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NewsFree pre-audit for non assured abattoirs and meat processors
Any non-assured abattoir, cutting plant or meat processor based in England wishing to join the EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme is invited to contact EBLEX to apply for a free pre-audit.The one-day visit, which is free of charge, will be carried out by EBLEX technical staff and will identify ...
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Beef and lamb sector developments in spotlight at AHDB Outlook Conference 2014
Beef and lamb developments and opportunities will come into sharp focus at the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Outlook Conference 2014.AHDB Market intelligence (MI) will give an overview of the outlook for the sector in the cattle and sheep breakout session during the event at One Great George Street ...
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NewsFood crime unit to be set up in wake of horse meat debacle
The results of Professor Chris Elliott’s independent interim and much anticipated report into the horse meat scandal includes the proposal that a specialist food crime unit should be set up in the UK in order to improve the safety of UK food supply networks.Professor Elliott, director of the Institute for ...
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NPA praises supermarket post horsegate
The English pig industry’s latest survey of supermarket shelves shows retailers have increased their support for British-farmed pork, ham and sausages over the past 12 months.The Porkwatch survey, which is conducted every two months, records the number of product lines that supermarkets allocate to British pork and pork products.All retailers ...
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NewsDunbia's Jim Dobson honoured by NI Institute of Directors
At the annual NI Institute of Directors Awards Jim Dobson was named ‘Large Company Director of the Year.’Pictured from left; Maurice Boyd MD Abbey Bond Lovis, Jim Dobson Dunbia and Paul Terrington Chairman IoD NI.Dobson was honoured alongside eight other business leaders who were deemed to have made significant and ...
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British Poultry Council wants clear labelling
In response to the piece in the Guardian on Friday around "Chicken tumbling to add water - a widespread industrial practice," the British Poultry Council has issued the following statement:"It is important that consumers know where their chicken comes from, how it has been reared, and what sort of preparation ...
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New report reveals animal welfare high on business agenda
The second report of the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare has applauded Coop Group (Switzerland), Marks & Spencer, Arla, Marfrig, Royal FrieslandCampina, Sainsbury’s, VION and Waitrose for the notable improvements they have made in their farm animal welfare related management and reporting approach over the past year.The Benchmark report ...
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NFU looks to 2 Sisters for future of Scottish chicken
NFU Scotland is looking to the 2 Sisters Food Group to help define the future of the chicken sector in Scotland.Scottish chicken growers, impacted by a recent announcement by 2 Sisters about restructuring of its plants at Letham and Coupar Angus, have formed the Scottish Chicken Growers Association (SCGA) to ...
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Meat Training Council nominations are open
Nominations are now open for the Meat Training Council (MTC) and Institute of Meat (IoM) Annual Prizegiving 2014.Colleges, training providers and employers can submit their nominations for next year's prize giving. These awards recognise endeavour and excellence within meat industry training.In total, there are 12 high profile awards up for ...
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Retailers stocking more British beef and lamb but more can be done, says NFU
Retailers are showing a marked improvement in sourcing British beef and lamb which is good news for NFU members.Latest figures released by EBLEX reveal that the average percentage of British beef on supermarket shelves was 83 per cent in November with lamb standing at 88 per cent. Both of these ...
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Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef website wins top national award
A website promoting Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef has won a top national award.The website which has two addresses – eatwelshlamb.co.uk and eatwelshbeef.co.uk – is run by Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).It won the award for the Best Educational, Media and Advertising Site during a ceremony ...
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Italian job for South West beef and sheep producers
Examining the Italian beef and sheep supply chain, from production through to marketing, was the aim of a group of farmers from South West England when they visited Italy recently.The group, coordinated by EBLEX southern senior regional manager, Dr Phil Hadley, was made up of nine representatives of the NFU ...
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NewsLinden Foods scoop best manufacturer in Mid Ulster Awards
Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat processors is celebrating after winning Best Manufacturer at last week’s Mid Ulster Business Awards held in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.Allistair Cooke presents Best Manufacturer Award to Miles Macpherson, Linden Foods General Manager.The Dungannon-based company was also highly commended in the Environmental Business ...
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NewsAccrington butcher swoops for Christmas prime lamb champions
Accrington butcher George Cropper embarked on a champion prime lambs buying spree at Skipton Auction Mart’s sixth annual Lingfield Christmas primestock shows and sales. Judge and buyer, Accrington butcher George Cropper is pictured left with Skipton champion lamb carcase, joined by vendors Robert Garth and Kelly Armitage.Mr Cropper, who runs ...
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First recruits for pig industry scholarship
Four companies have secured scholars from Harper Adams University to take part in the first Pig Industry Scholarship programme, which includes a paid industrial placement year.The new scholarship, which is facilitated by BPEX and Harper Adams, was launched to students at the University last month, as a practical step to ...
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NewsPoultry industry celebrates innovation and excellence
The British poultry industry celebrated outstanding achievements and potential for excellence during the British Poultry Council Annual Awards at the House of Commons.The winners of the 2013 British Poultry Council Awards.Food and Farming Minister George Eustice MP and BPC Chairman John Reed presented the awards, highlighting the unique contributions of ...
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NFU response to EFRA enquiry findings on future CAP
The NFU is encouraged by the publication of a report by the House of Commons EFRA Select Committee on the implementation of the CAP.Echoing NFU calls, MPs are urging the Government not to disadvantage English farmers by new CAP rules. The headline recommendation is that if Government is to transfer ...
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Japan and South Korea examined as new markets for Welsh meat
Japan and South Korea are being examined as potential new markets for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef following a high profile European Union trade visit to the Far East, it was revealed at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today.EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos led the Tastes of Europe campaign in ...
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NewsButchers praised by HCC Chairman as lamb consumption rises
Butchers have been praised by the Chairman of red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru as the latest figures show an increase in lamb consumption in the UK.Latest figures show that retail sales of lamb in the UK increased by 15 per cent over the previous year.HCC chairman, Dai Davies ...
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West Country PGI success for beef and lamb
A Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for beef and lamb from the West Country is set to be in place during 2014.Following a five month European Commission EU-wide consultation process, no opposition to the plans were received. The Commission will now prepare to register the names West Country Beef and West ...
