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NewsGovernment needs to do more to secure UK poultry exports
A survey by the British Poultry Council has found that only a quarter of members think the government is doing enough to secure UK poultry exports to growing markets. Half are not sure what the government is currently doing, while a further quarter thinks the government needs to do more.The ...
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NewsSporting star inspires kids to eat like a champion
Fiona Duncan, Para-Cycling Tandem Pilot, visited two North East schools as part of the Champions in Schools Programme which is supported by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Fiona is joined by Kemnay Academy pupils Matthew Cassidy and Amy Stewart after the cookery demonstration.Aberdeen-based Fiona, who won a silver medal in the 2011 ...
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NewsInternational Poultry Council welcomes Peter Bradnock on board
The former chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC) and former Meat Management columnist, Peter Bradnock has joined the International Poultry Council as its policy affairs consultant.Peter Bradnock is new policy affairs consultant at IPC.Bradnock brings over two decades of experience with BPC to the role and he has ...
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NewsQMS appoints knowledge transfer specialist
Robert Gilchrist has been appointed to Quality Meat Scotland’s Industry Development team as a Knowledge Transfer Specialist.Robert Gilchrist joins QMS as Knowledge Transfer Specialist.Mr Gilchrist (36), an agriculture graduate from the Scottish Agriculture College, Aberdeen (now known as Scotland’s Rural College), was most recently employed as a ruminant nutritionist with ...
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NewsTime to say goodbye to the ‘weakest link’
The National Pig Association is polling pig producers on lorry washes at Britain’s abattoirs, with a view to publishing a league table. The association hopes when abattoirs see how they are rated against their competitors, the poorest performers will be encouraged to invest in improved lorry-washing facilities.The Dalehead lorry-wash facility ...
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Winter Olympics pose heightened disease risk for British farms
Border Force officers will be paying special attention to passengers returning from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, in a bid to prevent African swine fever entering Britain in contaminated meat products, according to food and farming minister George Eustice.In a letter to National Pig Association chairman Richard Longthorp—in which he ...
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Beef sector is vital to Scotland says Richard Lochhead
Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has promised the industry that beef will be at the front of the queue for the limited amount of coupled support available under the new CAP.Describing beef production and processing as the ‘engine room of Scottish farming’, the Minister told NFU Scotland’s annual meeting ...
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Long term beef supply expected to remain tight
Supply of beef and veal in the UK is expected to be modestly up on last year’s position, although indications for the longer term suggest a fundamentally tight supply situation will be maintained, according to AHDB Market Intelligence/EBLEX latest forecasts outlined at the recent AHDB Outlook conference.AHDB/EBLEX senior analyst, Debbie ...
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Multi-million investment in Brechin pork plant may save Scotland's bacon
Scotland’s biggest pork processing plant is set to almost double in capacity following investment from the Scottish Government.Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced A.P. Jess in Brechin has been awarded almost £2.7 million towards a major upgrade and expansion project. The project aims to create 20 new full time ...
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NewsIndustry Awards - are your products in it to win it?
Entries in the product categories for the 2014 Meat Management Industry Awards are expected to reach record levels. If you've not yet entered any products there is still time…. Enter now[wposflv src=https://meatmanagement.com/wp-content/videos/awards-judging.flv previewimage=https://meatmanagement.com/wp-content/videos/awards.jpg width=405 height=228 title="Meat Management Awards Judging"]"As we countdown to the closing date product entries are now coming ...
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Nidderdale butcher Yorkshire champion again in Rural Oscars
A Q Guild butcher has been chosen as Yorkshire champion in the 2013 Countryside Alliance Awards for the second year running.H Weatherhead & Sons Butchers in Pateley Bridge now has another opportunity to be crowned national champion in the annual awards, known as 'The Rural Oscars.'“To win the regional accolade ...
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Hogg quality improved and prices show strength
One month into 2014 and hogg prices are showing particular strength, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Since the turn of the year, Scottish auction prices for hoggs have increased by around 4% and stand some 22% better than last year, said Stuart Ashworth, QMS’s Head of ...
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NewsEleven million consumers targeted in Scotch Beef PGI campaign
Eleven million consumers will be targeted in a Scotch Beef PGI campaign being launched today (Friday 7th February) by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The £650,000 campaign in Scotland and England – where the focus will be on South East England and Greater London - is set highlight the provenance, traceability and ...
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Dawn Meats acquires Jaspers in Cornwall
Dawn Meats has concluded a deal with the Jasper family to acquire the Jasper beef abattoir and boning facility in Treburley, Cornwall.Commenting on the deal, David Jasper said: "We have known and done business with Dawn Meats for many years. We are pleased that Dawn has decided to invest in ...
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Festive hangover and cheap imports cause fall in cattle prices
A traditional fall in consumer demand in January coupled with increased quantities of Polish and Irish beef available in the UK and on the Continent have contributed to a fall in Welsh cattle prices.According to the latest figures released by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, the all prime ...
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Campden BRI extends UKAS accreditation to cover meat species DNA testing
Campden BRI has extended its accreditation by UKAS to cover DNA-based meat species authenticity testing.Originally developed by Campden BRI for the Food Standards Agency over ten years ago, the test uses real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to allow sensitive detection of meat species. The demand for accredited testing in this ...
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NewsNFMFT not happy with the BBC
NFMFT president, John Mettrick has voiced his concern to the producer of the BBC's Food & Drink Programme for misleading consumers about the number of cuts going into mince.NFMFT president, John Mettrick has complained to the BBC about inaccuracies in an item about meat and cuts for mincing.In a letter ...
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New website function allows farmers to track livestock prices
The first few weeks of 2014 have seen some volatile lamb prices at market, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.A new function introduced on HCC’s website will allow farmers and others in the industry to track prices achieved for both sheep and cattle at more than 80 ...
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2 Sisters Food Group launches bio-security workshops
2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s leading poultry suppliers, plans to run a series of bio-security workshops throughout February and March.The company says it wants to demonstrate its commitment to reducing the presence of Campylobacter on farms, in line with the recently refreshed strategy launched by the Food ...
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Welsh Lamb goes to Russia with love
Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru will participate in PRODEXPO, the largest annual specialised food and drink exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe, held in Moscow next week.This is the first time that HCC has secured a stand at any trade show in Russia.Red meat processors from Wales ...
