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NewsTragic death of Dundee butcher, George Jarron
Successful Dundee butcher and businessman, George Jarron was killed, tragically in an accident in the loading bay at Scott Brothers premises in Dundee.A past Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association (SFMFTA) president he retired ten years ago but was still a familiar face in the business, now run by his ...
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USDA buys $170 million of meat to help drought-stricken farmers
According to reports from Bloomberg President Obama has sanctioned $170 million in government meat purchases and will be helping drought-stricken farmers by passing an agriculture bill to provide aid.$100 million of pork, $50 million of chicken and $10 million of lamb will be bought. The meat will be frozen for ...
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NewsPork products hit the road again!
BPEX is back on tour again giving butchers, farm shops and their quality pork products a chance to shine as it prepares for the 2012-2013 Regional Roadshow and Product Excellence Events.From September 2012 to March 2013 the roadshow will visit seven regional venues to reward glorious gammons, perfect pies and ...
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Can social pigs provide genetic progress?
DanBred is investigating if 'social' traits in pigs could lead to increased genetic progress.DanBred, a brand concept, managed by The Danish Pig Research Centre, will test to see if it is possible to breed 'social pigs.' Not only could social pigs reduce aggression in pengroups, they could even allow all ...
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NewsNew board member at BPEX
A new member has been appointed to the BPEX board following the resignation of Steve Francis. Barry Lock is the agricultural director of Vion and has been with the company for more than 20 years.He is in charge of managing both pig production and the abattoir and processing side of ...
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More losses in pig sector
A further weekly loss of 63,000 rashers of British bacon, 95,000 sausages and 10,000 pork pies were incurred this week as three more pig farmers were forced to sell their herds due to mounting losses.The National Pig Association's general manager, Dr Zoe Davies is appealing to consumers to back British ...
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Requests to be vigilant and report Schmallenberg disease symptoms
News that the sheep and cattle disease Schmallenberg has over-wintered in the UK and will bring fresh outbreaks next spring is disappointing but not a surprise said the NFU today.Scientific experts gathered from across the animal health and welfare industry at a conference organised by the NFU to discuss animal ...
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NewsBDCI dinner tickets still available
The meat industry's own charity, the BDCI, is holding its annual fundraising dinner on Friday 28th September at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.Tickets are priced £140.00 and comedian Lenny Henry is the host for the evening, also providing music along with band, Poor White Trash and the Little ...
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NewsButchers plan new eco farm shop creating 60 jobs
Yorkshire-based Keelham Farm Shop is run by the third generation of Robertshaws, siblings James and Victoria, whose roots are embedded in farming and butchery. They are planning to build an eco-friendly, ‘barn of the 21st century’ creating 60 new jobs in Skipton.Yorkshire-based Keelham Farm Shop, run by the third generation ...
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New competition for MEATUP 2013
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders is to launch a brand new retailing competition at MEATUP 2013.The Premier Meat Products Competition will take place on Tuesday 2nd July at the NEC Birmingham. "We will be releasing details of the new search for excellence in the near future," said ...
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NewsGerman event showcases English lamb
Quality Standard Lamb has been showcased at an event in Germany as part of an ongoing promotional campaign by EBLEX.The lamb reception in Dusseldorf was hosted by Consul-General Malcolm Scott and attended by 65 guests, including food retailers, personalities from the food industry and the media.Guests, including guest of honour ...
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American meat giants forced to import Brazilian feed
American pork processing giant Smithfield Foods and major poultry processor, Pilgrim’s Pride are both reported to be importing corn from Brazil as the US drought continues.America’s biggest meat producer, Tyson Foods, has also not ruled out the possibility of purchasing Brazilian feed, although according to a recent Reuters report its ...
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Enhanced EBLEX Quality Standard Scheme goes live
The strengthened EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Scheme comes into force today (6 August).New standards and specifications for Quality Standard Mark beef and lamb, which cover animal age, carcase classifications and maturation, have been added to the scheme by EBLEX as part of its aim to drive the continued development of ...
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Standing up for British Bangers in British Sausage Week
BPEX's butchery and product development manager, Keith Fisher, is urging UK retailers to: "Stand up for British Bangers during British Sausage Week," by entering BPEX's national competition."Our competition is open to to the independent retail sector plus the multiple retailers and brands," explained Fisher.British Sausage Week (BSW) began back in ...
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NewsNew promotional kits available to help drive sales
EBLEX is rolling out a number of new promotional kits to help independent retailers who are members of the Quality Standard Mark Scheme to drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb. A ‘Discover the Versatility of Lamb Mince’ is available along with 50 ‘Steak-O-Meters’ – a new component for ...
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NewsFall in beef production forecast for 2012
The latest ADHB Market Intelligence/EBLEX forecasts for the UK cattle sector indicate that production in 2012 will be down on previous year levels as a result of continued supply constraints.“Following an increase in cattle numbers in 2010, the results of the December 2011 census indicated a renewed decline,” explained Debbie ...
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New era for National Beef Association
The National Beef Association (NBA) has established a new board, replacing the Review Committee that was created in October 2011 to oversee a comprehensive re-organisation of the association.The NBA reported that continuity between the two has been ensured with the election of Hamish McBean as chairman of the NBA, having ...
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NewsASDA LambLink competition
The Royal Welsh Show was the setting for the 2012 ASDA LambLink competition, which saw the very best Welsh lamb cooked before being judged by an expert panel.In a truly collaborative effort, Welsh lamb producers, who are suppliers to the ASDA LambLink scheme, provided the lamb, Welsh Country Foods processed ...
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Golden Dawn at M&S
Dawn Meats has received an award for ‘Doing the Right Thing’ at the recent Marks & Spencer Food Supplier Conference.Marcus Sherreard, Dawn Meats retail sales director, received the award from John Dixon, M&S executive director Food and Andy Adcock, M&S Food trading director, in recognition of the step change that ...
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NewsNew CEO at Cranswick plc
Adam Couch is to take over the reins, from Bernard Hoggarth, as the new chief executive officer of Cranswick plc.Hoggarth stands down from his position but will continue in the business as part-time commercial director. Couch has been with the business for over 20 years and has served on the ...
