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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, ...
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NewsMeating out the punishment at Smithfield
Recently, Smithfield Market was the venue for the latest bout between English light-welterweight champion Tyler Goodjohn and sponsors, wholesale meat suppliers James Burden Ltd.L-R: Steve Welch, Tyler Goodjohn and Trevor Hussey, MD of sponsor James Burden Ltd.Sawbridgeworth based Goodjohn ‘squared up’ at the unlikely hour of 1am to fit in ...
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NewsWorld cup winning captain to champion women in meat
World cup winning rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE will address the importance of teamwork and achievement at the inaugural networking seminar for women in the meat industry.Katy Mclean MBEThe event will take place on 4th March at the Academy of Medical Sciences in London and will provide attendees with the ...
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A testing time for beef producers in 2014
Beef producers in Wales and across the UK faced many trials and tribulations during 2014. The sector was presented with significantly reduced prime cattle prices which had a detrimental effect on enterprise profitability and confidence.Throughout most of the year, GB prime cattle prices were considerably lower than levels experienced in ...
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Falling prices and horsegate legacy is boost for British pork industry, says NPA
According to the NPA Brent Crude isn’t the only commodity that’s falling in price. Pork has dropped 20p since summer, and it’s still falling.‘You wouldn’t expect us to welcome the steady decline in pig producer prices over the past few months — but we do applaud the fact that these ...
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NewsAll change at AHDB - EBLEX and BPEX names to go
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) operating divisions will be rebranded later this year to create a simplified family of levy-payer facing brands under the AHDB name.AHDB Chairman Peter Kendall said: “This is an important step forward for AHDB as we move towards our aim of looking, feeling and ...
