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NewsNew QMS reports highlights importance of red meat production to Scotland’s economy
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has highlighted the importance of the red meat sector to Scotland’s economy in a new report, which draws together a wide range of information on the Scottish red meat sector and encompasses the whole production chain from producer to final consumer.QMS head of economics, Stuart Ashworth.Stuart ...
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NewsVale of Mowbray expands production site
Vale of Mowbray, a Yorkshire based branded and own label pork pie supplier has embarked on a major investment programme, which will see a significant expansion of its Leeming Bar factory.The company, which has been baking and supplying traditional pork pies since 1928, will also introduce a new logo and ...
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SAMW re-emphasises high quality specification to livestock farmers
Ahead of the Royal Highland Show, the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has issued a message to livestock farmers to re-sharpen their focus on making sure cattle are finished for sale as perfectly ‘in spec’ as can possibly be achieved.“The livestock on display at the Highland are always a ...
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AHDB Beef & Lamb launches new cattle and sheep weekly email newsletter
A new cattle and sheep weekly email format from AHDB Beef and Lamb has replaced its two-page PDF and will provide key market indicators and analysis of prices with links to more in-depth analysis on specific topics.The publication which is free for anyone to subscribe to, will continue to be ...
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Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards recognise meat business companies
The Compassion in World Farming’s Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards saw multiple UK based companies recognised in the chicken and pig categories.Winners of Good Pig Awards were Dingley Dell Pork, Denhay Farms Ltd and Whole Foods Market UK, whilst Blade Farming was the winner of the Good Calf Commendation.[gallery type="slideshow" ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland initiative to see two butchers in sausage Guinness World Record attempt
A Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) initiative to raise awareness of the skills and innovation displayed by traditional butchers throughout the country will see two butchers go head to head in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most sausages produced in one minute.Nigel Ovens (pictured) and Alistair ...
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NewsReality programme Cariad@Iaith to showcase Welsh lamb and Welsh beef
Eight celebrities will use Welsh lamb and Welsh beef to show off their cookery skills on S4C’s reality television programme Cariad@Iaith.Derek Brockway, Tom Shanklin, Steve Speirs, Nicola Reynolads, Chris Corcoran, Caroline Sheen, Rebecca Keatley and Jamie Baulch have signed up for the television show where over the course of a ...
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NewsNPA urges foodservice companies to source British meat
According to the National Pig Association (NPA), the key to success in foodservice is to source British meat and to make sure customers are aware of the fact.Sainsbury's has extended its policy of using 100% British pork, ham and sausages to its sandwiches and in-store cafes.The NPA uses Sainsbury’s as ...
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British lamb curries gaining in popularity
According to Kantar Worldpanel/AHDB, for the 52 weeks ending 1st March 2015, there was an increase of nearly 22 per cent in the number of people eating lamb curry, and NFU livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe has urged consumers to continue to choose British lamb, whether making it at home, ...
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NewsQMS helps celebrate UK’s top food writers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) was the main sponsor of the recent Guild of Food Writers Awards, celebrating the very best of those who inform and inspire the public about great food.QMS was the main sponsor at the Guild of Food Writers Awards, where Rick Stein OBE was the winner of ...
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News10 things you should know about Meatup 2015
There are just 15 working days until the meat industry's only dedicated meat show opens its doors for business. Editor of Meat Management, Pamela Brook said: "I truly hope that readers will support their trade sector at what I know will be a superbly organised and professional event. There is ...
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2 Sisters Food Group rises to 8th in top 100 private companies
2 Sisters Food Group achieved a ranking of 8th out of the top 100 private companies in the UK, according to The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 annual survey, published last weekend.The newspaper's annual poll ranks each companies by sales, and 2 Sisters' increase to £3.4bn means the company ...
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NewsNew AHDB branding for beef and lamb
EBLEX and BPEX have officially rebranded as AHDB Beef & Lamb and AHDB Pork respectively. The new branding and a proposed new way of working for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) was formally launched at today’s Cereals event in Lincolnshire.This will see AHDB’s sector-focused activity delivered under six ...
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NewsBritish Turkey roadshows aim to inspire new generation of children
British Turkey has teamed up with The Kids Cookery School to get the nation’s children cooking and eating healthy food this summer through a series of cooking roadshows.The sessions will involve children aged between three and 11 to create and cook healthier and more nutritious meals. By creating meals such ...
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NewsUnited approach needed for a successful CCIR
Livestock industries have agreed to work together to ensure the successful implementation of the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) Collection and Communication of Inspection Results (CCIR) across poultry, pig, beef and sheep sectors.At the ‘Information flow in the meat chain’ event, hosted by the pork and beef and sheep divisions of ...
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NewsDavid Evans becomes 23rd recipient of Temperton Fellowship Award
Head of agriculture for Morrisons Plc David Evans presented The Challenge of Scale For The Benefit of the Consumer at the annual Temperton Fellowship for Poultry Research event at the Farmers Club, London.Evans’ research paper explored a number of factors which will test the planet’s output of food production and ...
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Humane Slaughter Association announces two research training scholarships
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has awarded two research training scholarships, each for three-year research projects, at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Bristol.The HSA’s research training scholarship scheme is part of the charity’s on-going promotion of high quality science likely to lead to significant advances in ...
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NewsBinghams invests £100k to further growth plans
Potted beef and spreads manufacturer Binghams is investing £100k into its Sheffield based production facility. Binghams aims to increase production and distribution capacity to meet growing consumer demand for its potted beef and spreads.Managing director, Peter Moon with Binghams' potted beef.Peter Moon, managing director of Binghams, said: "We are very ...
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NewsUK red meat market affected by combination of factors
A combination of a strong pound, increased red meat imports, plentiful domestic supply and a decline in consumer demand has affected returns for UK farmers during the first quarter of 2015.Welsh lamb has been affected by increased imports and the strength of sterling.According to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion ...
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Pig industry diseases charter launched
A new significant diseases charter has been launched by BPEX in the face of threats from challenges such as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PEDv) and as part of the contingency plan drawn up by the Pig Health and Welfare Council.The aim is for producers to sign up voluntarily to share information ...
