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NewsAIMS announces speakers for its 2nd Annual Luncheon
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has announced the speakers attending its Annual Luncheon on Friday 12th April at Butcher's Hall in London.Junior Johnson, FSA Head of Operations.The luncheon will commence with a short address from the Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, Chris Wood.Tony Goodger, membership communications ...
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NewsPGI Welsh Lamb campaign "a major success", says HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that its multi-platform consumer campaign, 'Uniquely Welsh. Experts in their field', has resulted in a "considerable uplift" in brand awareness.Ben Williams said that farming sustainably was a "small investment for a very long-term reward".The campaign, which aimed to increase brand ...
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NewsNCB provides butchers with legal advice in Trading Standards Manual
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has launched its Trading Standards Manual, which it said provides "comprehensive legally backed advice" for retail, catering and wholesale butchers.Eleanor O'Brien, NCB managing director.The manual was produced after NCB contacted East Sussex Council to investigate forming a "coordinated partnership" to offer Assured Trading Standards Advice to ...
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News"Food inflation should continue to ease", FDF responds to latest figures
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest inflation rates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.ONS revealed that inflation has decreased to 3.4% in February 2024, down from 4% in January. It said that the largest downward contributions to the ...
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NewsInterest in meat-free products "waning", says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that in January 2024, meat-free products experienced less demand compared to last year.AHDB said that the interest in meat-free products was "waning".The trade body said that in January 2023, it saw "poor performance" for both meat-free and dairy-free products compared to ...
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NewsNFU urges Government to commit to an agriculture budget as feed crops decline
The National Farmer' Union (NFU) has responded to an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) survey linking reductions in yield of crops, which are used to feed livestock, to wet weather in the UK.NFU president Tom Bradshaw.The NFU urged Government to commit to an agricultural budget in order to ensure ...
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NewsManchester abattoir fined for food safety violations
An abattoir in Greater Manchester has been ordered to pay substantial fines after being convicted on 11 food safety charges.Higginshaw Abattoir Ltd, based in Royton, Oldham, was ordered to pay £12,000 after being found guilty of charges relating to the dispatch of over-temperature meat. The law states that meat must ...
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NewsLamb roast sales and exports on the rise in 2024
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has predicted that traditional roast lamb sales in 2024 will increase on the year through Easter, Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr, as HCC predicts a boost in Welsh sheep exports.AHDB predicted that sales of traditional roast lamb would increase in 2024 compared to Easter 2023.The ...
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NewsBord Bia ups Irish Beef promotion with month-long campaign
Irish food board Bord Bia has said it will promote Irish beef through B2B and B2C channels during the month of March, promising to "elevate the culinary experience" for both businesses and consumers alike.Sean Deane, UK meat market specialist at Bord Bia.In partnership with food distributor Sysco GB's butchery operation, ...
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NewsFinnebrogue appoints first female executive to leadership team
Artisan company Finnebrogue has become the first food producer in the UK to achieve Diversity Mark accreditation, as it welcomes its first female executive to the leadership team.Bev Mitchell, chief commercial officer at Finnebrogue.Bev Mitchell has been appointed chief commercial officer at Finnebrogue, which the company said marked a "significant ...
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NewsLMC sees drop in NI calf registrations for January 2024
The Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland (LMC NI) has reported a 6.9% year-on-year decrease in calf registrations in January 2024. LMC said that the Aberdeen Angus would remain a “top choice” in 2024 despite registrations declining. Using data from the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information ...
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NewsHCC increases levy to fund promotion of Welsh red meat
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will increase its levy by 4.2% to help fund the promotion of the Welsh red meat industry.HCC said the increased levy would fund activities to assist with the development of the industry.This comes a year after the previous Welsh Red Meat Levy ...
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NewsScottish butchers celebrate National Black Pudding Day
Butchers across Scotland are celebrating National Black Pudding Day on Monday 18th March, as the current Black Pudding Champion calls for it to receive the same acclaim as haggis.Nigel Ovens, Scotland's current Black Pudding Champion.The date was earmarked by Scottish Craft Butchers to acknowledge the traditional blood sausage following a ...
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NewsFarmers urge MPs to support 'Buy British Bill'
The 'Buy British Bill' has reached its Second Reading in the House of Commons as the National Farmers' Union (NFU) urges Government to support it.David Exwood, NFU deputy president.MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion’s Private Member’s Bill - Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) - was developed in partnership with the ...
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NewsFarm to fork Assurance Review officially launched
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have announced that an industry wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched.The Assurance Review is intended to gain feedback from farmers to "revolutionise farm to fork assurance".The independent review has been jointly commissioned ...
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NewsSt Patrick's Day celebrated with Irish beef Patty O'Bun
Irish food board Bord Bia has worked with burger chain Patty & Bun and butcher HG Walter to promote Irish beef for St Patrick's Day, following a successful 2023 campaign.The Patty O'Bun is made from Irish Beef.The 'Patty O'Bun' burger is set to make a comeback after experiencing an "extraordinary" ...
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NewsNew speakers announced for agriculture conference - Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum
New speakers have been announced by Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum for its agricultural and obesity conferences, with Farming Minister Mark Spencer speaking on UK agriculture policy.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries.The 'Next steps for UK agricultural policy' conference will look at UK agriculture policy and ...
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NewsVets require support from Government to ensure food security - FSA
In response to the shortage of vets in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) about the implications of such shortages.Emily Miles, FSA chief executive.Giving evidence to EFRA in a hearing, FSA CEO Emily Miles said: “Our Official ...
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NewsQMS levy increase gains Ministerial approval
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that Scottish Ministers have approved an increase in QMS' levy rates following "extensive consultation" with industry stakeholders and levy payers.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.The QMS board had previously requested that Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, approve an increase ...
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NewsBMPA demands "urgent" meeting with Minister on impending immigration changes
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has once again written to Government regarding the new £38,700 immigration rule, reporting a "sense of desperation" among UK meat companies.Tom Pursglove, Minister of State for Legal Migration and Delivery. | Picture credit: UK Parliament.BMPA highlighted that the Government was "ploughing ahead with this ...
