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NewsTesco supplied with over 150,000 haggis for Burns Night courtesy of a butcher
Perthshire butcher Simon Howie helped to fuel Burns’ Night celebrations after producing a record number of haggis for Tesco this year.The company, which has grown from a single shop in Dunning, has been supplying the supermarket chain with an expanding range of products during their relationship which spans over eight ...
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NewsHCC inspires teachers as well as students
The tables were turned in the classroom recently when Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) paid a visit to help not only educate students but their teachers too.Elwen Roberts, consumer executive of HCC, (left) with teachers during workshops on the importance of a balanced diet.HCC organised two practical ...
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NewsDawn Meats, Tulip and Linden Foods honoured at food industry awards
Linden Foods, Tulip Ltd and Dawn Meats were amongst the winners honoured at the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards 2015 in London, hosted by rugby legend and Celebrity MasterChef Phil Vickery MBE.The Food Management Today Food Industry Award winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).Tulip's product ...
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NewsQMS launches Quality Assurance member recruitment drive
A major recruitment drive is being launched this month to increase the membership of Quality Meat Scotland’s quality assurance schemes.The campaign is being launched along with a range of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the quality assurance schemes which underpin the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...
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NewsButcher launches new wholesale venture for the South West
A new wholesale foodservice company has been launched in the South West this month by a Cornish butcher.Director Gavin Roberts and the Two Brothers team at the distribution hub near Newquay.Two Brothers Foods is the new venture from Gavin Roberts of Kernow Sausages; an enterprising Cornish butcher who made his ...
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News'Pies' not just the limit for Scottish butcher
At this year's annual Scotch Pie Awards one local pie maker made off with a haul.While others picked up the one award - occasionally two - Tom Courts trod the path to the stage more than anyone else in the 250 strong audience, with a seven-strong series of wins. At ...
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Singapore spotlight for Quality Standard beef
Demand from the foodservice sector in Singapore could present significant opportunities for UK beef exports to the region, according to EBLEX.EBLEX highlighted the versatility of Quality Standard Beef to the foodservice sector at an event with local and international chefs cooking different recipes, giving their take on traditional and new ...
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NewsScotch beef could be heading to the USA soon
Within the next six months Scottish red meat plants will come under the scrutiny of American food safety inspectors with a view to giving a green light for exports to the USA.Lochhead is optimistic about the forthcoming inspections.Scottish Food Secretary, Richard Lochhead said: “I am looking forward to Scotland hosting ...
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NewsPhil Vickery MBE to host top food awards
Ex-England and international rugby star and winner of Celebrity MasterChef, Phil Vickery MBE, will be hosting the Food Management Today Industry Awards in London tomorrow at Plaisterers Hall.Phil Vickery MBE will present the food industry with top honours.Food Management Today is Meat Management's sister magazine and its awards will be ...
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More meat produced in 2014
UK production of sheep, beef and pig meat increased during 2014, according to the latest figures released by Defra.This was due to a combination of factors including a rise in both slaughterings and carcase weights.The total production of UK sheep meat in 2014 increased by three per cent on the ...
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NewsFinalists revealed for 'Britain's Best Sirloin Steak'
The 'Britain's Best Sirloin Steak' competition, run by EBLEX, has disclosed its finalists.The competition, which recognises and rewards quality, innovation and excellence in beef and lamb production, has been narrowed to nine finalists.EBLEX food-service project manager, Hugh Judd, said: "We are delighted with the level of interest in this new ...
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NewsTeam GB with Aubrey Allen scoop gold in Bocuse D'Or
Aubrey Allen's Martin Crombie and Michael Perkins have scooped gold in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or contest.Winning butchers from Aubrey Allen Michael Perkins, (left) Martin Crombie (far right) with MD Russell Allen.Aubrey allen were chosen to represent England in the prestigious European butchery competition , Sirha in Lyon .Lyon , the ...
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Bord Bia announces export performance and prospects report
Bord Bia has launched its Export Performance and Prospects Report which reflects a 4% increase in exports for 2014 to reach a record high of almost €10.5 billion.Aidan Cotter, chief executive, Bord Bia outlined the background to the fifth consecutive year of export growth for the food and drink industry. ...
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NewsCall to action for Britain's best butchers to claim the Tri Nations Cup
In the quest to bring home the trophy, Team GB is launching its search for the six best butchers in the country, whose skills will be pitted against their counterparts, including New Zealand - the hosts and current champions of this year's competition.Butcher David Lishman, captain of Team GB: "Quietly ...
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NewsSAMW takes positive view of meat sector developments for 2015
Scotland's meat industry leaders declare they are looking for positive action on two key fronts this year.Alan McNaughton SAMW president (left) and Geoff Ogle CEO of FSS.Alan McNaughton, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) said: "Delivering practical results from last year's Beef 2020 Report and the commissioning ...
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NewsOpportunity to explore leather technologies
Members will have the opportunity to visit the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) on Tuesday 17th February, courtesy of the Institute of Meat."The leather industry is a very important sector of the meat industry" says Keith Fisher, chief executive of the Institute of Meat, and keen advocate of the ...
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NewsSurprise 'Smillie' pie delivery for Glasgow postie
A long-serving Glasgow postman had his morning brightened with a surprise delivery from TV presenter Carol Smillie as part of a 'Warm and Tasty' campaign to celebrate the humble pie.Carol Smillie presents pie to Royal Mail staff as part of 'Warm and Tasty' campaignGeorge Haddow was pleasantly surprised when he ...
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Important debate on trade with the USA for poultry industry
An important debate in the House of Commons today will focus on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the UK and the USA and the poultry industry at 4.30pm, as proposed by Roger Williams MP.According to The British Poultry Council the UK poultry industry currently supports 73,200 jobs ...
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Faccenda Foods sees fourth consecutive year of improved results
Faccenda Foods has filed annual results showing a strong performance for the 2013/14 financial year. The results showed year-on-year top line growth of 12% to £520 million and an increase in pre- tax profits to just over £15 million.This is the first time the business has published its results since ...
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NewsUK appoints its first agriculture and food counsellor in China
The UK’s first agriculture and food counsellor in China, Karen Morgan has been appointed to help increase Britain's growing food and drink exports to the country.Karen Morgan, the UK's first agriculture and food counsellor in China.This new role will help British firms tap into China’s growing interest in specialty foods, ...
