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NewsLaunch of New “Scotch” Haggis
A new “Scotch” haggis, produced using Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb as key ingredients, was launched at the Royal Highland Show by Campbells Prime Meat.From left Jim McLaren, Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland, Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, and Tushar Kahn of Campbells Prime Meat.Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary, was ...
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NewsNew era of focus and drive for Scottish livestock production
A new era for livestock production in Scotland could well be the outcome as trepidation about the impact of CAP reform is steadily replaced by a more focused, driven industry, according to Jim McLaren, Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Addressing a packed QMS industry breakfast on the opening morning of ...
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NewsFalkirk pupil’s fiery dish wins Commonwealth Burger challenge
A “Scotch Bonnet” burger described by judges as “delicious, healthy and very Scottish” has lifted the top award in a “Commonwealth Burger” competition run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The three finalists in the nationwide competition battled it out at the Royal Highland Show.BBC’s The Voice contestant, Max Murphy, also British ...
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NewsSupermarket sausages beat branded banger rivals in Which? taste test
In a recent Which? taste test supermarket own brand sausages came out above branded products.Thirteen premium pork sausages were tested in total and the results were:· The top four premium pork sausages were from supermarkets’ own brand ranges, with Morrisons M Signature Thick Outdoor-Bred Pork Sausages being rated the highest ...
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NewsASDA ops compliance manager appointed as new SOFHT chair
lan Lacey, operations compliance manager, Asda has been appointed as the new Chair of The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) following the end of a two year tenure by Catherine Watkinson, group technical director of Stonegate.Alan Lacey, new chairman of SOFHT.Formerly head of regulatory affairs at Sainsbury’s, Alan ...
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NewsThis year's British Sausage Week dates announced
Dates for the seventeenth annual British Sausage Week have been set.Running from 3rd - 9th November, the seven-days of sausage celebrations will provide the platform for butchers, retailers and sausage makers to raise awareness of quality assured sausages and benefit from increased sales.Do you make the Foodservice sausage of the ...
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NewsWelsh lamb exports to China move closer after agreement
Exports of Welsh lamb to China are a step closer following the signing of an agreement between the British and Chinese Governments.A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a visit to Downing Street last week.It includes a commitment for ...
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Are your labels lawful?
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is urging companies to get up to speed with the latest regulations to avoid the risk of prosecution.Butchers are among those businesses expected to comply with the updated European Commission regulations which will come into force on 12th December 2014 and will ...
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NewsWhole industry in need of a 'game changer' says SAMW president
Speaking at the start of this year's Highland Show, Alan McNaughton, SAMW President said: "The decisions and announcements of the past week have created an encouraging platform for the essential rebuilding of Scotland's livestock and meat industry. While reactions have been largely positive to the initiatives and innovations now being ...
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NewsAIMS expresses concern over meat safety ‘scaremongering’
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has criticised the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of scaremongering in a Radio 4 programme about regulation in abattoirs.The Radio 4 File on 4 Inside The Abattoir aired on Tuesday evening (17th June 2014) and took a wide ranging look at issues surrounding slaughter ...
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NewsBangers boost for school meals
New Government rules mean sausages can now be served more often in both primary and secondary schools.This move is good news for the pig industry says BPEX Foodservice Manager Tony Goodger who was involved in the consultation process.Change in rules means sausages can now be on school menus more often.The ...
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NewsCheers all round for Aubrey Allen
In addition to winning The Catering Butcher Award at the recent Meat Management Industry Awards Dinner Aubrey Allen also helped add to the monies raised for charity at the event.The company's table kindly donated the most money for the charity raffle on the evening, For their good turn the table ...
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NewsNegotiations begin for £120m China beef and lamb export deal
British beef and lamb could soon be heading to China in an agreement that could be worth up to £120m to the UK economy each year.Paterson: "I welcome the opportunity to begin talks with the Chinese government to open trade routes for these great products once again.”Owen Paterson welcomed a ...
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NewsResearch finds poultry meat most popular with consumers
Almost seven tenths of people buy and consume more poultry meat than any other meat, new research for the British Poultry Council (BPC) has revealed. Research commissioned ahead of Food Safety Week (16th to 22nd June) and carried out by Populus, shows that poultry meat (Chicken, Duck, Goose and Turkey) ...
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NewsGood conditions herald a high quality English lamb crop
Favourable weather conditions through the winter and spring lambing season have contributed to an expected good season for domestically produced lamb, EBLEX has said."“The weather has been excellent for grass growth so we can expect that there will soon be available some of the best quality home-produced lamb seen on ...
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NewsDragons' Den tasty treat for hungry shoppers
Dragons' Den star and business entrepreneur Peter Jones lent a hand to business partner and award-winning butcher Paul Turner at an event to celebrate the launch of the Alf Turner ‘Best of British' and ‘Hair of the Hog' sausages.Peter Jones, CBE, with Paul Turner at the launch in store - ...
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NewsBlacker Hall kicks off World Cup with true taste of Brazil
On the ball Blacker Hall Farm Shop in Wakefield has lined up a true taste of Brazil as the whistle sounds on the 2014 World Cup kick-off.Butchery assistant manager Pete Wood is pictured with Blacker Hall Farm Shop’s Brazilian-style Churrasco Chicken.The Calder Grove business has launched its own speciality barbecue ...
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NewsBeef market volatility highlights need for better communication
The movement in cattle prices over recent years highlights the volatility created by a complex international beef market, according to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland’s Head of Economics Services.Although the farmgate price has fallen 14% in the past six months, it rose by 10% in the first six months of ...
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Approach to exporting in focus at EBLEX conference
The UK’s approach to exporting beef and lamb will come under the spotlight at a major industry event next week.EBLEX export manager Jean-Pierre Garnier will outline current practice and what changes can be made to help the UK beef and lamb sector address future challenges and opportunities at the 10th ...
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NewsTri-nations competition paves the way for future butchers
Attracting the next generation of butchers to the profession is a vital part of a forthcoming international butchery competition, according to the team captain for Great Britain.With the Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge now just a month away, David Lishman has shared his hopes that the event will inspire a future generation ...
