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Abattoir closure will impact on entire Welsh meat industry
The closure of the large meat processing facility on Anglesey at Welsh Country Foods with the direct loss of 350 jobs is a major blow to the entire Welsh sheep industry, according to red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru."Vion's failure to secure a purchaser for Welsh Country Foods is ...
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New interactive quiz for pig producers
A new interactive quiz on sow condition scoring is available on the BPEX website.The quizzes have been revamped to make them more user-friendly and they are now linked to the Pig Industry Professional Register (PIPR) which provides proof and recognition of training.BPEX says more quizzes will be added on a ...
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Welsh Country Foods closes its doors
Welsh Country Foods (WCF) lamb processing business on Anglesey has closed with immediate effect. The news comes following the completion of a 90-day consultation exercise with unions and workers which began in January.The move to close the plant was taken following the decision by its key customer, ASDA, to move ...
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NewsFruity ribeye scoops sweet success at BPEX final
Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd has enjoyed sweet success after being crowned BPEX Foodservice Pork Product of the Year 2013 for its Fruity Pork Ribeye.Richard-Taylor-(left)-collects-the-BPEX-Foodservice-Pork-Product-of-the-Year-award-for-2013 from BPEX's Stewart Houston (centre) and Tony Goodger.Announced at this afternoon’s BPEX Foodservice Pork Product of the Year Final hosted at Butchers’ Hall; the ribeye ...
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UK processors may have bought contaminated Dutch beef
UK businesses may well have already processed some of the 50,000 tonnes of beef product being recalled by the Dutch authorities from across Europe as it is thought to contain horse meat.Sold by two Dutch wholesalers, Wiljo Import-Export and Wily Selten Meat Wholesalers, to around 130 clients The Netherlands Food ...
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Spanish thumbs up for Quality Standard lamb
Spanish perceptions about the taste of lamb have been challenged by EBLEX at a major Iberian food showcase.EBLEX is holding live butchery and cooking demonstrations at the Salon De Gourmets, which runs until 11th April in Madrid and targets the high-end hotel, restaurant and catering sector, with the aim of ...
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Freezing conditions create long term uncertainty for the Welsh red meat industry
The recent snow and cold temperatures are set to have a major effect on the Welsh farming industry for the next year.Gwyn Howells, chief executive of Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru, said: “Farmers in north and mid Wales have been significantly affected in recent weeks by the ...
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Cattle, hogg and pig prices showing improvement says QMS
Developments in farmgate prices have been positive over the past month with cattle, hoggs and pigs all showing improvement, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).“Pig prices have seen an increase of 1.5%, cattle prices an increase of 2.7% and hogg prices have increased by 12%,” said Stuart Ashworth, QMS head ...
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Update on FSA beef product survey
The FSA has confirmed results for four of the remaining five samples relating to the Agency’s UK-wide sampling programme of beef products.All five of the products were withdrawn from sale following receipt of the first test results.Two of the four samples have been found to contain horse DNA at or ...
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Very low levels of bute found in Asda 'Smart Price Corned Beef'
The Food Standards Agency has been informed by Asda that very low levels of the veterinary medicine phenylbutazone, known as bute, have been found in 340g tins of its Smart Price Corned Beef.Asda is recalling this product and anyone who has Asda Smart Price Corned Beef is advised not to ...
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Sheep figures up at end of 2012 – but outlook for 2013 not so good
There were nearly six million sheep and lambs in Wales in December 2012 representing a 3% increase on the previous year, according to new figures.But the recent atrocious weather conditions combined with flock health problems are likely to result in a fall in lamb numbers over the next 12 months, ...
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Cranswick sales continue to rise
Cranswick plc's interim results showed its underlying sales increased by 5% and total sales were up 7%.The business has invested £30 million in its asset base this year which it reported had broadened its customer base, allowed it to develop new products and categories and gain market share. the investment ...
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Delivering new science with practical industry benefits
Following a review of its support for post-graduate research projects, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to reinforce the focus of its £500,000 cross-sector studentship programme, this summer, on delivering new science with practical industry benefits.A new-look AHDB programme will launch in June 2013 to install students in ...
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Alleged heart risks associated with carnitine
Another study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, has attributed carnitine in red meat as contributing to increases in cardiovascular risk.However, lead researcher, Dr Stanley Hazen told the BBC: “The cholesterol and saturated fat content of lean red meat is not that high, there’s something else contributing to increases in ...
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UK food companies pledge total traceability on all pork and pork products
National Pig Association’s Wall of Fame has reached a milestone this month, with 100 leading brands pledging total traceability for the imported pork and pork products they sell.“The response to our campaign for traceable higher-welfare pork for British consumers has been outstanding - far, far better than we ever envisaged,” ...
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Vion completes 2 Sisters deal
Following the announcement that an agreement had been reached with Boparan Holdings Limited, the holding company for 2 Sisters Food Group for the sale of its red meat and poultry activities, Vion has now completed the deal.Commenting on this announcement Peter Barr, chairman of Vion UK, said: “Following the formal ...
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New Norwegian poultry processor
CapVest Equity Partners II (CapVest) and Lantmännen ek (Lantmännen) are to form one of the Nordic´s leading poultry businesses, with a turnover of more than SEK 5 billion.The new company will be created through the simultaneous acquisition of Kronfågel Group in Sweden and Denmark from Lantmännen, and Cardinal Foods in ...
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NewsMeat processor teams up with school pupils
Pupils at Bathgate Academy have presented the results of an exciting challenge to create and market a healthy new burger for leading Broxburn-based beef processor, AK Stoddart, to a panel of experts.Pupils have teamed up with meat processor, AK Stoddart.The challenge, which began in January and is supported by Quality ...
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Are you using authentic Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef?
Businesses across the UK are being urged to check they are selling authentic Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef to avoid prosecution.Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is encouraging any businesses that use Welsh Lamb or Welsh Beef to ensure they are being supplied with meat from approved ...
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Breeding animals lost to severe weather
As the thaw begins after some of the worst March snow in years, the scale of the loss of breeding animals has become apparent.The NFU has called on both Defra and the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo) to help those farmers who have suffered heavy losses by providing a temporary, ...
