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NewsLancashire butcher Honeywell Meats joins The Q Guild
Honeywell Meats, from Woodplumpton, near Preston in Lancashire, is the latest recruit to sign up to the national Butchers Q Guild.Anthony and John Gornall in their shop.Honeywell’s was established in 1970 by the Gornall family as a small enterprise, selling their own hand-reared pork from a stall in their garage ...
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NewsDanes publish progress in delivering improvements in pig welfare
The Danish Pig Research Centre has just published details of the progress made in implementing the agreements reached at the Pig Welfare Summit in March 2014.Last year’s meeting was called by the Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, Dan Jørgensen, and signatories to the agreement included representatives from the ...
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NewsButcher launches modern Scotch pie into Asda stores across Scotland
'We hae meat', an Ayrshire-based family butcher business, has launched its innovative Single Portion Pie range into all 62 Asda stores across Scotland in a £250,000 deal.We hae meat's Carole and Alex Paton with the company's new Single Portion Pie range.The new range has been inspired by current flavour trends ...
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NewsMichelin starred chef Tom Kerridge to champion pulled pork in new BPEX campaign
Michelin starred chef and restaurant owner Tom Kerridge has been announced as the ambassador of BPEX’s 2015 Pulled Pork campaign.The new ambassador of BPEX's pulled pork campaign, Tom Kerridge in action.Kerridge will demonstrate the simplicity, ease and enjoyment of cooking pulled pork through a series of videos and online chats ...
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NewsHCC searching for passionate individuals for its Livestock Scholarship
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is offering individuals passionate about the red meat industry a chance to apply for its Livestock Scholarship.HCC's technical development executive Lynfa Davies with two of last year's scholars, Eleri Price and James Powell.In order to qualify for funding of up to £3,500, ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland secures €1.2 million grant from Europe
The Scottish red meat industry is set to benefit from a €1.2 million (£861,000) grant secured from the European Commission (EC) by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). The grant will support activities to promote Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI in Great Britain and five important European markets – Denmark, ...
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NewsBrechin abattoir development well underway
Construction work is now well underway at Brechin abattoir and is on schedule for completion towards the end of this year, according to Quality Pork Limited (QPL), who took ownership of the site at the end of 2014.The new chillers being constructed next to the existing abattoir building at Brechin.The ...
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EBLEX showcases QSM beef and lamb to Spain’s foodservice professionals
EBLEX showcased its cuts of Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb to Spain’s foodservice professionals at an industry show in Madrid.Representatives from the foodservice sector and members of the public were joined by British ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley and Spanish agriculture minister, Isabel García Tejerina.Susana Morris, EBLEX export ...
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QSM steak superstars crowned by EBLEX
Winners of ‘England’s Best Sirloin Steak’, ‘England’s Best Innovative Steak’ and ‘England’s Best Steak Pie’ were announced last night at the inaugural EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Excellence Awards which took place at the Underglobe in London.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Steak-Pie-Overall-Winner-Dunkleys-for-Whitbread.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Steak Pie', Dunkleys.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Innovative-Steak-Overall-Winner-Aubrey-Allen.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Innovative ...
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Visit the Meatup blog for 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper
The latest Meatup Blog will give readers planning to visit the show on 30th June-1st July a taste of some of the wide ranging topics covered on its seminar programme.In her latest blog, Jaquie Finn provides 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper food safety records: "The majority of ...
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According to survey, supermarkets shun cheap imports for British pork
As Tesco reports its largest loss in its 96 year history (£6.38 billion), the latest Porkwatch survey reveals the supermarket has maintained its proportion of British pork versus imported supplies.Despite cheaper imported supplies being available, the supermarket has maintained British pork at 66% and British sausages at 80%. It has ...
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NewsFred Mallion MBE dies at age of 94
A stalwart of the meat industry, Fred Mallion MBE passed away peacefully earlier this week, aged 94.Fred Mallion MBE.Fred will be remembered for his significant contribution to training and education in the industry.Most of that was at Smithfield College of Food Technology from 1962-1985 where he trained and worked with ...
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NewsScottish beef industry urged to focus on positivity, efficiency and opportunities
Speaking at a media briefing on Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) planned activities for the year ahead, chairman Jim McLaren urged beef producers to focus on the aspects of their business profitability and efficiency which they can control.McLaren urged the industry to "focus our energy on the aspects of our business ...
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EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass a success
Delegates representing both large-scale producers and smaller independent organisations took part in the inaugural EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass, which offered people working in the meat industry the chance to improve their technical knowledge over two days.Dr Peter Sheard, who delivered the training with EBLEX specialists, said: “The aim was to ...
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NewsFirst Scotch haggis with PGI status available in Aldi stores in Scotland
The first Scotch haggis containing Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI is now exclusively available at Aldi stores in Scotland.Made by Campbells Prime Meat Ltd, in Linlithgow, the recipe has been developed with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Christopher Campbell, Campbells Prime Meat Ltd managing director, said: “We are delighted to ...
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NewsWelsh sheep industry warned of outbreak of Nematodirus
An amber warning has been issued to the Welsh sheep industry, alerting farmers to an increased risk of Nematodirus, a contagious infection that affects young lambs and is caused by a worm called Nematodirus battus.A cold spell and frosty nights followed by warmer weather has increased soil temperatures, triggering a ...
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NewsMoy Park awarded for environmental performance at KFC Supplier Awards
Moy Park, a leading UK food manufacturer, has been awarded the Environmental Award at the recent KFC Supplier Awards, recognising the company’s leadership in sustainability and environmental performance.Representatives from Moy Park receiving their Environmental Award at the KFC Supplier Awards.The company has achieved zero waste to landfill status across all ...
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NewsHigh-flying pork prices come back down to earth, report suggests
According to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report, the global pork industry has been searching for stability during the first quarter of 2015, with strong supply growth and relatively weak demand driving the market.Pork prices are sharply lower as robust global supply growth, driven by the US, Russia and Brazil, ...
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Asda apologises after imported lamb sold under UK label
Asda has apologised after selling imported lamb incorrectly labelled as being born, bred and slaughtered in the UK.Borders sheep farmer, Sue Sharp purchased a leg of lamb at Asda in Galashiels, having specifically sought out British produce for Easter lunch. However, with the label clearly stating that the lamb had ...
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NewsPositive forecast for Scotland’s first venison black pudding
Scotland’s first ever venison black pudding has the potential to be a serious hit, research has shown.Scotland's first ever venison black pudding.Food scientists from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU) have been running trials of the new food product which will be the first commercially produced black pudding made with venison ...
