All News articles – Page 271
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NewsHCC’s 2020 vision for the red meat industry launched
'Twenty Twenty Vision', a major new document setting out the actions needed by all sectors of the Welsh red meat industry to secure a viable long term future, has been compiled by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC chairman, Dai Davies.Its publication follows an extensive consultation exercise with ...
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England's heat winners for WorldSkills UK contest include Ludlow Food Centre and Walter Smith Fine Foods
Butchery manager at Ludlow Food Centre in Ludlow, John Brereton, and Matthew Parkes, assistant manager for Walter Smith Fine Foods in Willenhall, triumphed in the England heats for the Butchery WorldSkills UK National Competition.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/Matthew-Parkes.jpg|Matthew Parkes receives his certificate from Viv Harvey watched by fellow judges Roger Kelsey (left) ...
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NewsScotland reveals recovery in prime cattle prices
Prime cattle prices have made an almost unprecedented recovery which has seen a rise by eight per cent in the past four weeks, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) analysis.QMS head of economic services, Stuart Ashworth.“Scottish producers are seeing prices for cattle which are seven per cent higher per kilo ...
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NewsYoung cook wins Aspiring Chef Challenge
Eilidh Davidson emerged as the overall winner in the Scotch Beef Young Aspiring Chef Challenge, sponsored by Quality Meat Scotland.Aspiring young chef Eilidh Davidson pictured at home on the family farm, West Cortiecram near Mintlaw.The competition gives young chefs the opportunity to demonstrate their innovation and talent as well as ...
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New Zealand butcher visits UK to learn from Q Guild
Timmy Watson, New Zealand’s 2014 Alto Young Butcher of the Year, has visited the UK on a study tour facilitated by the national Butchers Q Guild.Based in London on the tour, Watson gained experience at three Q Guild Butcher members: Chadwicks in Balham, Lidgates Meat Emporium in Holland Park and ...
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NewsSix figure investment for East Yorkshire poultry business
As summer progresses and the temperatures continue to rise, an East Yorkshire poultry business has invested in a new chiller plant.Middleton-on-the-Wolds based T.Soanes and Son has invested over £110,000 in a new plant to improve the quality and shelf life of the 100,000 chickens that it sells per week.Nigel Upson, ...
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MM Awards dinner guests give generously
The 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards dinner, attended by almost 500 guests, saw leading industry players dig deep and generously raise a significant sum for The Urology Foundation.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/FM8R9013.jpg|Guest entertainer Paul Zerdin (left) with Steve Sefton of WR Wright & Son.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/FM8R9015.jpg|Paul Zerdin (left), guest entertainer at the Meat Management ...
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PTF announces new chairman and vice-chairman
Rob Nugent and Liz Sutton have been elected as the Provision Trade Federation’s (PTF) new chairman and vice-chairman respectively.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/Rob-Nugent.jpg|New PTF chairman, Rob Nugent.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/Liz-Sutton-pic.jpg|Liz Sutton, new vice-chairman of the PTF."]The announcement was made at the PTF’s annual general meeting, held at Ironmonger’s Hall in London. Rob Nugent, operations director ...
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AIMS expresses disappointment as FSA wins judicial review
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has expressed its disappointment at the decision of the judge in the Judicial Review brought against the FSA by AIMS and Cleveland Meat Company Limited, a slaughterhouse operator based in Stockton on Tees.The two organisations had gone to court in attempt to overturn ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group looks to up its game
2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturing companies, has appointed Newgate Communications for a combined corporate and financial communications and public affairs programme to support the growth of its business.Ranjit Singh Boparan.The Birmingham-based group, headed by Ranjit Singh Boparan (pictured), produces around a third of all ...
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NewsHybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales and NFU Scotland react to declining lamb prices
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales and NFU Scotland are trying to stimulate demand for Welsh and Scotch lamb after farmers in Wales and Scotland voiced their concerns over the fall in lamb prices.A strong pound and increased red meat imports – particularly lamb from New Zealand - coupled ...
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NewsNew brand identity for Birtwistles catering butchers
Birtwistles Catering Butchers, part of MJ Birtwistle & Co Food Group, has recently updated its brand identity to convey the extent of the company’s development in recent years.Birtwistles has grown from a small, regional butcher into one of the UK’s largest catering butchers, handling in excess of 1300 orders a ...
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Meat industry show sizzles in hottest summer period on record
During one of the hottest UK summer periods ever recorded the two-day Meatup event at Stoneleigh Park showcased some of the best equipment and services on offer to the UK meat industry.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/General-1.jpg|,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/General-2.jpg|,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/07/Lucy.jpg|Winner of the Premier Young Butcher Competition, Lucy Crawshaw with NFMFT president Jim Sperring (left) and chief ...
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NewsBritish poultry industry continues strong growth
The British poultry meat industry’s contribution to UK GDP has increased by 9% over the last year, up from £3.3bn to £3.6bn, according to a new analysis by Oxford Economics.BPC chief executive, Andrew Large.‘Economic Impact of the British Poultry Meat Industry 2015’, commissioned by the British Poultry Council (BPC), tracks ...
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NewsBritain's Best Young Butcher is.....
Lucy Crawshaw of Taylor’s Farm Shop in Lathom Lancashire is Britain’s Best Young Butcher, winning the title of Premier Young Butcher 2015.Lucy Crawshaw pictured with Jim Sperring, president of the NFMFT and Patricia Dart of The Worshipful Company of Butchers.Lucy beat six other butcher apprentices at the finals of the ...
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NewsMaloney's Country Butchers & Bakers top National Meat Products Competition
Mike Maloney of Maloney’s Country Butchers & Bakers was crowned National Meat Products Champion 2015 for his outstanding pork pie at the National Meat Products Competition. He also took home a total of two category awards, seven gold and three silver awards for a variety of pies and bacon products.Mike ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb identifies opportunities for UK sheep meat exports
According to AHDB Beef and Lamb non-traditional EU markets will be key to developing UK sheep meat exports.Jean-Pierre Garnier, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Volume shipments to Poland, Norway, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have more than doubled since 2010 and, while these markets still only represent 3% of UK exports to member ...
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Dawn Meats acquires 49% stake in French beef and veal processor
Dawn Meats has received approval from the EU Competition Commission for its acquisition of a 49% stake in beef and veal processor, Elivia.Elivia is a leading player in agrifood in France employing 2,600 staff and with annual revenues of over €1bn.The agreement also includes an option for Dawn Meats to ...
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43% of consumers doubt meat authenticity according to recent study
A recent study by Leatherhead Food Research has revealed that up to 43% of consumers are not confident that processed meat products contain the labelled species.In a survey in which respondents were asked to rank their confidence that the food they buy actually contains the species indicated on a scale ...
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News2015 Meat Management Industry Award winners revealed
The 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards ceremony brought together the top names in the UK meat industry to reward the best, products, people, services and suppliers in the business, as voted for by readers of Meat Management magazine and judged by industry experts.The 2015 Meat Management Awards winners with guest ...
