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NewsPig producers call for early rise in price they are paid
Pig producers are pressing retailers and processors for an immediate increase in the price they pay for pigs to reflect the sharp rise in production costs. The call comes in a report published this week by BPEX – ‘The Impact of Feed Costs on the English Pig Industry’.They warn that ...
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NewsPasty perfection at the South West Butcher Roadshow
Pasties are a favourite in the South West, so it was fitting that a ‘Pork and Apple Pasty’ was crowned Overall Champion at the latest stop on the BPEX Pork Product Excellence Awards tour 2012-2013.The pasty from Tim Potter Son & Daughter Ltd, Wellington triumphed from more than 130 product ...
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NewsCattle prices at historic high as supply remains tight
Prime cattle prices have continued to edge forward over the past month and remain at historically high levels, according to Stuart Ashworth, Head of Economics Services with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The Scottish steer average moved forward 1.5p/kg deadweight (dwt) over the past four weeks while the England and Wales price ...
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JBS in USA to take over controls at XL Foods in Canada
The USA arm of Brazilian based JBS has signed an agreement with XL Foods to manage one of its Canadian operations following the outbreak of E.coli contamination last month.JBS USA says it will manage the XL plant but will not be assuming debt or liabilities of XL Foods, which is ...
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Asda acquires meat suppliers
Asda has taken control of two of its locally based Yorkshire suppliers. This means that Asda should now be able to participate in decision-making and strategy at sliced cooked meat supplier Forza Foods and fresh meat producer Kober. Both companies are run by Max Smith-Hilliard, the well-known UK pigmeat industry ...
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NewsSmall price increase for bacon will ward off massive hikes next year
Shoppers could be forced to fork out up to 60p more for a packet of eight sausages, 70p more for a standard pack of bacon or a whopping £2.50 extra for a pork roasting joint within months if mounting losses force more pig farmers out of business, according to BPEX.'The ...
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NewsReport reviews EBLEX achievements
Sponsorship of Matt and Allegra’s Big Farm TV series, work developing further new non-EU export markets, two reports demonstrating the value of the English beef and sheep industry, and the delivery of 267 Better Returns Programme events across the country all add up to a successful year for EBLEX, according ...
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NewsSainsbury’s ditches Red Tractor logo
In a surprise move Sainsbury’s has announced it is to drop the Red Tractor Logo on its products, citing customer confusion as its primary reason. Pigmeat marketing and promotion body BPEX is reported to be both surprised and greatly disappointed at the news, having not been consulted beforehand.No longer to ...
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Irish meat processor Olhausen closes plants
Meat processing business, Olhausen is to shut three plants after calling in the receivers. It had been in negotiations with two potential buyers, Irish Food Processors and Malton Foods but an agreement was unable to be found in the time allotted.The plants are in Blanchardstown, Coolock and Monaghan, but had ...
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KFC businessman and US governor to inspire young poultry professionals
A business entrepreneur who built KFC into an international success will share his expertise with some of Britain’s most promising young poultry professionals.John Young Brown Jr, who has also served as Governor of Kentucky, will today be talking to 20 delegates on the Poultry Industry Programme, a joint initiative by ...
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Meat processors seek consultation assurance on future tree planting
Scotland’s meat sector leaders have sought assurance from the Forestry Commission that they will be included in future consultations on tree planting proposals if the land concerned has livestock production value.The request is contained in a letter to the director of Forestry Commission Scotland, Bob McIntosh, in which it is ...
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Cameron joins campaign to save British Bacon
Prime Minister David Cameron and home secretary Theresa May, along with other MPs and MEPs, have pledged their support for British pig farmers’ Save Our Bacon campaign."I am delighted to be able to support the Save Our Bacon campaign," said Cameron in a message of support to the industry.Home secretary, ...
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Tyson Foods to audit treatment of animals on farm
Tyson Foods, Inc., a leading producer of meat and poultry in the United States, has announced it is launching a programme to personally audit the treatment of animals at the livestock and poultry farms that supply the company. “Our company is made up of ethical, responsible and compassionate people, and ...
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Diary date for Outlook Conference 2013
The 2013 Outlook conference, jointly hosted by BPEX, DairyCo and EBLEX, will be held at One Great George Street, in London, on Wednesday, 13th February 2013.The three divisions of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), representing pigs, dairy, and beef and sheep respectively, will join forces for a programme ...
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NewsThree charities receive SAMW support
The children’s charity, NSPCC Scotland; Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; and the cancer care organisation, Maggie’s Centres, have each been given £1,750 by the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).SAMW members and supporters raised a total of £5,250 during a charity auction at the Association’s annual conference and dinner in ...
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Vion rejects two final offers for its Broxburn plant
Vion has confirmed today, 15th October, that it has rejected two offers for its Broxburn site as they were not viable.Vion's UK chariman, Peter Barr said: "Regrettably, having reviewed both offers over the weekend, we have been forced to conclude that neither of these proposals constitutes a viable and sustainable ...
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Charles Bourns lands top EU poultry job
NFU poultry board member Charles Bourns has been elected chairman of the European Commission’s influential poultry advisory group.Bourns said it was an honour to be elected on to the advisory group, which brings together stakeholders from across Europe to advise the Commission on issues impacting the industry.His priority will now ...
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NewsNoel Bartram is turkey man of the year
Noel Bartram, group chief executive of Bernard Matthews Ltd, has been presented with the Rupert Chalmers-Watson trophy for his outstanding contribution and commitment to the British turkey industry.Noel Bartram (right) receives his award from Paul Kelly.The trophy was presented by Paul Kelly, chairman of the British Turkey Federation, who said: ...
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NewsHalloween cuisine in Scotland's butchers
Ogre’s Eyes in Swamp sauce from Kirkintilloch's Pauls Quality Butchers in Scotland were the winners of the Halloween awards.Ogre's eyes.The awards were set up to stimulate butchers into making products with a Halloween and Bonfire Night theme. Craft butchers were challenged to get their thinking caps on and create something ...
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Bad weather impact makes it vital for the supply chain to work together
The poor UK harvest compounds a series of challenging weather events for farmers around the world, says the NFU, with a knock-on impact for poultry sector.NFU director of corporate affairs Tom Hind said: “The volatility that we have been experiencing in feed costs recently has been unprecedented and likely to ...
