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NewsPig market stabilises after period of declining prices
Producers of prime pigs have found some degree of stability recently at around 132.5p/kg, after a period of declining prices, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economic services.Despite this prices are around 18% lower than this time last year whilst the European ...
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HCC helps fight the spread of PEDv in pigs
Pork producers in Wales are encouraged to attend an industry meeting to increase their knowledge of a potentially serious disease that is threatening pig herds in Europe.Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea Virus (PEDv) is an infection that causes severe diarrhoea in pigs of all ages. It can also lead to high death ...
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MLCSL surprise at Welsh move towards alternative grading
Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) has expressed its surprise at the Welsh red meat industry’s recent comments calling for an automated system for carcase grading.“It came as a surprise to read in the press about a meeting of Welsh industry representatives declaring that there were significant problems with ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb targets Denmark
Representatives of Wales’ exporting companies for lamb met earlier this week at the home of the British Ambassador in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss potential business deals with Danish importers and retailers.HCC's Laura Pickup.The event was organised by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) in association with the British ...
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New food standards body launched in Scotland
A new food standards body in Scotland, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), will take over the activity of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland as well as taking control of food labelling from DEFRA and food nutrition from the Department of Health.FSS has given food traceability, authenticity and labelling greater focus, ...
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NewsConsumers trust butchers over supermarkets according to BPEX
Independent butchers come top when it comes to shoppers’ trust in meat suppliers according to a new BPEX survey.BPEX's Sloyan is committed to continuing to understand consumer concerns.When asked to rate a range of food outlets in terms of their levels of trust in the meat they supply, 92% of ...
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NewsSainsbury’s, Randall Parker Foods and Dunbia support genetic improvement in sheep
A leading multiple retailer and two of the UK's largest meat manufacturers are backing a major project to drive genetic improvement in lamb.The sheep industry project is a pilot to improve genetics in sheep.Sainsbury’s ‘Big Data’ Agriculture R&D Grant Scheme, Randall Parker Foods, Dunbia and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are ...
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NewsCattle industry project to streamline data exchange
A £282,000 project to develop a prototype system for the exchange of cattle information across the supply chain has been given the green-light by Agri-tech Catalyst.Cross says the system has huge potential.The Agri-tech Catalyst is run jointly by Innovate UK and Research Councils. The bid for the 12-month feasibility project ...
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NewsAHDB levy rates to remain unchanged
AHDB levy rates are to stay the same for the third year running.AHDB'S Peter Kendall.Chairman Peter Kendall said: “AHDB’s role is to help build a confident, competitive industry which is constantly learning and adapting, acquiring new skills, innovating and adopting new technologies.“During this year we will be thoroughly reviewing our ...
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NewsMoy Park launches poultry development house
Moy Park has invested in a poultry development house allowing it to capture and analyse data to deliver improvements in its poultry rearing and welfare processes.Moy Park's Justin Coleman said: "This investment allows us to lead the way in innovation..."The development house, located in Co. Down close to where Moy ...
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NewsDunbia and the Co-operative Food win Supply Chain Excellence Award
Dunbia and the Co-operative Food have won the Supply Chain Excellence Award at the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Awards (NIFDA) 2015.From left to right: James Duffy, national account manager, Dunbia, John Thompson, sponsor, Agri-Food Strategy Board, and Kenny Linton, agricultural manager, Dunbia.Dunbia supplies all of the Co-operative Food’s own-brand ...
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ABP to support SME exporters
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is partnering with ABP Food Group and a number of other leading companies, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia, to launch a new initiative for aspiring exporters from the SME sector.The initiative includes the National Export ...
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Government backs long term future for food production in the UK
The Government has recognised the strong desire of the British public to buy British food and the need to secure a long term future for food production in this country, according to the NFU.The NFU's comments are in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) report ‘Food security: ...
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NewsDawn Meats celebrates 10 years at its site in Wales
Dawn Meats is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Cross Hands site in Carmarthenshire, Wales.The retail and foodservice packing facility officially opened its doors in March 2005 and produces a range of premium beef, pork and lamb products as well as fully cooked convenience red meat and ...
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NewsBradwell Butchery sponsors Olympic gold medallist
Bradwell Butchery in Norfolk has announced it will be sponsoring Great Yarmouth’s Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE in her campaign for Rio 2016.Jessica-Jane Applegate celebrating her new sponsorship with Bradwell Butchery owner, Andrew Edmunds (right).The shop will be providing her with a balanced, healthy diet of locally sourced meats and ...
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NewsWelsh red meat industry unanimously agrees to automated system for carcase grading
Representatives of the Welsh red meat industry have unanimously agreed that an automated system for carcase grading and an objective payment system based on meat yield is necessary in order to incentivise producers and the wider supply chain.Representatives from the Welsh red meat industry were agreed that moving to an ...
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Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep a rich source of fatty acids
Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep can have up to 10 times more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on non-pasture sources, a group of MPs has been told.In response to these findings professor Robert Pickard, of Cardiff University and a member of the Meat Advisory Panel ...
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Hilton's pre-tax profits show a growth of 1.3%
Meat processor, Hilton Food Group has released its financial results for the 52 weeks ending 28th December 2014, which show a pre-tax profit growth of 1.3% to £25.2 million.Volume sales were also up, rising 3.5% from 223,568 to 231,504 tonnes.However, unfavourable exchange rates and lower meat prices resulted in revenue ...
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NewsEBLEX creates a point-of-sale hub for retailers
EBLEX has created a point-of-sale (POS) hub for retailers to create their own professional posters and cabinet cards.Examples of what retailers can do at the new POS hub.EBLEX's Dick van Leeuwen demonstrated the Hub to Meat Management on the EBLEX stand at IFE earlier this week. "Butchers can create posters ...
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NewsOpportunities for red meat exports to China in spotlight
Future exports of beef and lamb to China could mirror the successful blueprint of pork and benefit the entire supply chain, according to EBLEX.Peter Hardwick, EBLEX head of trade development: "While we are mindful of global market volatility, the market in China clearly presents tremendous opportunities for the UK."Peter Hardwick, ...
