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Consumer pressure remains on retailers to back British farming
Retailers should listen to their customers and show their support for British farming by stocking more British food, NFU President Peter Kendall said today.A year on from the horse meat scandal, a new YouGov survey commissioned by the NFU shows that the pressure on supermarkets to sell more British food ...
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NewsIOM / MTC Awards recognise talent
The Butchers’ Hall in London provided the prestigious backdrop for this year’s Institute of Meat / Meat Training Council Awards and were presented by Keith Fisher the Chief Executive of the IOM to an expectant gathering of around 80 guests.The Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers Ian Kelly handed ...
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NewsFinal opportunity to enter your products for an award
The closing date for product entries into the Meat Management Industry Awards 2014 is Friday 28th February 2014.If you've not yet entered your product, there's still time. Entry is completely free, and you can enter as many products as you like - the only criteria is that they must be ...
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NewsBDCI fundraising events for 2014
A lunch taking place at Butchers’ Hall on Tuesday 18th March will mark the official handover from BDCI past festival chairman, Richard Canvin, to his successor, Norman Hatcliff.Norman, who is managing director of the multi-temperature warehousing and logistics business Norish Limited, already has a number of fundraising activities planned and ...
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A new identity for Prosper De Mulder Group
Prosper De Mulder (PDM Group), the UK’s leading provider of recycling and process services to the food industry, is rebranding from 1st March.The plans will see PDM Group change its name to Saria, taking on the name of its majority shareholder, while its petfood brands of PDM, Chettles and Granox ...
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Latest lamb briefing examines the inefficiency of too much fat
The latest lamb briefing from EBLEX includes a review on the inefficiencies of too much fat in sheep and identified factors affecting the level of fat. This should help relate the cost of carcase gain to the value of gain, for optimum sale weight and profitability.Breed has an impact on ...
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NewsHelp for supply chain to yield extra value from the beef carcase
If your business operates within the beef supply, processing or independent butchery sectors, a new Beef Yield Guide from EBLEX may prove useful.Aimed at the supply, processing and independent butchery sector, the Beef Yield Guide provides a detailed breakdown of beef carcase processing.The guide has been developed not only to ...
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Milestone for pork exports
More pork was exported last year than any since 2000, just before the start of the last outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.Total exports of pork and pork products hit 256,000 tonnes (product weight), very similar to the level for 2000 with a total value of more than £325 million.The ...
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Scottish government asked to support chicken sector
NFU Scotland is urging the Scottish Government and retailers to play their part in securing the future and growth of the Scottish chicken industry.In a letter to Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead, Union President Nigel Miller has called on the Scottish Government to consider supporting public procurement body Scotland Excel, to ...
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NewsVigilance essential to keep UK disease free says NPA
On the 13th anniversary of Britain’s most serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, National Pig Association is reminding Government and the public of the need for continued vigilance.“A carelessly discarded ham sandwich is all it takes, or someone breaking the law and feeding kitchen leftovers to pigs,” said NPA chairman Richard ...
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Poultry meat demand continues to drive industry forwards
Speaking at AHDB’s Outlook Conference, NFU poultry specialist Chris Dickinson said that rising demand for poultry meat would help drive the industry forwards.He suggested that the industry was well integrated, unsubsidised and poultry enterprises dovetailed well on mixed farms. Poultry enterprises offer advantages of quick turn round and opportunity for ...
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Dubai next stop for Welsh Lamb
Dubai will host one of the world’s biggest trade shows next week and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be there for a slice of the action.The premium quality and distinctive flavour of Welsh Lamb will be promoted to thousands of buyers during Gulfood, a five-day event ...
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UK sheep meat exports highest in over a decade
Sheep meat exports from the UK in 2013 broke the 100,000-tonne barrier for the first time since 1999, according to EBLEX.UK export figures from HMRC revealed that total shipments of fresh and frozen sheep meat last year reached 103,176 tonnes, up 9% on the year, with growth in both EU ...
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NewsEarly bird discount for World Meat Congress in China
The 20th International Meat Secretariat World Meat Congress (WMC2014), will be held in Beijing from 14-16 June 2014.Delegates can register now and take advantage of the 'Early Bird' discount.This year is the 40th Anniversary of the IMS, and the overall theme to this year’s Congress is “Prospects for Sustainable Development ...
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NewsAdvice to help grow your business at 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair
The 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair will offer free technical forums, delivering a wealth of advice to help pig and poultry farmers grow their business.Set to take place on 13th-14th May, the event will include technical forums offering advice that can be practically implemented on-farm to help drive business ...
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Meat industry now has an online stats library
An online library of facts and figures about the meat industry has been launched by EBLEX and BPEX, available free to levy payers and industry stakeholders.Meatstats, supplied by AHDB Market Intelligence, is a revival of the old Meatfax series of fact sheets formerly offered by the Meat and Livestock Commission ...
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NewsTulip sets its sights on Chinese expansion
Tulip Ltd, is pushing ahead with ambitious plans to build upon trade links with the Chinese pig meat market.The company started exporting pork products to China in 2012 following a successful UK trade mission in 2011, which culminated in a landmark deal signed in May 2012, worth approximately £50m to ...
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New resources to help capitalise on West Country beef and lamb
Interest from farmers, processors and retailers in the newly published PGIs for West Country beef and lamb has been incredibly positive, with many seeing it as a huge boost for the region.A Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for beef and lamb from the West Country was formally announced last month and ...
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Dunbia acquires Lynch Quality Meats in Scotland
Dunbia has invested further in its Scottish operations with the acquisition of Lynch Quality Meats based in Ayr.This latest purchase now positions the company as one of the strongest players in the industry with thirteen sites strategically located in every region in the UK and Ireland employing over 4000 people.The ...
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Supermarkets are tripping over themselves to supply locally sourced foods says Minister
“Supermarkets are tripping over themselves to supply locally sourced foods,” suggests Food and Farming Minister George Eustice.He told delegates at the AHDB Outlook Conference that local sourcing of quality food and the growing meat export market together present two great opportunities for British agriculture.He indicated that DEFRA is particularly keen ...
