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NewsWelsh sheep industry warned of outbreak of Nematodirus
An amber warning has been issued to the Welsh sheep industry, alerting farmers to an increased risk of Nematodirus, a contagious infection that affects young lambs and is caused by a worm called Nematodirus battus.A cold spell and frosty nights followed by warmer weather has increased soil temperatures, triggering a ...
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NewsFirst Scotch haggis with PGI status available in Aldi stores in Scotland
The first Scotch haggis containing Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI is now exclusively available at Aldi stores in Scotland.Made by Campbells Prime Meat Ltd, in Linlithgow, the recipe has been developed with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Christopher Campbell, Campbells Prime Meat Ltd managing director, said: “We are delighted to ...
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NewsHigh-flying pork prices come back down to earth, report suggests
According to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report, the global pork industry has been searching for stability during the first quarter of 2015, with strong supply growth and relatively weak demand driving the market.Pork prices are sharply lower as robust global supply growth, driven by the US, Russia and Brazil, ...
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NewsMoy Park awarded for environmental performance at KFC Supplier Awards
Moy Park, a leading UK food manufacturer, has been awarded the Environmental Award at the recent KFC Supplier Awards, recognising the company’s leadership in sustainability and environmental performance.Representatives from Moy Park receiving their Environmental Award at the KFC Supplier Awards.The company has achieved zero waste to landfill status across all ...
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NewsPositive forecast for Scotland’s first venison black pudding
Scotland’s first ever venison black pudding has the potential to be a serious hit, research has shown.Scotland's first ever venison black pudding.Food scientists from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU) have been running trials of the new food product which will be the first commercially produced black pudding made with venison ...
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Asda apologises after imported lamb sold under UK label
Asda has apologised after selling imported lamb incorrectly labelled as being born, bred and slaughtered in the UK.Borders sheep farmer, Sue Sharp purchased a leg of lamb at Asda in Galashiels, having specifically sought out British produce for Easter lunch. However, with the label clearly stating that the lamb had ...
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NewsUK now exporting more pigmeat than Scotch whisky to China
Pig meat exports to China have now overtaken those of Scotch whisky, according to figures released by BPEX.BPEX director, Mick Sloyan: “China is increasingly important to us..."Pork, offal and breeding stock worth just under £60 million were sent last year while exports of whisky were worth £53.6 million.BPEX director Mick ...
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NewsTeam GB line up selected for Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge
Six butchers have been selected to represent Team GB at the Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge, following a closely fought contest last month.The recently selected GB team members with Keith Fisher, BPEX, former National Q Guild chairman Brindon Addy and EBLEX's Martin Eccles.The Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge is a three-way butchery competition between ...
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NewsBPEX to offer butcher kits as part of ‘pulled pork’ campaign
Butchers will have access to new point-of-sale material, to be launched as part of BPEX’s advertising campaign for ‘pulled pork’ this May.BPEX's Keith Fisher is "hugely excited" by the potential impact of the campaign.The promotional kits contain a range of material to help demonstrate the ease in which pork shoulder ...
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NewsThe Black Farmer looks to export markets for its sausages
UK premium sausage brand, The Black Farmer is to target potential foreign export markets including Spain, Dubai, Japan and Korea, as it looks to take its gluten free products overseas.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, aka The Black Farmer.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known as ‘The Black Farmer’ is to take part in a UK Trade ...
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NewsSteak may have been voted nation's favourite but seminar will ask has meat consumption peaked?
This week steak was voted as the nation's favourite beef dish, particularly amongst those aged 18 to 24. At the same time new research by Datamonitor Consumer predicts the decline of the high protein trend within the next five years. So, has meat consumption reached its peak and if so, ...
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NewsRestaurants can win customer trust by serving British meat according to the NPA
Foodservice companies would benefit from sourcing more British meat and labelling it as such, like supermarkets do, according to National Pig Association chairman, Richard Lister.Lister's comments come following YouGov data released by BPEX, which showed that nearly 70% of shoppers trust the meat they buy in supermarkets either a lot ...
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NewsNew processing and packaging guide to support export opportunities
EBLEX has produced a new offal and variety meats processing and packaging guide for English processors in a drive to encourage processors to extract greater value from the whole carcase and reduce waste.EBLEX's Garnier said the guide will provide the information necessary to ensure optimum quality.The guide will outline the ...
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NewsSteak proves the most popular beef dish, particularly amongst youngsters
Ahead of Great British Beef Week from 23rd April to 3rd May, a survey conducted by YouGov to find Britain’s favourite beef dish has revealed steak as the overall winner (29%), followed by roast beef (23%) and spaghetti bolognese (14%).Roast beef remains the favourite beef dish for those aged 55 ...
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Independent retailer Tom Hennessy has died at the age of 85
Retired independent retailer and life honorary vice president of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT), Tom Hennessy has passed away, aged 85.Known as 'The Proper Butcher' he was once described as such by The Queen Mother and it was also the name of his shop in Mitcham.Tom ...
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NewsEnvironmental stress triggers disease in pigs
A study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown that environmental stress can make pigs more likely to suffer from disease, which is costing the industry in the UK millions of pounds a year in attempts to control.The findings could influence the conditions that pig herds are kept in ...
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NewsRed Tractor Assurance to launch campaign as BBQ season approaches
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) is running a major on-pack promotion this summer, to drive awareness and understanding of Red Tractor standards.The campaign will also give shoppers the chance to win tickets to join Red Tractor ambassador, Alex James at a summer BBQ.Prominent labels will feature on pre-packed barbecue meat ranges ...
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Red Tractor seeks to appoint new chairman
Assured Food Standards (AFS), the company that operates the Red Tractor scheme, is recruiting for a new chairman to replace David Gregory who will be standing down later this year having completed the maximum six years’ service allowed.Interested candidates will preferably have Board level experience in the food supply chain, ...
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NewsLidl, Aldi and Morrisons help boost Scotch Lamb over Easter
NFU Scotland’s latest ScotchWatch – a ‘secret shopper’ look at how Scottish produce is presented on supermarket shelves – found that 100% of the fresh lamb being offered in the Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons stores visited this Easter was clearly identified as Scotch.With lambing now in full swing, this should ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week to kick off on St George's Day
Great British Beef Week (GBBW), organised by Ladies in Beef, returns this year to raise awareness of the quality and versatility of assured British beef, and its opening coincides with St George’s Day on 23rd April.Running from 23rd April to 3rd May, the week aims to raise vital funds for ...
