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Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep a rich source of fatty acids
Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep can have up to 10 times more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on non-pasture sources, a group of MPs has been told.In response to these findings professor Robert Pickard, of Cardiff University and a member of the Meat Advisory Panel ...
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Hilton's pre-tax profits show a growth of 1.3%
Meat processor, Hilton Food Group has released its financial results for the 52 weeks ending 28th December 2014, which show a pre-tax profit growth of 1.3% to £25.2 million.Volume sales were also up, rising 3.5% from 223,568 to 231,504 tonnes.However, unfavourable exchange rates and lower meat prices resulted in revenue ...
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NewsEBLEX creates a point-of-sale hub for retailers
EBLEX has created a point-of-sale (POS) hub for retailers to create their own professional posters and cabinet cards.Examples of what retailers can do at the new POS hub.EBLEX's Dick van Leeuwen demonstrated the Hub to Meat Management on the EBLEX stand at IFE earlier this week. "Butchers can create posters ...
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NewsOpportunities for red meat exports to China in spotlight
Future exports of beef and lamb to China could mirror the successful blueprint of pork and benefit the entire supply chain, according to EBLEX.Peter Hardwick, EBLEX head of trade development: "While we are mindful of global market volatility, the market in China clearly presents tremendous opportunities for the UK."Peter Hardwick, ...
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NewsMeat supplier, Northern Paper Board unveils expansion project
Northern Paper Board, which supplies solid board boxes for the food processing industry in the meat and poultry markets, has unveiled plans for a £1.3 million expansion and investment project at its site in Skipton, North Yorkshire.MP Julian Smith prepares to turn the soil at the limits of Northern Paper ...
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NewsDunbia invests in a new 'intelligent' boning hall creating 209 new jobs in Dungannon
Dunbia Northern Ireland is making a £27 million capital investment that will lead to the creation of 209 jobs over the next three years.Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster with Dunbia's MD Jim Dobson who said: “It will help us to maintain our position as a leading meat processor ...
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NewsHead of the Food Crime Unit appointed
The FSA has appointed Andy Morling as the head of the Food Crime Unit, and he starts in the role this week.Andy Morling, Head of the new Food Crime Unit at the FSAAndy has extensive experience in intelligence and investigations, having spent the majority of his career working in these ...
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NewsPrys Morgan appointed HCC’s Head of Operations
Prys Morgan has been appointed the new head of operations with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.Mr Morgan is a well known figure in the red meat industry and has extensive experience in all areas of the business.He was most recently employed as the Livestock Procurement Controller with 2 ...
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NewsProvenance places independent butchers in prime position
According to EBLEX, independent butchers are best placed to capitalise on the public’s new-found love of all things culinary, despite the industry losing a generation through lack of training opportunities.A report commissioned by EBLEX revealed the outlook for the industry is positive and should continue to grow as consumers become ...
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NewsUK beef prices affected by range of factors
Exchange rate movements is one factor putting pressure on UK beef prices, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth of QMS: "... despite the number of animals beginning to tighten, the volume of beef they produce is continuing to run ahead to last year."Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics services ...
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NewsYork butcher secures rosette winners at Skipton Auction Mart
York area farmer and butcher Anthony Swales went home with both red rosette winners at Skipton Auction Mart’s annual spring show and sale of young feeding bulls.Anthony Swales, right, with the Skipton young bull red rosette winner from Jeff Walker, left.Swales paid £1,270 for the first prize ten-months or under ...
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NewsPolitical parties commit to supporting for poultry industry in next government
A recent poultry industry hustings event, hosted by The British Poultry Council and animal health business Elanco, saw MPs from each of the three major parties pledge support for the industry post the general election.Audience members were made up of senior representatives from the UK poultry industry.The hustings focused on ...
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NewsScotch Lamb given boost at Asda
Scotch lamb and Quality Meat Scotland were given a boost by reigning Miss Scotland, Ellie McKeating, as she served up Scotch Lamb broth to shoppers at Asda, Bearsden, Glasgow as part of the ‘Happier Mealtimes’ roadshow in Scotland.This story was originally published on a previous version of the Meat Management ...
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NewsQ Guild appoints new manager
Gordan Newlands has been appointed as the new manager of the Q Guild, having previously been an active member for six years, until 2010.Gordon Newlands has been appointed as the new manager of the Q Guild.He returns with experience as director of operations at Bidvest Campbell Brothers, based in Bonnyrigg, ...
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Livestock industry looks for funding support for new centre of excellence
A new Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) is looking to attract Government funding under the Agri-Tech strategy to help towards the building of a centre of excellence and is being led by BPEX.Any Government funding received will have to be matched by contributions from industry partners and this ...
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NewsDawn Meats wins McDonald’s Europe 'Sustainable Supply Award'
Dawn Meats has been awarded the McDonald’s Europe 'Sustainable Supply Award' at the bi-annual McDonald’s Europe Supply Chain Symposium.Pictured at the McDonald’s Europe Supply Chain symposium, Niall Browne, CEO, Dawn Meats (pictured fifth from left) along with Dawn Meats' colleagues and members of McDonald's Global Team.The McDonald’s 'Sustainable Supply Award' ...
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NewsDorset butcher celebrates 500 year anniversary
The oldest family business in the country, Butchers RJ Balson and Son, is marking its 500 year anniversary with the publication of a new book "500 Years Behind the Block."Richard Balson, master butcher at RJ Balson and Son and author of 500 Years Behind the Block.“I wrote the book as ...
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NewsEBLEX appoints new Quality Schemes executive
The EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) scheme has announced the appointment of Deanna Girgan as Quality Schemes executive.EBLEX's new Quality Schemes executive, Deanna Girgan.Girgan, who has 20 years of experience in the food industry, will work with members to ensure they are fully benefiting from the programme.The QSM scheme for ...
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NewsQMS's commitment to animal welfare highlighted by Charter
Quality Meat Scotland’s commitment to animal welfare in the production of beef, lamb and pork in Scotland has been highlighted in the “Animal Welfare and Wellbeing Charter” launched by QMS."This Charter reflects Qulaity Meat Scotland's on-going commitment to animal welfare...” QMS chairman, Jim McLaren said.The aim of this new corporate ...
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NewsDelivering value for the industry is the drive for AHDB change
A relentless focus on delivering best value for the industry is the driver behind current changes at AHDB and its movement towards ‘one organisation’, according to chairman Peter Kendall, who was speaking at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference.AHDB chairman Peter Kendall said: “I believe that our organisation can work smarter, be ...
