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    BPEX appeals to industry to get involved and secure a share of £90 million

    2015-02-09T00:00:00Z

    According to BPEX the livestock industries have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a share of the Agritech Centres for Agricultural Innovation funding totalling £90 million - but time is running out for people to get involved.The Government funding is available to produce a game-change in UK agricultural science and the ...

  • EBLEX TV allows English producers to submit questions through video format.
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    Producers encouraged to 'ask EBLEX'

    2015-02-06T00:00:00Z

    In a new digital show run via EBLEX TV, English beef and lamb farmers are being invited to pick the brains of the organisation. EBLEX TV invites English producers to submit their questions through video format.In addition to reporting industry news and market information, the monthly news round-up show run ...

  • Alnwick butcher Mark Turnbull, centre, newly appointed chairman of the national Butchers Q Guild, is congratulated by outgoing chairman Brindon Addy, joined by new national vice-chairman David Lishman.
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    Alnwick butcher crowned Q Guild chairman

    2015-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Northumberland butcher Mark Turnbull, who runs Turnbull’s Butchers in Alnwick, has been elected national chairman of the Butchers Q Guild.He was appointed at the Guild’s annual meeting in York on 4th February, and takes over from west Yorkshire butcher Brindon Addy, who has completed three years at the helm.Alnwick butcher ...

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    Find out the finalists for England’s Most Innovative Steak

    2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

    EBLEX’s search to find ‘England’s Best Innovative Steak 2015’ is nearly over as six competition finalists are revealed.The finish line is now in sight for the finalists, with three awards up for grabs.A winner will be declared in the ‘Innovative Butchery’ and ‘Added Value’ categories and one of those will ...

  • BBC Masterchef: The Professionals winner, Jamie Scott, toasts the scotch beef campaign.
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    Masterchef winner launches Scotch Beef Campaign

    2015-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Fresh from his success on BBC's Masterchef: The Professionals, Jamie Scott launches a new campaign to promote Scotch Beef.BBC Masterchef: The Professionals winner, Jamie Scott, raises a glass to his Scotch Beef Campaign.The nine-week Quality Meat Scotland campaign runs with the slogan of: "There's beef, there's Scottish beef, and then ...

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    Tulip ramps up Chinese export drive

    2015-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Representatives from Tulip Ltd joined Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on her recent ground-breaking trade trip to China in a bid to pursue new opportunities for UK producers to sell into the Chinese consumer specialist food market, which is expected to be worth £39bn this year.Commenting on the visit Martin Sauer, ...

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    UKIP supports BVA and RSPCA in calling for a ban on non-stun slaughter

    2015-02-03T00:00:00Z

    UKIP says research by the British Veterinary Association & FSA indicates that Halal and kosher abattoirs slaughtered 2.4 million sheep and goats without stunning in the latest recorded year.It claims this is an increase of 60% versus previous years. UKIP told Meat Management that it supports the BVA and RSPCA ...

  • BPC chief executive, Andrew Large: “The poultry industry’s first Economic Impact Assessment makes clear its importance to UK PLC."
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    Low pathogenic avian flu found on Hampshire poultry farm

    2015-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Defra has confirmed this evening that low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) has been detected on a broiler breeder farm in Hampshire.BPC chief executive, Andrew Large: “Swift action is being taken to control the outbreak..."A 1km restriction zone has been put in place around the infected premises and the poultry on ...

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    Staff from Thirsk abattoir under investigation for cruelty

    2015-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Four staff from Bowood Lamb slaughterhouse in Thirsk, north Yorkshire have had their operating licences suspended after hidden cameras filmed alleged mistreatment of animals.One man has already been sacked from the slaughterhouse and three others have had their operating licences suspended, following footage captured by Animal Aid apparently showing sheep ...

  • Gwyn Howells, chief executive of HCC: "We need to take advantage of opportunities".
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    Dubai to get a taste of Welsh meat

    2015-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will promote the Welsh red meat industry at the annual food and hospitality show, Gulfood, in Dubai.The food festival will be hosted at the Dubai Trade Centre from 8th - 12th February.Gwyn Howells, chief executive of HCC: "We need to take advantage ...

