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NewsPositive figures for UK sheep meat exports published
The new 2014 edition of the AHDB/EBLEX Cattle and Sheep Yearbook has revealed positive figures for both volume and value of UK sheep meat exports.It reports that volumes in 2013 increased 9% on the year to 103,200 tonnes, while the value of sheep meat exports for the same period increased ...
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Steady growth for Cranswick
Cranswick has reported revenue growth of 5% after releasing its Q1 trading update, which are said to be in line with expectations.The growth was delivered across most categories with the summer ranges benefiting from good weather.Pig prices in the period have followed a more normal seasonal pattern, rising slightly in ...
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NewsOpportunities from soaring venison sales
New data from Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that sales of venison have soared from £1.2 million in June to £6.4 million within a year, and have been boosted by retail multiples expanding their venison ranges to cater to the growing demand.The 400% rise shows that there may be further scope ...
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NewsButchers Bike Challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats
Ex-butcher and Special Forces veteran Nigel Thomas will undertake a fundraising challenge riding a 1940s butchers bike from Land’s End to John O’Groats this summer.Raising money for Hire A Hero, Team Army, the Ray Gravell Trust and Walk on Wales, Nigel will embark on his Butchers Bike Challenge from 18th ...
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BDCI to offer support for education
The change in status of the meat industry charity, the BDCI, now means it has the opportunity to extend the objectives of the charity enabling it to offer assistance to a greater number of beneficiaries than previously, including educational initiatives.The proposal is that BDCI will support two students a year ...
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Bid to boost demand for Welsh red meat in Netherlands
A new European agent is being sought to further capitalise on the growing overseas demand for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.Global exports of Welsh red meat were worth more than £224 million to the economy in 2013.Now Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales is looking to appoint a representative ...
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2 Sisters Group and Faccenda reject serious allegations
Yesterday The Guardian published a series of allegations around campylobacter failings against two members of The British Poultry Council (BPC), 2 Sisters Food Group and Faccenda, both of which supply, amongst others, some of the UK's biggest retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco.The individual incidents shown appear ...
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DAPP to cease in September
The BPEX Board has confirmed the date the Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) will cease to be published will be Wednesday 1 October, for the week ended Saturday 27th September 2014.This follows the introduction of the two new pig price series reported by BPEX, the Average Pig Price (APP), which ...
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Austrian food service sector gets taste for beef and lamb
Members of the high-end Austrian food service sector were given a taste of Quality Standard beef and lamb at a special reception in Vienna.Premium beef and lamb was served at the event in the British embassy, organised by EBLEX in conjunction with UKTI Austria, which was attended by 50 people. ...
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NewsTri-Nations trophy heads to southern hemisphere
New Zealand’s butchery team has successfully defended their title at the 2014 Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge in a closely-fought contest of skill and speed.The competition was hosted by Brindon Addy, National Chair of the Guild of Q Butchers.The annual competition took place on British soil for the first time at the ...
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NewsFarmers in lamb protest at Royal Welsh Show
NFU members have staged a demonstration outside the Tesco stand at the Royal Welsh Show in protest at the retailer’s failure to back British lamb.Around 60 farmers gathered at the NFU Cymru stand on the Builth Wells showground before marching down to the Tesco stand.Charles Sercombe: “Livestock farmers here and ...
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News‘Sword of Damocles hangs over the beef industry’ says HCC chairman
The sword of Damocles is hanging over the beef industry, and the only way to save it is by developing a strong and trusting relationship between farmers and retailers.HCC chairman, Dai Davies: "“Our message to the entire retail trade is simple - use our products or lose them."That was the ...
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NewsBeef review interim findings to spark debate at Royal Welsh Show
The initial findings of an independent report into the state of the beef industry, ordered as a result of plummeting market prices, were revealed at the Royal Welsh Show today.HCC sees the interim report as very much a work in progress,but does put forward a range of concepts which need ...
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NewsDunbia welcomes Temple Grandin at its Sawley plant
Meat processor Dunbia has hosted a visit by world renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert Dr Temple Grandin PhD at its Sawley plant.World renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert, Dr Temple Grandin, PhD (centre) shares her expertise with guests and staff at Dunbia in Sawley.During her visit Dr Grandin shared ...
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Q Guild strengthens national membership
The Butchers Q Guild has accepted five new members in the first half of the 2014, further cementing its nationwide representation.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Tilehurst-Village-Butchers-pic.jpg|Pictured at Tilehurst Village Butchers are, from left, Chris Watts, Roland Hazell, Sam Parkes, Denis O’Brien, Brian Harriss, Joe Watts and Robin Sherman.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Lewis-of-Sunningdale-pic.jpg|The team at Lewis of Sunningdale ...
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NewsLiz Truss is new Secretary of State for Environment
In the recent Cabinet reshuffle Liz Truss has replaced Owen Paterson as Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.Liz Truss replaces Paterson as new Secretary of State.Truss moves from the Department of Education and is an MP in rural Norfolk following Paterson’s surprise sacking from the Government ...
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MEPs commit to backing British farming for the next five years
NFU President Meurig Raymond was in Strasbourg to rally support from MEPs to sign the ‘Back British Farming EU pledge.’ By signing the pledge, 33 MEPs have committed themselves to using their position in European Parliament to champion the cause for British agriculture.Raymond said: “I am delighted to see that ...
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NewsSuppliers should use trade associations to go to GCA
Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, has appealed to suppliers to voice their concerns via their trade association and should not be afraid to raise evidence of code breaches.Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon CBESpeaking at the recent AGM and lunch for the PTF Tacon said: "I have a legal obligation to ...
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Faccenda guarantees £7 per hour pay rate
Faccenda Foods has confirmed that all of its employees are now paid a minimum of £7 per hour.Commenting on the pay guarantee, Faccenda Foods managing director Andy Dawkins said: “Fair pay is fundamental to Faccenda Foods’ commitment to providing a great experience to our customers. Only a highly skilled, motivated ...
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Increased supply contributes to seasonal fall in lamb prices
The reduction in lamb prices in recent weeks is as a result of a greater number of lambs coming onto the market earlier than usual and the strength of Sterling against the Euro, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.Since the beginning of June, auction markets in Wales ...
