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NewsEBLEX to visit HOFEX to help develop export markets in Asia
To help develop existing and potential export markets in Asia, EBLEX’s export team is preparing to highlight Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb cuts during HOFEX, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this month.EBLEX's export manager Jean-Pierre Garnier.From 6th to 9th May, EBLEX will provide a platform ...
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NewsOlleco's sustainable solution acknowledged at Guardian Sustainable Business Awards
On 28th April, Olleco, the renewable energy division of ABP Food Group and the largest organic waste collector in the UK, has won the Innovation Winner in the Waste category for the 2015 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards which recognises the innovative biodiesel plant powered by the outputs of anaerobic digestion.Adam ...
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NewsHCC entertains European red meat buyers
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, (HCC,) has arranged three visits for European buyers of red meat as a result of networking at recent events and meetings.HCC's Laura Pickup is pleased with the potential the NDPB has in Europe.It also reinforced its relationship with a major German retailer through ...
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NewsBMPA implements new Pork Quality Scheme
Following a major review of its pork quality standards, the BMPA has launched its updated Pork Scheme.BMPA director, Stephen Rossides said the new review is the most: "Comprehensive and thorough" the BMPA has ever carried out.Over several months, the BMPA carried out an evaluation of its standards to ensure that ...
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NewsSurge in membership for Scottish Quality Assurance Scheme
There has been a significant increase in the number of farmers applying to become members of Quality Meat Scotland’s Cattle and Sheep Quality Assurance scheme.At the start of this year QMS launched a major recruitment drive to increase the membership of this quality assurance scheme. The first four months of ...
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NewsDanes publish progress in delivering improvements in pig welfare
The Danish Pig Research Centre has just published details of the progress made in implementing the agreements reached at the Pig Welfare Summit in March 2014.Last year’s meeting was called by the Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, Dan Jørgensen, and signatories to the agreement included representatives from the ...
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NewsLancashire butcher Honeywell Meats joins The Q Guild
Honeywell Meats, from Woodplumpton, near Preston in Lancashire, is the latest recruit to sign up to the national Butchers Q Guild.Anthony and John Gornall in their shop.Honeywell’s was established in 1970 by the Gornall family as a small enterprise, selling their own hand-reared pork from a stall in their garage ...
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NewsBill Gates blog mirrors Meatup seminar themes
In his latest blog billionaire (and reformed vegetarian) Bill Gates addresses several of the topics to be addressed at the Meatup and Food Science & Technology Show seminars later this summer.Should meat consumption be reduced? and Has meat consumption peaked and if so what can we do about it? will ...
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NewsMichelin starred chef Tom Kerridge to champion pulled pork in new BPEX campaign
Michelin starred chef and restaurant owner Tom Kerridge has been announced as the ambassador of BPEX’s 2015 Pulled Pork campaign.The new ambassador of BPEX's pulled pork campaign, Tom Kerridge in action.Kerridge will demonstrate the simplicity, ease and enjoyment of cooking pulled pork through a series of videos and online chats ...
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NewsButcher launches modern Scotch pie into Asda stores across Scotland
'We hae meat', an Ayrshire-based family butcher business, has launched its innovative Single Portion Pie range into all 62 Asda stores across Scotland in a £250,000 deal.We hae meat's Carole and Alex Paton with the company's new Single Portion Pie range.The new range has been inspired by current flavour trends ...
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NewsHCC searching for passionate individuals for its Livestock Scholarship
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is offering individuals passionate about the red meat industry a chance to apply for its Livestock Scholarship.HCC's technical development executive Lynfa Davies with two of last year's scholars, Eleri Price and James Powell.In order to qualify for funding of up to £3,500, ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland secures €1.2 million grant from Europe
The Scottish red meat industry is set to benefit from a €1.2 million (£861,000) grant secured from the European Commission (EC) by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). The grant will support activities to promote Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI in Great Britain and five important European markets – Denmark, ...
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QSM steak superstars crowned by EBLEX
Winners of ‘England’s Best Sirloin Steak’, ‘England’s Best Innovative Steak’ and ‘England’s Best Steak Pie’ were announced last night at the inaugural EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Excellence Awards which took place at the Underglobe in London.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Steak-Pie-Overall-Winner-Dunkleys-for-Whitbread.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Steak Pie', Dunkleys.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Innovative-Steak-Overall-Winner-Aubrey-Allen.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Innovative ...
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EBLEX showcases QSM beef and lamb to Spain’s foodservice professionals
EBLEX showcased its cuts of Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb to Spain’s foodservice professionals at an industry show in Madrid.Representatives from the foodservice sector and members of the public were joined by British ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley and Spanish agriculture minister, Isabel García Tejerina.Susana Morris, EBLEX export ...
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NewsBrechin abattoir development well underway
Construction work is now well underway at Brechin abattoir and is on schedule for completion towards the end of this year, according to Quality Pork Limited (QPL), who took ownership of the site at the end of 2014.The new chillers being constructed next to the existing abattoir building at Brechin.The ...
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According to survey, supermarkets shun cheap imports for British pork
As Tesco reports its largest loss in its 96 year history (£6.38 billion), the latest Porkwatch survey reveals the supermarket has maintained its proportion of British pork versus imported supplies.Despite cheaper imported supplies being available, the supermarket has maintained British pork at 66% and British sausages at 80%. It has ...
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Visit the Meatup blog for 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper
The latest Meatup Blog will give readers planning to visit the show on 30th June-1st July a taste of some of the wide ranging topics covered on its seminar programme.In her latest blog, Jaquie Finn provides 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper food safety records: "The majority of ...
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EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass a success
Delegates representing both large-scale producers and smaller independent organisations took part in the inaugural EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass, which offered people working in the meat industry the chance to improve their technical knowledge over two days.Dr Peter Sheard, who delivered the training with EBLEX specialists, said: “The aim was to ...
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NewsScottish beef industry urged to focus on positivity, efficiency and opportunities
Speaking at a media briefing on Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) planned activities for the year ahead, chairman Jim McLaren urged beef producers to focus on the aspects of their business profitability and efficiency which they can control.McLaren urged the industry to "focus our energy on the aspects of our business ...
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NewsFred Mallion MBE dies at age of 94
A stalwart of the meat industry, Fred Mallion MBE passed away peacefully earlier this week, aged 94.Fred Mallion MBE.Fred will be remembered for his significant contribution to training and education in the industry.Most of that was at Smithfield College of Food Technology from 1962-1985 where he trained and worked with ...
