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A win for Cranswick
Congratulations go to Andrew Caines, group technical director at Cranswick, who was the lucky winner of a Kindle Fire in the MEATUP 2013 prize draw.Andrew said: "The opportunity for the meat industry to showcase its skill base and highlight the latest developments in equipment, packaging and products is one that ...
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Pig prices continue to remain firm
Although Scottish pig producers have seen their prices slightly decline over the past two weeks, prices still remain more than 10% higher than last year.According to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland’s head of economics services, pig prices are also firm across Europe with the average European price 5% higher than ...
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NewsGet your entries in for British Sausage Week
The clock is ticking down for sausage makers to get their entries into the British Sausage Week competition.Entries have been rolling in from butchers, retailers and branded manufacturers but there is still time for YOUR sausages to be discovered as one of the nation’s best!So if you’ve got the best ...
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NewsKick start autumn beef and lamb sales with new promotional pack
EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme member butchers will shortly receive some fantastic new promotional material to help drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb this autumn.The autumn promotional support pack includes two new point-of-sale (POS) kits as well as a ‘consumer confidence’ poster to display in store. The ...
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Chinese lamb imports will impact global supply
The increasing appetite in China for higher value cuts of lamb is likely to have a significant impact on global supplies, producers on both sides of the world have agreed.A delegation from the UK sheep meat industry has just returned from a fact-finding mission to New Zealand where they met ...
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NFMFT to help members participate in 'Enjoy Sunday Lunch' campaign
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders has received an approach for its members to participate in an ‘Enjoy Sunday Lunch’ promotion sponsored by Shloer.Well known brands including Bisto, Knorr, and Paxo have also been approached to participate.The campaign will run during the winter and spring months from October ...
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NewsHigh impact new campaign for Scotch Lamb
“Wham, Bam, Thank You Lamb” is the brand new Scotch Lamb campaign unveiled by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The high-impact campaign aims to change shoppers’ perceptions about lamb and establish lamb’s credentials as easy to cook, versatile and a perfect ingredient for Scots’ weekly shopping lists.The six week campaign will include ...
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News#buybritish and #TrusttheTractor banners to overtake Britain’s motorways
Motorway travellers up and down the country will soon be in the fast lane of a drive to get the British public to buy more British food and look for the Red Tractor logo on the food they buy, with NFU #buybritish and Red Tractor’s #TrusttheTractor banners set to spring ...
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NewsBPEX Roadshows back for 10th anniversary celebrations
BPEX is gearing up for a very special season of roadshows – its tenth anniversary tour!The 2013-2014 line up of events will hit the road from September 2013, where butchers and local pork producers can showcase their products, network and review the latest developments from a host of trade exhibitors.Last ...
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Retailers edging towards next food scandal says NPA
The National Pig Association is worried that the foundations for the next food scandal are already being laid by some retailers as they edge away from the shorter supply chains they promised following the horse meat scandal.NPA has noted a number of pork, bacon and gammon lines being switched back ...
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NewsJSR Farms benefits from new and improved JSR Genetics sire lines
The pig production arm of the JSR Farming Group, a 4,000 sow operation producing 2,000 pigs per week, has increased the dead weight of its slaughter pigs and cut its overall cost of production by 2.5% by switching to two new sire lines developed by JSR Genetics.Against a backdrop of ...
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Quality Standard beef in Far East spotlight
Quality assured beef will next month be showcased by EBLEX at a major food service event in the Far East.The organisation will be taking part in the Restaurant & Bar exhibition in Hong Kong, from September 3rd to September 5th. The food service sector is a significant market in Hong ...
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McAdam Foods takes action against ABP Group
According to RTÉ News / Ireland meat trader, Martin McAdam has instigated legal proceedings against the ABP Group for defamation.McAdams Foods was caught up in the horse meat scandal when, according to Martin McAdam, ABP defamed his business by accusing it of supplying adulterated meat products to the Silvercrest processing ...
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NewsNFU launches Back British Farming Charter
In a year when British farming has received backing from consumers, the NFU is urging the public to help turn around a decline in self-sufficiency that means the UK produces just 62% of its own food.Starkly, the UK's current self-sufficiency rate means that today, 14th August, is the day when ...
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NewsHeath proposes a new way forward on red meat levies
During a visit to Peelham Farm in the Borders, Agriculture Minister David Heath announced a new proposal on distribution of red meat levies.Heath: "I have proposed that a forum is established involving all the levy bodies in Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland"“I want to find a fair and ...
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NewsLocal supply ethos key to new Craven Heifer Yorkshire-themed menu
The Craven Heifer in Addingham has launched a new Yorkshire Favourites bar menu, featuring products sourced direct from local farmers, producers and suppliers across the county.Mark Owens, executive chef at the Craven Heifer (left), is pictured making his choice from the signature beef range at R&J Yorkshire’s Finest.The inn is ...
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NewsPoultry sector reports a buoyant outlook and increased production levels
A survey by the British Poultry Council (BPC) has found that two-thirds of its members feel more confident about the industry’s future than they did six months ago.In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, producers are reportinga greater demand for British poultry meat. 75% of BPC members surveyed say that ...
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A sausage king who plans to save the High Street
Founder of the world’s largest specialist sausage website, Stephen Plume is taking to the road on his motorbike to seek out the UK’s finest sausage makers. He said: “I am embarking on a two wheeled crusade to save the sausage and get people back on the High Street. The not-so-humble ...
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Market prices stabilise for UK and Irish cattle
After a month of falling auction and abattoir prices for prime cattle, the indication this week is that prices have stabilised or marginally improved, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).“The slide in prices over the last month has not been Scotland-specific,” said Stuart Ashworth, QMS Head of Economics Services. “In ...
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NewsMarel to provide full service for Carnitech mixers and grinders
Following Marel's recent acquisition of the mixing and grinding activities of Carnitech A/S, Marel GB will now provide, in the UK and Ireland, full sales, service and spares for the range of mixers and grinders for the meat, fish and poultry industries.Carnitech 3105 grinding system with fat analyser.Marel has re-employed ...
