the UECBV. Many throughout the industry have ...
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NewsBDCI offers bursaries to students looking to break into meat and livestock industry
The Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) is providing bursaries worth up to £5,000 per year for full time Harper Adams University students.Bob Bansback.The BDCI Bursary is open to all first and second year BSc or FdSc undergraduates and postgraduates studying for PgC, PgD or MSc courses. To be eligible ...
