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NewsGovernment appears to shun scientific advice to reduce stress to sheep in non-stun slaughter under new WATOK regulations
Defra’s interpretation, under the forthcoming new WATOK regulations due to be laid shortly, looks set to remain unchanged in relation to sheep subject to religious slaughter, continuing to insist on individual loading into a V-shaped restrainer.This decision appears to fly in the face of independent scientific research conducted by the ...
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NewsScottish red meat export figures rising
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) annual survey of Scottish red meat exporters has revealed a 4.3 per cent increase in the total red meat exported from Scotland for the year ending September 2015 to approximately £76.6 million (excluding fifth quarter value).Beef represented 55% of the total red meat exported from Scotland, ...
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Champions crowned at Great Yorkshire Pork Pie, Sausage and Black Pudding Competition
The 2015 Great Yorkshire Pork Pie, Sausage and Black Pudding Competition, which attracted 280 entries from across the UK, saw B&M Collins Butchers in Cleckheaton, Bradford crowned Supreme Pork Pie champion.Supreme Sausage champion was awarded to Bolster Moor Farm Shop in Golcar, Huddersfield for its thick pork sausage, whilst Martin ...
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NewsDeputy Minister backs HCC on-pack Welsh Lamb campaign
PGI Welsh Lamb’s latest marketing initiative - an on-pack competition for a luxury holiday for two to Antigua – has received the backing of Welsh Government’s Farming and Food Minister Rebecca Evans.Welsh Government’s Farming and Food Minister Rebecca Evans supporting PGI Welsh Lamb.The sticker will feature on Welsh Lamb products ...
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NewsLaura Ryan appointed strategy director for beef and lamb at AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed founder of the professional networking group Meat Business Women Laura Ryan as its sector strategy director for Beef and Lamb, who will take up her post shortly.Ryan's appointment will help shape the way forward for the beef and lamb sector.In her ...
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NewsHCC welcomes Italian importers to south Wales
Importers from the Italian red meat industry embarked on a farm-to-fork fact-finding mission in south Wales recently as part of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotions Wales’ (HCC) expanding Italian export activity.During the visit, the 21-strong Cesenam-based group of importers and their key clients undertook a plant tour to examine ...
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NewsEast Yorkshire poultry business launches new game range
East Yorkshire family owned poultry business, T. Soanes & Son has launched a new range in response to growing consumer demand for wild game.T Soanes & Son, general manger, Nigel Upson.Following Mintel's report, Fifty, which identified British game as one of the world's top 50 consumer growth markets as sales ...
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NewsBrady Family ham secures Budgens UK listing
Irish pre-pack ham brand Brady Family has secured a listing across the full estate of Budgens UK stores for its two best-selling products – Glazed By Hand and Traditional ham.Brady Family's Glazed By Hand ham will be sold in 106 Budgens stores across the UK, alongside the brand's Traditional ham.Following ...
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NPA calls on celebs to boycott genetically engineered micro-pigs
The National Pig Association (NPA) has added its voice to the chorus of criticism of a Chinese firm’s plans to produce gene-edited micro-pigs and sell them for around £1,000.NPA is urging showbiz personalities in Britain to set an example of good animal welfare by boycotting the market in micro-pigs, regardless ...
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NewsWelsh processors to seek export deals at Anuga
Anuga, the world’s largest food fair, will take place from this weekend in Cologne Germany and Wales’ top red meat exporters will visit the show seeking new sales outlets for branded PGI Welsh Lamb.HCC's marketing manager, Laura Pickup believes Anuga will be crucial for 2016's export drive for PGI Welsh ...
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NewsCambrian Training Company helps butchery make the WorldSkills cut
Cambrian Training Company, based in Welshpool is one of two finalists in the Provider Award for Partnership Working category at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015 following its successful application to get butchery adopted as a WorldSkills UK National Competition for the first time this year. The awards celebrate the achievements ...
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NewsRed Tractor’s on-pack promotion proving a success
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) says its largest ever on-pack promotion is proving to be a success already, just three weeks into its seven week campaign.The Red Tractor on-pack promotion gives shoppers the chance to win a farm stay mini break.Designed to encourage shoppers to buy more Red Tractor food, the ...
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NewsNigel Penlington appointed head of research at AHDB Pork
Nigel Penlington has been appointed the head of research and development and knowledge exchange for AHDB Pork.Nigel Penlington, AHDB Pork's new head of research and development and knowledge exchange.Penlington, who has been with the organisation since 2004, said: “My main aim is to make sure we keep focused on delivering ...
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NewsPam Brook to retire as Meat Management editor
Following many years of service to Yandell Media and its titles, Meat Management editor Pam Brook is to leave her full time role with the business at the end of October.“I have reached a time where I would like to follow up some personal ambitions and wish to introduce a ...
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NewsSainsbury’s extends its British lamb season
Sainsbury’s is extending its British lamb season until at least January 2016, providing a boost for livestock producers around the country.Photo credit: © Joel Chant.The retailer has announced it will ‘make the most of the increased availability of stock this season while reassuring its farmers affected by low prices.In new ...
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NewsFaerch Plast acquires Sealed Air’s European food trays business
Meat tray supplier, Færch Plast A/S, has acquired Sealed Air’s food trays business in Europe.Sealed Air is known for its manufacturing packaging solutions for food, including fresh meat, in retail and foodservice.The acquisition comprises the manufacturing sites of Poole (UK) and Buñol (Spain), Sealed Air Ltd and Sealed Air Buñol ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb burger seeks sales in Parisian promo
A Rugby World Cup Welsh Lamb burger called the Red Dragon burger will be available on the menu at ‘RED d’Hippo’ restaurants for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup tournament courtesy of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The Red Dragon burger.Two of RED d’Hippo’s central Parisian restaurants ...
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NewsScotch Lamb set to top menu for St Andrew’s Day
Scotch Lamb will be the centrepiece at the St Andrews Food and Drink Festival Dinner to be held at the Fairmont St Andrews on November 20th.Six renowned Scottish chefs have been working together to create a St Andrews menu for the dinner, which will celebrate the very best of Scotland’s ...
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NewsMichel Roux Jr to lead British Sausage Week 2015
British Sausage Week 2015 (2nd-8th November) will be challenging the nation to reconsider the humble banger and sausages look set to get a Michelin-star makeover with Michel Roux Jr leading the charge.Michel Roux Jr will be helping to give bangers a Michelin-star makeover.As well as sharing a range of stylish ...
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NewsBritish Turkey Awards raises over £10k for children’s charity
The British Turkey Awards, celebrating the best of British turkey products, saw over £10,000 raised for children’s medical research company Sparks. The event, which took place at The Dorchester on 24th September rewarded farmers, supermarkets and catering companies for the British turkey products, with Asda winning Retailer of the Year ...
