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Red Tractor Pig Standards Review Group launched
A group comprising of producers, vets, NPA and BPEX representatives, as well as the chairman and secretariat of the Red Tractor Pigs Scheme have met for the first time to begin a thorough review of the standards.All Red Tractor sector standards are reviewed, as a matter of course, on a ...
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QMS emphasises importance of exports markets to Minister
A call for the UK government to increase its financial commitment to the work of the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) was made during a visit to Scotland by UK Secretary of State for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson.During a meeting in Edinburgh attended by leading food and ...
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NewsSix new promotional packs for butchers
EBLEX is offering Quality Standard Mark Scheme member butchers the chance to sign up to receive six brand new promotional kits to help drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb throughout the year.There are four seasonal kits themed ‘Get Cook’in’ which are designed to inspire customers to try out ...
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NewsDedication and skills showcase behind Scotch Beef PGI
The dedication and skills of those involved in the production of top quality Scotch Beef were showcased at an event in London attended by HRH The Princess Royal.Among those present at the Scotch Beef Club event run by Quality Meat Scotland were Robert and Jacqueline Neill who farm at Upper ...
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New foot-and-mouth vaccine signals huge advance in global disease control
Scientists have developed a new methodology to produce a vaccine for the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). Because the vaccine is all synthetic, made up of tiny protein shells designed to trigger optimum immune response, it doesn’t rely on growing live infectious virus and is therefore much safer to produce.Furthermore, these ...
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New DNA test cuts time to find horsemeat in food from 2 days to less than 4 hours
A new DNA test will cut the time it takes to find horsemeat in food from two days to less than four hours. The process was developed by QIAGEN, a world leading provider of molecular sample and assay technologies.The new testing method can detect in real time even minute traces ...
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More show partners join MEATUP
Two more leading trade organisations have joined as show partners to support MEATUP in July.The Northern Ireland Livestock & Meat Commission, LMC and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) have joined the huge team of trade organisations all lending their support to the dedicated meat industry show in July ...
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NewsAnd the Rural Oscars go to………..
The 2012 Countryside Alliance Awards (aka the Rural Oscars) were presented to top rural businesses by the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Owen Paterson MP, at a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament.Devon business Piper’s Farm, Cullompton won the prestigious Defra Local Food category.L-R: William Greig, Henri Greig (corr), Peter ...
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NewsEBLEX GB at Tri Nations in New Zealand
Brindon Addy, retailer and Q Guild chairman was part of the EBLEX GB team at this year's Tri Nations Butchery Competition in New Zealand.Team EBLEX down under in New Zealand.The British team came third in the end and were involved in practical sessions and Brindon appeared as guest judge for ...
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NewsPeckham butcher trots off with South of England chamption title
With the South of England Butcher Roadshow taking place during Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week, it was somewhat fitting that the Overall Champion title was handed to ‘Treacle Back Bacon’ from Peckham’s newest butcher Flock and Herd.Charlie Shaw is awarded his title by BPEX's Keith Fisher.For Charlie Shaw, the award was a ...
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EBLEX and agri benchmark to showcase global beef and lamb sector trends and developments
Global beef and lamb sector trends and developments will be highlighted at major industry event organised by EBLEX and agri benchmark.The free Global Forum 2013 on Wednesday, June 19, in York, will feature a number of topics, including global key market trends, the future of European agricultural policy and latest ...
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Horse meat lasagne on sale
An Italian supermarket in one of the UK's leading racecourse towns, Cheltenham, has started selling horse lasagne.The Mutina Italian supermarket, owned by Steve Hampton has received several orders following requests from customers. The meat is sourced from Kezie Foods in Scotland and Hampton says he was inspired by the few ...
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Swine dysentery elimination is priority
The BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP) is focusing this year’s activity on the elimination of swine dysentery.Pig producers have asked for this for two main reasons. Firstly, it is one of the most economically damaging infections a herd can contract and it can spread rapidly through a herd via ...
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ANM Group now fit for the future
ANM Group, the Scottish farmer-owned co-operative, says it is now 'fit for the future' after a year of change brought much better financial results with trading losses reducing from £2.517 million in 2011 to £477,000 in 2012 – a £2 million improvement in the year. It is also predicted the ...
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Genetics business had record 2012
In 2012, the sales of DanAvl-genetics climbed to new heights when a record-high was reached with a value of EUR 200 million.In all, the sales of semen, breeding pigs and the turnover of gilt material from multiplier herds with DanAvl-genetics indicate potential growth. Whilst sales on the Danish market were ...
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New show partners for MEATUP
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, Quality Meat Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association have all joined MEATUP as show partners, alongside the other major trade organisations already involved.That means the UK’s only dedicated meat industry exhibition is now endorsed by 19 official partners. SFMTA's Douglas ...
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NewsNew BDCI chairman
Dovecote Park CEO, Richard Canvin, is the new BDCI festival chairman, taking over the reins from Interfood Technology’s joint managing director, James Sydenham.Richard Canvin is this year's BDCI festival chairman.Speaking at a lunch to mark the occasion, James said: “I am truly honoured to have been offered the opportunity to ...
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NewsBacon makers revolution
As Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week – the seven-day celebration of Quality Assured Bacon – is underway, the nation’s best rashers have been unveiled.Champions from left: Andrew Shufflebotham and Simon Roberts from Cheerbrook Quality Farm Food, Christopher Cox and Steve Hind from Midland Bacon, Fay Ripley, Fiona Jones from Cranswick and Ellen ...
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Industry must be vigilant to protect authenticity of halal meats
Processors across England must work with religious communities to safeguard product integrity amid revelations about traces of pork DNA found in halal products.The recent horse meat scandal has highlighted some cross-species DNA carryover when the same processing lines are used for different species.EBLEX has said the red meat sector is ...
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NewsFSA campaign ‘ill-judged’ according to sheep industry
A Food Standards Agency advertising campaign featuring an image of tasty-looking lamb chops served in a urinal has been described as ill-judged by EBLEX sector director Nick Allen.The FSA campaign image deemed ill-judged by industry.The campaign, which is designed to encourage people to check the hygiene ratings of restaurants, has ...
