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Bid to boost demand for Welsh red meat in Netherlands
A new European agent is being sought to further capitalise on the growing overseas demand for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.Global exports of Welsh red meat were worth more than £224 million to the economy in 2013.Now Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales is looking to appoint a representative ...
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Austrian food service sector gets taste for beef and lamb
Members of the high-end Austrian food service sector were given a taste of Quality Standard beef and lamb at a special reception in Vienna.Premium beef and lamb was served at the event in the British embassy, organised by EBLEX in conjunction with UKTI Austria, which was attended by 50 people. ...
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DAPP to cease in September
The BPEX Board has confirmed the date the Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) will cease to be published will be Wednesday 1 October, for the week ended Saturday 27th September 2014.This follows the introduction of the two new pig price series reported by BPEX, the Average Pig Price (APP), which ...
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NewsFarmers in lamb protest at Royal Welsh Show
NFU members have staged a demonstration outside the Tesco stand at the Royal Welsh Show in protest at the retailer’s failure to back British lamb.Around 60 farmers gathered at the NFU Cymru stand on the Builth Wells showground before marching down to the Tesco stand.Charles Sercombe: “Livestock farmers here and ...
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NewsTri-Nations trophy heads to southern hemisphere
New Zealand’s butchery team has successfully defended their title at the 2014 Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge in a closely-fought contest of skill and speed.The competition was hosted by Brindon Addy, National Chair of the Guild of Q Butchers.The annual competition took place on British soil for the first time at the ...
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News‘Sword of Damocles hangs over the beef industry’ says HCC chairman
The sword of Damocles is hanging over the beef industry, and the only way to save it is by developing a strong and trusting relationship between farmers and retailers.HCC chairman, Dai Davies: "“Our message to the entire retail trade is simple - use our products or lose them."That was the ...
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NewsBeef review interim findings to spark debate at Royal Welsh Show
The initial findings of an independent report into the state of the beef industry, ordered as a result of plummeting market prices, were revealed at the Royal Welsh Show today.HCC sees the interim report as very much a work in progress,but does put forward a range of concepts which need ...
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NewsDunbia welcomes Temple Grandin at its Sawley plant
Meat processor Dunbia has hosted a visit by world renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert Dr Temple Grandin PhD at its Sawley plant.World renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert, Dr Temple Grandin, PhD (centre) shares her expertise with guests and staff at Dunbia in Sawley.During her visit Dr Grandin shared ...
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Q Guild strengthens national membership
The Butchers Q Guild has accepted five new members in the first half of the 2014, further cementing its nationwide representation.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Tilehurst-Village-Butchers-pic.jpg|Pictured at Tilehurst Village Butchers are, from left, Chris Watts, Roland Hazell, Sam Parkes, Denis O’Brien, Brian Harriss, Joe Watts and Robin Sherman.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Lewis-of-Sunningdale-pic.jpg|The team at Lewis of Sunningdale ...
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Faccenda guarantees £7 per hour pay rate
Faccenda Foods has confirmed that all of its employees are now paid a minimum of £7 per hour.Commenting on the pay guarantee, Faccenda Foods managing director Andy Dawkins said: “Fair pay is fundamental to Faccenda Foods’ commitment to providing a great experience to our customers. Only a highly skilled, motivated ...
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NewsSuppliers should use trade associations to go to GCA
Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, has appealed to suppliers to voice their concerns via their trade association and should not be afraid to raise evidence of code breaches.Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon CBESpeaking at the recent AGM and lunch for the PTF Tacon said: "I have a legal obligation to ...
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MEPs commit to backing British farming for the next five years
NFU President Meurig Raymond was in Strasbourg to rally support from MEPs to sign the ‘Back British Farming EU pledge.’ By signing the pledge, 33 MEPs have committed themselves to using their position in European Parliament to champion the cause for British agriculture.Raymond said: “I am delighted to see that ...
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NewsLiz Truss is new Secretary of State for Environment
In the recent Cabinet reshuffle Liz Truss has replaced Owen Paterson as Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.Liz Truss replaces Paterson as new Secretary of State.Truss moves from the Department of Education and is an MP in rural Norfolk following Paterson’s surprise sacking from the Government ...
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NewsKernow Sausage Company acquires Vealls of Newquay
The Kernow Sausage Company has acquired Vealls of Newquay, a long-established Cornish food wholesaler, for an undisclosed sum.Gavin Roberts, managing director of The Kernow Sausage Company (left) with Ron Veall, founder of Vealls of Newquay.Vealls was founded in 1964 by brothers Ron and John Veall, who grew the business to ...
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NewsBritish farmers hit out at Tesco’s failure to deliver on commitments with lamb
NFU President, Meurig Raymond, has strongly criticised Tesco’s decision to heavily promote New Zealand lamb in the middle of the prime season for British lamb, given previous commitments that they have made.Meurig Raymond: "I am angry and disappointed that this comes only 18 months after giving such positive undertakings on ...
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Increased supply contributes to seasonal fall in lamb prices
The reduction in lamb prices in recent weeks is as a result of a greater number of lambs coming onto the market earlier than usual and the strength of Sterling against the Euro, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.Since the beginning of June, auction markets in Wales ...
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NewsTulip unveils approach to supplier collaboration
UK food producer Tulip played host to over 150 suppliers at a recent event to mark the launch of its new ‘Winning Together' initiative.Tulip's CEO Chris Thomas addresses delegates at the company's ‘Winning Together' conference.Chief executive Chris Thomas told members of the audience that Tulip is looking to achieve end ...
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NewsTurkey association celebrates 30 years
The Traditional Farmfresh Turkey Association (TFTA), a group of 50 independent farmers across the UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary in a variety of ways to mark its formation in 1984.The group of farmers produces in excess of 165,000 high welfare turkeys, specifically for the festive season.Roasted Turkey Crown with ...
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International sales of Welsh Lamb and Beef hit £224m
International sales of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef were worth more than £224 million to the economy of Wales last year, according to new figures from HCC.Exports of PGI Welsh Lamb products were worth £154.7 million in 2013 – up by £7 million on the previous year – while overseas ...
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Spotlight on beef and lamb at business event
English beef and lamb was showcased to a group of industry professionals, including buyers, food journalists and butchers, from Central Europe during a three-day mission to the UK hosted by EBLEX and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The event had been organised to coincide with the Liverpool International Festival of ...
