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NewsNew NFU officeholder team elected
Meurig Raymond has been elected the new President of the National Farmers Union and his deputy is Minette Batters, the NFU’s first female national officeholder.Minette Batters is NFU deputy president.Meurig Raymond to take on NFU presidency.Mr Raymond, a mixed farmer from Pembrokeshire, succeeds Peter Kendall who stood down from the ...
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NewsNew box scheme kit includes increased steak options
An alternative cuts guide designed to appeal to consumers who prefer steaks to more traditional cuts is now available as part of the recently-refreshed EBLEX beef box scheme kit.New box scheme from EBLEX.The alternative cutting options for rump, topside, thick flank, chuck roll and feather muscle differ from the original ...
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NewsResearch reveals the health benefits of red meat
A research project undertaken by Aberystwyth University student Cate Williams has reinforced the fact that lean red meat can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Research shows there are health benefits to eating lean red meat.An article based on her research and explaining the benefits of including lean red meat ...
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NewsMeat Training Council expands its remit to food supply chain
The national meat training charity, MTC, is to expand its charitable remit to cover the full food supply chain and will now be known as the Food and Drink Training and Education Council Ltd (FTC).The Food and Drink Training and Education Council will have an overarching objective to advance the ...
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NewsOwton's butchers have word with George Osbourne over a pint
Last week Gill & Rob Owton of Owton's Butchers, together with General Manager, John Harding got together over a pint to talk to Chancellor George Osbourne.Gill Owton of Owton Butchers chews the fat with George Osbourne.The butchers were invited by Fullers to the Grand reopening of The Red Lion Pub ...
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HCC project drives consumer awareness of PGI in Europe
A project designed to raise awareness of protected food names in Europe has produced very positive results over three years, a breakfast reception in Brussels was told today.The programme, run by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, is designed to educate consumers in France, Germany and Italy of the ...
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NewsMM Meat Awards hit record entries - again
This years Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is set to be another record year with over 600 products entered for evaluation, and voting for other categories including the Excellence Award, well up on 2013. Last year a record 528 products were entered and the Awards ceremony dinner was also a ...
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NewsIndustry steps up plans to reduce levels of Campylobacter in raw poultry meat
The NFU, FSA, Defra, processors, retailers, producers and other stakeholders have committed to implementing practical measures from farm to fork in a bid to stamp out campylobacter in raw poultry meat.At its most recent meeting in February this year, the government-industry Joint Working Group on Campylobacter Reduction heard updates on ...
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NewsNew appointment at QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Suzanne Woodman to the new senior management role of Brands Integrity Manager.Suzanne Woodman QMS's brand integrity manager.Ms Woodman’s role with QMS will involve managing and operating QMS’ six assurance schemes as well as developing the brands licensing scheme.Uel Morton, QMS Chief Executive, said the ...
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NewsSix contestants for Premier Young Butcher 2014 announced
The National Federation of Meat and Food Traders has announced the names of six of the best young butchers in the UK to compete in the finals for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2014.Selected from applicants the length and breadth of the UK is Joshua Brown from Wolverhampton working ...
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H5N1 avian flu hits Dutch farm
An outbreak of the avian influenza virus H5N1 has hit a farm in the Netherlands affecting 40,327 birds.The outbreak was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) at the end of last month, following the results of a PCR (polymerease chain reaction) test. All the affected birds have ...
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Demand for boneless cuts drives increase in beef exports to France
UK beef exports to France increased in 2013 despite challenging global trading conditions, according to latest figures from EBLEX.Export volumes to France rose eight per cent on the year to 11,350 tonnes, with the value of those exports up 11 per cent, largely driven by increased shipments of boneless product.The ...
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NewsMEATUP 2015 confirms changes to venue
YPL Exhibitions the organisers of MEATUP, the dedicated biennial meat industry show for the UK market, has confirmed that the 2015 exhibition will return to the Stoneleigh Park exhibition centre in Warwickshire for its next presentation. The Meat Management Awards dinner will remain at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in 2015 ...
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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 ...
