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NewsExport uncertainty impacts poultry industry confidence
Poultry industry confidence has been knocked by a decline in exports, according to a new survey from the British Poultry Council (BPC).BPC chief executive, Andrew Large commented on the positive outlook many companies have in their futures, despite the current drop in confidence.15.4% of respondents said they felt slightly less ...
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New figures reveal increase in calf registrations
Figures compiled by the British Cattle Movement Survey (BCMS) show that the number of beef sired calf registrations in the UK, in 2014 increased by two per cent to stand at 1.73 million.Contributing to this was the number of beef calf registrations in Wales, which also increased by two per ...
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Finalists revealed in search for 'England’s Best Steak Pie'
Six finalists for ‘England’s Best Steak Pie’ 2015 competition have been revealed.The six finalists are:Steak and Caramelised Onion Pie – Drewtons, Yorkshire (retail category)Traditional Steak Pie – M Newitt & Sons Ltd, Oxfordshire (retail category)Beef & Bombardier Pie – Measures Butchers, Cambridgeshire (retail category)Beef and Merlot Pie – Dunkleys, Northamptonshire ...
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HCC look to take Welsh meat to Belgium
A marketing drive to put Welsh lamb and beef on the menus of restaurants in Belgium has taken place this week.Representatives from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Welsh processing companies are at Horecatel, Belgium’s premier trade show for the hotel, restaurant and catering trade. The event ...
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New trade website set up for Wales’ red meat industry
A new website aimed at trade professionals with an interest in Wales’ red meat industry is now live.The website, created by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has been produced following calls for a separate platform for importers, exporters, multiple retailers, butchers and the foodservice sector to obtain ...
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NewsEBLEX to deliver a master class in meat science
EBLEX has developed a new training course giving people working in the meat industry an opportunity to improve their technical knowledge.EBLEX's Dr Phil Hadley: "We're aiming to help improve awareness of the basics of meat science."The course is designed to address all aspects of meat quality, such as tenderness, flavour ...
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New processors sign up to code of practice for the purchase of cattle
Three new processors have signed up to the code of practice for the purchase of cattle agreed by the BMPA and the NFU, following its launch on 17th February.The three new processors are:Linden FoodsPickstock Telford LtdWD MeatsThey join ABP Food Group, Dovecote Park Limited, Kepak Group, Randall Parker Foods, 2 ...
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Women in the meat industry get motivational boost from World Cup winner
England women’s rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE proved to be an inspirational speaker at the first seminar for women in the meat industry last week.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/meat034lr.jpg|England women’s rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE proved to be an inspirational speaker.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/meat007lr.jpg|Katy McLean MBE, Laura Ryan and Pamela Brook hosted the inaugral Women ...
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NewsProduct judging breaks all previous records
The Meat Management Industry Awards product judging is now in full swing with 840 products entered from across the UK industry.Judges hard at work during day one of product judging in the 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards.As usual major manufacturers and retailers are well represented along with independent retail butchers ...
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Additional seminars announced for Food Science & Technology Show
Two new seminars have been added to the programme at the Food Science & Technology Show on 30th June and 1st July.Dr Craig Leadley, Innovative Processing Technologies section manager at Campden BRI will be discussing Food Manufacturing of the Future, with an emphasis on what will be happening in the ...
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NewsScottish hogg prices supported by tightening supplies in Europe
Scottish producer prices for hoggs are being supported by a tightening of supplies in the UK and across the major European sheep-producing countries, analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed.Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics services.Between June 2014 and the end of January 2015, UK abattoirs handled almost 470,000 ...
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NewsMarel presents its 4th Meat ShowHow in Denmark
Machinery and equipment supplier Marel hosted around 250 guests at its Progress Point test kitchens in Copenhagen on Thursday 5th March for its annual Meat ShowHow day.The Meat ShowHow was launched four years ago by Marel and has been growing in popularity with its customers and potential customers alike. Last ...
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NewsKarro Food Group to invest £10 million into processing and production
Karro Food Group, one of the leading suppliers of British pork into the retail, trade and foodservice industries, has announced a £10m investment into processing and production across its operations.The capital investment programme, financed from cash generated by the business, will be carried out over the next 12 months at ...
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NewsOfficial BDCI handover
Previous BDCI festival chairman, Norman Hatcliff is pictured here handing over his official chain of office to Rose Price, following her appointment in January.Former BDCI festival chairman Norman Hatcliff with new festival chairman Rose PricePrice, former head of buying for ocado.com, has always taken a keen interest in the BDCI ...
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Quality Meat Scotland appoints three new board members
Three new board members have been appointed to the board of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/scott-henderson-3.jpg|New BDCI board member, Scott Henderson.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/HUNDLESHOPE-Kate-Rowell2-e1539764903556.jpg|New chair of Quality Meat Scotland, Kate Rowell.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/Jock-Gibson.jpg|Jock Gibson has been appointed as a BDCI board member."]The new appointees are Jock Gibson, who runs Macbeth’s butchers in Forres, Scott ...
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HCC launches action plan for the Welsh red meat industry
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has outlined a new action plan for the Welsh red meat industry aimed at increasing sales.The priorities in the action plan are twofold: To increase demand for Welsh red meat products, thereby increasing sales and returns To improve production efficiency, thereby increasing ...
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NewsCelebratory dinner to mark UK gaining export access to Thailand
EBLEX, UKTI and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) will host a celebratory reception and dinner at the British Embassy in Bangkok to mark the UK gaining export access of beef and lamb to the Thailand market.Jean-Pierre Garnier, EBLEX export manager, said: “EBLEX is committed to helping cultivate new export markets for ...
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NewsButchery masterclass to be held for charity
Daniel Turnbull, a young Alnwick butcher, is to host ‘An Evening with Butcher Dan’ later this month to help raise funds for Scope, the UK charity that supports disabled people.Turnbull will demonstrate how to select and prepare popular beef, lamb, pork and chicken cuts, sold at the family run Turnbull’s ...
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NewsSamworth Brothers Charity Challenge countdown begins
Teams taking part in the Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge have begun their 100 day countdown to the event.The charity event, held on 13th June will see teams dropped at a secret location near Lake Vyrnwy in Powys to begin a 65 kilometre cycling, kayaking and orienteering challenge through remote mountain ...
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NewsMagnificent Seven at Meatup
Meatup will host the country’s best young butchers as they compete for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2015, awarded by the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT).Tara Davies is one of seven nominees up for the Premier Young Butcher award.Following a record number of applications the nominees ...
