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Focus group to be set up to look at 2 Sisters impact on poultry industry
In the wake of potential job cuts at 2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus and potential reduction in shifts, NFU Scotland has written to the major retailers this week to urge that they make a strong commitment to source more chicken from Scotland.NFU Scotland understands 2 Sisters is negotiating ...
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International flavour shows HCC’s global impact
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ growing influence on the international red meat industry was evident throughout its annual industry conference held in Aberystwyth.A string of worldwide initiatives, including marketing into new countries, increasing sales in many other territories and the hosting of international experts and key research work ...
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When Simon met Phil a book was born
A butcher from Great Brickhill in Buckinghamshire has published a book with TV chef Phil Vickery.According to the MK News, Simon Boddy, owner and front man of The Best Butchers at Lower Rectory Farm for 19 years, has written the book - simply called ‘Pork’ - after meeting Vickery at ...
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Quality Standard beef and lamb shine in Spain
Holidaymakers in Spain are helping to drive foodservice demand for Quality Standard beef and lamb, according to EBLEX.The beef and lamb division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) recently showcased cutting demonstrations and market presentations at tourism and hostelry universities in Palma de Majorca and Barcelona, the latter ...
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NewsDawn Meats wins sustainability award
Dawn Meats, which has operations in England, Scotland and Wales, has won a Green Apple Environment Award. The awards are designed to find the greenest companies, councils and communities operating in the United Kingdom.Dawn Meats has been named National Green Champion (Ireland) at the prestigious Green Apple Environment Awards in ...
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Corry’s caters for peers in 2013 Smithfield Awards
The 2012 Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion will be catering for its peers at this year’s awards lunch.Last year’s overall diamond award winner, Porchetta Pork Roast, from Corry’s Butchers in Bramall, Stockport, run by husband and wife Neil and Janice Corry, will be served up as the main course ...
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NewsChampions crowned in 2013 Smithfield Awards
Aubrey Allen, from Leamington Spa, has been awarded the overall supreme champion in the 2013 Smithfield Awards for its Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, which also won the title of best English pork product.This year’s awards, also known as the Butchers’ BAFTAs, were presented by celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli at an awards ...
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Lamb tagging changes could cost producers £1.8million says NFU
DEFRA's decision to outlaw non-electronic batch tags for slaughter lambs is disappointing and could cost primary producers up to £1.8 million, according to the NFU.It comes following the results of a government consultation in early autumn to pave the way for the introduction of electronic reporting for sheep movements. Defra ...
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Pig finishing performance closes a gap
BPEX says the latest figures show the performance of the finishing herd in Britain is still improving and it has closed the gap on its competitors with regard to finishing performance.The latest report from BPEX on the Cost of Production in Selected Countries also shows we are ranked fifth in ...
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'Green shoots' of potential increase in cattle numbers
Scotland’s sharpest cattle farmers appear to have weathered the storm well last year with some improved performances, according to the results of the annual enterprise costings report by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Launching the 2013 edition of the Cattle and Sheep Enterprise Profitability in Scotland report, Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of ...
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Beef and lamb cuts and recipe inspiration for caterers
Caterers looking for inspirational recipe ideas and specifications for alternative added value beef and lamb cuts can check out EBLEX’s trade website, which now features enhanced resources for the foodservice sector.The section dedicated to the foodservice sector on www.eblextrade.co.uk now includes all of EBLEX’s recipe books, cutting specification guides and ...
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Strong Scottish cattle prices add pressure to processor margins
Recent movements in farmgate cattle prices, which have made Scottish prices the highest in Europe, continue to pile the pressure on processor margins.According to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) the average price for R3 prime steers in the Scotland last week was reported as £4.14 per kg ...
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NewsFood and Farming Minister to speak at AHDB Outlook Conference 2014
Food and Farming Minister George Eustice will address representatives from the beef, lamb, pork and dairy supply chains when he opens the AHDB Outlook 2014 conference in February.George Eustice MP.Mr Eustice will deliver the opening address at the conference, jointly hosted by the three livestock divisions of the AHDB ? ...
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NewsEnterprising Minister learns new skills
Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise Matthew Hancock MP picked up one or two butchery skills when he visited Taylors Butchers in Earlsdon, Coventry earlier today.Matthew Hancock MP (left) with John Taylor at the shop in Coventry.The West Suffolk MP broke his journey to visit Coventry based butcher and ...
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NewsElmgrove is exporter of the year
Dungannon-based meat products manufacturer Elmgrove Foods Limited has scooped a national award for opening up export markets for its high quality products.L-R: Sandra Sullivan from FDEA presenting Exporter of the Year Award to SME Elmgrove Foods.Elmgrove Foods won the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) Exporter of the Year Award ...
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NewsWalter Smith Fine Foods scoops National Apprenticeship Award
Walter Smith Fine Foods Limited, based in Birmingham, was last night revealed as the Medium Employer of the Year 2013 in the National Apprenticeship Awards at a ceremony at the NEC.L-R: Martin Lander, Stuart Wilson, Peter Walkden, Paul Cadman, Bill Jermey.The Awards, now in their tenth year, are run by ...
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Minister sent to Coventry
Coventry-based butcher and policy director of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders John Taylor MBE received a visit today from the minister of state for skills and enterprise, Mathew Hancock, at his butcher’s shop, Taylor’s Butchers.This is the first occasion that a minister from the Department of Business ...
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Welsh food industry must work together to face future challenges
The Welsh food and farming sector is facing major challenges over the next decade, according to the chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.“We all have a part to play in the giant global jigsaw to maintain the reputation of Welsh Lamb, Welsh Beef and pork as premium ...
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News'Pie pie baby' as Bay City Roller helps decide World Scotch Pie Champion
Bay City Rollers front man, Les McKeown is helping to decide who will be be crowned World Scotch Pie Champion 2014.Bay City Roller Les McKeown - 'pie pie baby.'· A record 543 products entered· By 99 of the nation’s best butchers and bakers· Judged by 50 experts and Les McKeown· ...
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NewsQMS appoints new head of industry development
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Johnny Mackey as its new head of industry development.Johnny Mackey, new head of industry development at QMS.Mackey (37), who takes over the reins from Andy McGowan, is currently breed secretary for the Luing Cattle Society based at Wester Drumlochy, near Blairgowrie.He has also served ...