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    Grocery Code Adjudicator given power to impose fines on retailers for unfair practice

    2015-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Retailers may face substantial fines for malpractice following the move to grant the Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) the ability to fine retailers has come immediately after calls from MPs to extend the remit of the office of Christine Tacon to indirect supply.The powers, which had been planned since the inception ...

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    Tesco supplied with over 150,000 haggis for Burns Night courtesy of a butcher

    2015-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Perthshire butcher Simon Howie helped to fuel Burns’ Night celebrations after producing a record number of haggis for Tesco this year.The company, which has grown from a single shop in Dunning, has been supplying the supermarket chain with an expanding range of products during their relationship which spans over eight ...

  • Elwen Roger speaking with teachers during workshops.
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    HCC inspires teachers as well as students

    2015-01-30T00:00:00Z

    The tables were turned in the classroom recently when Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) paid a visit to help not only educate students but their teachers too.Elwen Roberts, consumer executive of HCC, (left) with teachers during workshops on the importance of a balanced diet.HCC organised two practical ...

  • The Food Management Today Food Industry Award winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).
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    Dawn Meats, Tulip and Linden Foods honoured at food industry awards

    2015-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Linden Foods, Tulip Ltd and Dawn Meats were amongst the winners honoured at the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards 2015 in London, hosted by rugby legend and Celebrity MasterChef Phil Vickery MBE.The Food Management Today Food Industry Award winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).Tulip's product ...

  • Jim McLaren: “One of the key parts of this recruitment drive is to attract any Scottish beef cattle breeding farms that remain outside farm assurance.”
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    QMS launches Quality Assurance member recruitment drive

    2015-01-29T00:00:00Z

    A major recruitment drive is being launched this month to increase the membership of Quality Meat Scotland’s quality assurance schemes.The campaign is being launched along with a range of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the quality assurance schemes which underpin the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...

  • Images show Director Gavin Roberts and the Two Brothers team at the distribution hub near Newquay.
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    Butcher launches new wholesale venture for the South West

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    A new wholesale foodservice company has been launched in the South West this month by a Cornish butcher.Director Gavin Roberts and the Two Brothers team at the distribution hub near Newquay.Two Brothers Foods is the new venture from Gavin Roberts of Kernow Sausages; an enterprising Cornish butcher who made his ...

  • Tom and his wife Norah received their awards from celebrity judge at the event, Les McKeown from the Bay City Rollers at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld.
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    'Pies' not just the limit for Scottish butcher

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    At this year's annual Scotch Pie Awards one local pie maker made off with a haul.While others picked up the one award - occasionally two - Tom Courts trod the path to the stage more than anyone else in the 250 strong audience, with a seven-strong series of wins. At ...

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    Singapore spotlight for Quality Standard beef

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Demand from the foodservice sector in Singapore could present significant opportunities for UK beef exports to the region, according to EBLEX.EBLEX highlighted the versatility of Quality Standard Beef to the foodservice sector at an event with local and international chefs cooking different recipes, giving their take on traditional and new ...

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    Scotch beef could be heading to the USA soon

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Within the next six months Scottish red meat plants will come under the scrutiny of American food safety inspectors with a view to giving a green light for exports to the USA.Lochhead is optimistic about the forthcoming inspections.Scottish Food Secretary, Richard Lochhead said: “I am looking forward to Scotland hosting ...

  • Phil Vickery MBE will present the food industry with top honours.
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    Phil Vickery MBE to host top food awards

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Ex-England and international rugby star and winner of Celebrity MasterChef, Phil Vickery MBE, will be hosting the Food Management Today Industry Awards in London tomorrow at Plaisterers Hall.Phil Vickery MBE will present the food industry with top honours.Food Management Today is Meat Management's sister magazine and its awards will be ...