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New steak cuts hit mark at industry conference
New steak cuts developed by EBLEX proved a hit with delegates at this year’s Processor Conference.They were invited to try several new cuts during lunch at the event after EBLEX head of trade marketing Mike Whittemore had given an overview of the sector’s development work for both beef and lamb, ...
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NewsImports of red meat into the UK increase
New figures reveal a sharp increase in imports of red meat into the UK during 2013.But this pattern is unlikely to be repeated in 2014 as imports are expected to be considerably lower, says Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Sheep meat accounted for the largest increase in 2013. ...
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NewsResearch project opens door to new commercial opportunities
A recently-completed research project, jointly funded by the Scottish Government and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has established that meat quality measurement techniques and high-tech robotic equipment can successfully be used at line-speed in a commercial abattoir environment.As well as confirming the potential for the development of future abattoir systems which ...
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NewsAubrey Allen at 10 Downing Street
Aubrey Allen celebrated the end of National Apprenticeship Week with a trip to 10 Downing Street in a bid to bridge the skills gap across the meat industry by transforming the apprenticeship training system for butchers in the UK.Pictured outside 10 Downing Street is Lucianne Allen (Aubrey Allen) centre with ...
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NewsFlurry of activity for UK beef and lamb in Hong Kong and Macau
A delegation from EBLEX, together with four meat exporters from England, will be supporting UKTI’s GREAT Week in Hong Kong and Macau this month.GREAT Week, which takes place from 10th to 14th March, includes a series of events such as trade receptions, business meetings and briefings as part of a ...
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NewsWiltshire’s bobsleighing butcher set for hair-raising run
Devizes butcher Steve Cook has bobbed up in some unusual places in his time but nothing to compare with an escapade he has planned for next week - which will see him hurtling down a bobsleigh run at speeds of more than 80mph.L to R: Rebekah Wilson, Paula Walker’s brake ...
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NewsTMI Foods achieves USDA first for bacon products
Northampton-based TMI Foods has become the only cooked bacon manufacturer in the UK to receive United States Department of Agriculture approval for its range of cooked bacon products.The company, a UK manufacturer of cooked bacon, roasted vegetables and protein-based snacks for the food manufacturing and foodservice industries, received the accreditation ...
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NewsNew NFU officeholder team elected
Meurig Raymond has been elected the new President of the National Farmers Union and his deputy is Minette Batters, the NFU’s first female national officeholder.Minette Batters is NFU deputy president.Meurig Raymond to take on NFU presidency.Mr Raymond, a mixed farmer from Pembrokeshire, succeeds Peter Kendall who stood down from the ...
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NewsNew box scheme kit includes increased steak options
An alternative cuts guide designed to appeal to consumers who prefer steaks to more traditional cuts is now available as part of the recently-refreshed EBLEX beef box scheme kit.New box scheme from EBLEX.The alternative cutting options for rump, topside, thick flank, chuck roll and feather muscle differ from the original ...
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NewsResearch reveals the health benefits of red meat
A research project undertaken by Aberystwyth University student Cate Williams has reinforced the fact that lean red meat can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Research shows there are health benefits to eating lean red meat.An article based on her research and explaining the benefits of including lean red meat ...
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NewsMeat Training Council expands its remit to food supply chain
The national meat training charity, MTC, is to expand its charitable remit to cover the full food supply chain and will now be known as the Food and Drink Training and Education Council Ltd (FTC).The Food and Drink Training and Education Council will have an overarching objective to advance the ...
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NewsOwton's butchers have word with George Osbourne over a pint
Last week Gill & Rob Owton of Owton's Butchers, together with General Manager, John Harding got together over a pint to talk to Chancellor George Osbourne.Gill Owton of Owton Butchers chews the fat with George Osbourne.The butchers were invited by Fullers to the Grand reopening of The Red Lion Pub ...
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HCC project drives consumer awareness of PGI in Europe
A project designed to raise awareness of protected food names in Europe has produced very positive results over three years, a breakfast reception in Brussels was told today.The programme, run by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, is designed to educate consumers in France, Germany and Italy of the ...
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NewsMM Meat Awards hit record entries - again
This years Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is set to be another record year with over 600 products entered for evaluation, and voting for other categories including the Excellence Award, well up on 2013. Last year a record 528 products were entered and the Awards ceremony dinner was also a ...
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NewsIndustry steps up plans to reduce levels of Campylobacter in raw poultry meat
The NFU, FSA, Defra, processors, retailers, producers and other stakeholders have committed to implementing practical measures from farm to fork in a bid to stamp out campylobacter in raw poultry meat.At its most recent meeting in February this year, the government-industry Joint Working Group on Campylobacter Reduction heard updates on ...
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NewsNew appointment at QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Suzanne Woodman to the new senior management role of Brands Integrity Manager.Suzanne Woodman QMS's brand integrity manager.Ms Woodman’s role with QMS will involve managing and operating QMS’ six assurance schemes as well as developing the brands licensing scheme.Uel Morton, QMS Chief Executive, said the ...
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NewsSix contestants for Premier Young Butcher 2014 announced
The National Federation of Meat and Food Traders has announced the names of six of the best young butchers in the UK to compete in the finals for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2014.Selected from applicants the length and breadth of the UK is Joshua Brown from Wolverhampton working ...
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H5N1 avian flu hits Dutch farm
An outbreak of the avian influenza virus H5N1 has hit a farm in the Netherlands affecting 40,327 birds.The outbreak was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) at the end of last month, following the results of a PCR (polymerease chain reaction) test. All the affected birds have ...
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Demand for boneless cuts drives increase in beef exports to France
UK beef exports to France increased in 2013 despite challenging global trading conditions, according to latest figures from EBLEX.Export volumes to France rose eight per cent on the year to 11,350 tonnes, with the value of those exports up 11 per cent, largely driven by increased shipments of boneless product.The ...
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NewsMEATUP 2015 confirms changes to venue
YPL Exhibitions the organisers of MEATUP, the dedicated biennial meat industry show for the UK market, has confirmed that the 2015 exhibition will return to the Stoneleigh Park exhibition centre in Warwickshire for its next presentation. The Meat Management Awards dinner will remain at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in 2015 ...
