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NewsSAMW gives support to three charities
The Sandpiper Trust, Poppyscotland and Children 1st have shared gifts totalling £7000 from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).L-R: Kirsty Doran, Corporate Fundraiser, CHILDREN 1ST; Ian Anderson, SAMW Executive Manager; Claire Maitland, The Sandpiper Trust; Alan McNaughton, SAMW President; Kirstie R-Mitchell, Community Fundraiser, Poppyscotland.Funds raised during a charity auction ...
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CAP clarity needed to curb uncertainty
Scotland is firming up on arrangements for the future delivery of support to the nation’s farmers under the new CAP arrangements agreed during the summer. However, NFU Scotland is concerned about the impact that uncertainties around the deal are having at farm level. Positive developments include the flexibility available to ...
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NewsRed meat processors’ viability threatened by beef price 'pincer effect'
A very concerning gap is emerging between the true value of beef and the price at which it is being sold on retailers’ shelves, warned Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Speaking at the launch of QMS’s annual review, QMS chairman Jim McLaren said the fact the retail price of beef does not ...
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Disappointing support for Scottish lamb says NFU Scotland
As part of its regular Shelfwatch examination of supermarket shelves, NFU Scotland found 100% Scottish or British lamb in Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and Sainsburys stores. However, the volume of imported lamb on the Tesco and Asda stores visited came as a major disappointment.The Union is calling on these retailers ...
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Don’t be the person who causes the next foot-and-mouth epidemic pleads NPA
Environmental activists who want to see a lifting of the European Union ban on feeding kitchen and catering waste to pigs may be sending confusing signals to hobby pig-keepers, warns the National Pig Association (NPA).NPA’s newly-launched 'Don’t Kill Me With Kindness' campaign explains that feeding kitchen and catering waste carries ...
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NewsSlaughter equipment businesses merge
SFK LEBLANC, formerly SFK Systems A/S, (Denmark) and NAWI BV (The Netherlands) have entered into a definitive merger agreement.The resulting company, operating under the name SFK LEBLANC, will be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end slaughter, cutting and deboning lines for the red meat industry and logistic solutions ...
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China’s growing appetite for beef creates opportunities for key suppliers
Beef consumption in China has risen steadily over the last few years. According to a new Rabobank report, rising incomes, dietary shift and urbanisation are driving the Chinese appetite for beef.With local production unable to grow fast enough to meet increasing demand, the Chinese market provides a great opportunity for ...
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Anuga showcase for quality assured beef and lamb
EBLEX will be showcasing the benefits of quality assured beef and lamb to a global audience at Anuga 2013 next month.The EBLEX stand at the show, which is one of the major events in the international food trade calendar, will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about sustainable ...
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NewsThe face of British Sausage Week revealed
Putting a real culinary spin on this year’s British Sausage Week is chef and TV personality, Simon Rimmer.TV chef, Simon Rimmer, is this year's face of British Sausage Week.From 4th-10th November, Simon will be taking consumers on a voyage around the country to discover more about Britain’s great sausages. As ...
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NewsNew headquarters for Treif UK Ltd
Since the acquisition of Treif UK Ltd by Treif Maschinenbau GbH, now its parent company, there has been a huge investment in the UK and in September the company will be officially opening its new headquarters at Ellesmere Port.Treif UK's new headquarters.The 14,000 square foot premises hosts a 'Food Cutting ...
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NewsSchool Meat Voucher Scheme Launched for 2013/14
A successful Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) initiative to help Scotland’s school pupils learn how to cook quick, tasty, healthy meals is opening for applications this week.The scheme, which is again being rolled out Scotland-wide, offers vouchers worth up to £100 to secondary schools to exchange for top quality meat such ...
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Breeders benefit from Sire Linkage Programme
Owners of performance recorded flocks are being invited to nominate rams to join the next round of EBLEX’s Sire Linkage Programme.The launch of the next round of the programme takes place next month (September), with accepted rams having access to £2,500 of funding for the collection and distribution of semen ...
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Maximising beef returns - free open day in Scotland
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in conjunction with Cairngorms National Park Authority, is offering cattle producers the opportunity to attend a free open day on Thursday 5th September at Alvie Estate, Kincraig.The open day will highlight the importance of producing quality beef at minimum cost. Producers will be able to meet ...
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FSA hits back over rare steaks row
Following Charles Campion's article in the Daily Mail stating that the Food Standards Agency had 'issued "guidance" that meat in restaurants should be cooked until no pink remains,'the FSA has written to the journalist explaining rare steaks are safe to eat.The letter states:Dear Charles,I am writing regarding your article in ...
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A win for Cranswick
Congratulations go to Andrew Caines, group technical director at Cranswick, who was the lucky winner of a Kindle Fire in the MEATUP 2013 prize draw.Andrew said: "The opportunity for the meat industry to showcase its skill base and highlight the latest developments in equipment, packaging and products is one that ...
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Pig prices continue to remain firm
Although Scottish pig producers have seen their prices slightly decline over the past two weeks, prices still remain more than 10% higher than last year.According to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland’s head of economics services, pig prices are also firm across Europe with the average European price 5% higher than ...
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NewsGet your entries in for British Sausage Week
The clock is ticking down for sausage makers to get their entries into the British Sausage Week competition.Entries have been rolling in from butchers, retailers and branded manufacturers but there is still time for YOUR sausages to be discovered as one of the nation’s best!So if you’ve got the best ...
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NewsKick start autumn beef and lamb sales with new promotional pack
EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme member butchers will shortly receive some fantastic new promotional material to help drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb this autumn.The autumn promotional support pack includes two new point-of-sale (POS) kits as well as a ‘consumer confidence’ poster to display in store. The ...
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Chinese lamb imports will impact global supply
The increasing appetite in China for higher value cuts of lamb is likely to have a significant impact on global supplies, producers on both sides of the world have agreed.A delegation from the UK sheep meat industry has just returned from a fact-finding mission to New Zealand where they met ...
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NFMFT to help members participate in 'Enjoy Sunday Lunch' campaign
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders has received an approach for its members to participate in an ‘Enjoy Sunday Lunch’ promotion sponsored by Shloer.Well known brands including Bisto, Knorr, and Paxo have also been approached to participate.The campaign will run during the winter and spring months from October ...
