All News articles – Page 288
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NewsNew grazing project aims to increase meat output per hectare
Improving the utilisation of grass to increase the kilogrammes of meat produced per hectare is the main objective of a major new grassland project announced by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) today (April 14th 2014).“There is huge potential for efficiencies in red meat production by refining our grassland management,” said Johnny ...
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Britain to host Tri-Nations Butchers' Challenge 2014
Britain will play host to a unique contest for the first time this summer, as the nation’s top butchers take on teams from Australia and New Zealand in the Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge 2014.The Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge, which is being organised by EBLEX and the Q Guild of Butchers, will see ...
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NewsFederation tells Minister to go to war with Europe
President of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT) John Mettrick, has written to Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs asking for help to combat a recent decision of a committee of the European Parliament which will impose ...
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Pig industry determined to tackle exotic disease threat
Exotic diseases are threatening the UK pig industry from all sides and a special roundtable was held recently and attended by nearly 50 people to look at how to deal with the dangers facing the trade.It was called by the Pig Health and Welfare Council and held in Westminster with ...
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NewsQMS appoints knowledge transfer specialist
Michael Blanche has been appointed to Quality Meat Scotland’s industry development team as a knowledge transfer specialist.Michael Blanche is QMS's new knowledge transfer specialist.Blanche’s new role will involve the effective delivery of a range of activities aimed at improving the efficiency, productivity and profitability of beef and lamb supply for ...
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NewsMajority of abattoirs looking to invest over coming months
After a tough couple of years, confidence in the future prospects of the English beef and lamb sector is rising, with 64% of abattoirs saying they planned to invest over the coming months, according to a survey by EBLEX. That figure is significantly up from 54% last year."It is encouraging ...
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Welsh lambs meet market requirements
The sheep industry in Wales saw an increased number of lambs meeting market requirements during 2013, according to new figures compiled for Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Of those lambs slaughtered in Welsh abattoirs, 59 per cent hit the main markets’ targets for conformation and fat classification, compared ...
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NewsBPEX calls for foodservice sector to introduce innovative pork products
BPEX is calling for foodservice operators and suppliers to the sector to introduce new, innovative pork products in order to increase the number of servings in the out-of-home (OOH) market at breakfast and lunch time.Breakfast is a key period for pork products in the out-of-home market. 39.4% of all pork ...
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NewsNew recipes available from Meat Promotion Wales
New recipes and point of sale material for butchers featuring PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef are now available from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).They include Crumbled Welsh Lamb Cutlets, Hot Welsh Lamb ‘Superfood’ Salad, Welsh Beef Steak with Green Olive Aioli and Welsh Beef Tikka ...
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FSA audit consultation draws closer
As the FSA's May consultation deadline on audit arrangements for slaughterhouses draws closer the Scots have made their views clear.The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) want to see the proposed changes underpinned by competent, qualified auditors who will assess relevant plants together with the performance of on-site vets, employed ...
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NewsGovernment aims to cut costs and reduce burdens on farmers and food industry
Processors and farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report publishedby an independent group led by former NFU Director General Richard Macdonald.Following recommendations from the Farming Regulation Taskforce Implementation Group, the government has cut unnecessary red tape whilst maintaining the UK’s high welfare, ...
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NewsTV chef Cyrus Todiwala cooks up a storm with pork
Red Tractor pork was the focus of a special event for a group of caterers recently, as celebrity TV chef Cyrus Todiwala prepared some of his signature pork-based dishes during a live cooking demonstration at his famous London restaurant.TV Chef Cyrus Todiwala.The event, which was organised by BPEX, aimed to ...
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NewsBeef, pork and lamb to star in Singapore
A record 14 meat exporters are attending this week's Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) exhibition in Singapore on the EBLEX-BPEX pavilion as part of the strongest ever UK delegation to this important gateway to Asian markets.EBLEX's Jean-Pierre Garnier: "Singapore itself is one of the most attractive markets in the world ...
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Another year of growth for Cranswick
Pork processing giant, Cranswick has achieved another strong performance in its year end to March 2014.Its strongest categories were fresh pork, bacon and cooked meats and its pastry business, with a facility at Malton, grew three times more than in Q4 than in the same period in 2013.Overall the company's ...
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NewsNew QMS website
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new-look website.QMS new look website.The site, www.qmscotland.co.uk, has been completely redesigned and offers a user-friendly and accessible way for farmers and others involved in the Scottish red meat industry to access the latest market prices, press releases and events plus a range of ...
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NewsPeter Kendall is new chairman of AHDB
The Government has appointed Peter Kendall as the new Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) with effect from 1st April 2014 for a three-year term. Kendall, previously NFU President, will take over the role with AHDB from John Godfrey CBE FCA FRAgS, who stepped down after his ...
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NewsBenelux present new opportunity for Scotch Beef and Lamb
Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI were showcased by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) at one of the Benelux’s main fine food fairs – Tavola at Kortrijk.Huub Schoemaker, QMS Export Development Manager, Benelux.Around 15,000 visitors, including representatives from all the major retailers in Belgium and the Netherlands, attended the event ...
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NewsBritish Turkey Awards now open for entries
Retailers are being invited to enter their best British turkey products into the annual British Turkey Awards which is now open for entries.The awards are made up of 11 carefully selected categories – including retail and foodservice sectors - and entries are expected to showcase the best in innovation, convenience, ...
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Levy rates frozen for further year
An Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) proposal to freeze levy rates for the second year running has been approved by UK Ministers.The decision to hold 2014-15 levy rates for all industry sectors at the same level as last year was one of the recommendations made by the levy board ...
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NewsFresh new website for Food Management Today magazine
Meat Management's sister title, Food Management Today, has a fresh, brand new website.Created to offer a fresh, modern alternative for the food processing sector Food Management Today offers an extensive content range looking at both the big picture and the challenges facing senior management in the short, medium and long ...
