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Tesco direct contracts mark a watershed for British pig farmers
Tesco’s planned Sustainable Farming Group for Pigs could mark a watershed in the fortunes of the British pig industry, says the National Pig Association.“British pig-keepers have been plagued by short-term supply chains and volatile costs, which have prevented them from investing for the future,” said general manager Dr Zoe Davies.“The ...
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Two FSA board members resign
Food Standards Agency board members Clive Grundy and Sharmila Nebhrajani have resigned, with immediate effect from the FSA.FSA chairman, Jeff Rooker said: "Sadly Clive is stepping down on the grounds of ill health, having been a Board member since February 2008. He has been a tremendous asset to the Agency ...
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NewsBeef showcase in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Owen Paterson is leading a delegation from the British beef industry to Hong Kong this week as work continues towards the 'normalisation' of trade with the UK.At the centre of the trade trip will be a reception at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on 16th November to ...
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NewsService to Sausages award for McDonald's Restaurants
McDonald’s Restaurants has received a special ‘Services To Sausages’ award in recognition of its support for pig farmers. The award was presented to Jill MacDonald, president and chief executive officer for the Northern Europe division of McDonald’s.Jill MacDonald, president and chief executive officer for the Northern Europe division of McDonald’s ...
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Concern over fluoroquinolone antibiotics in poultry production
The Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics is calling on Minister of Food and Farming, David Heath MP, to ban the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in poultry production to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance in campylobacter and other infections in humans. Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning ...
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AHDB consults on its strategic plan
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will this week (Friday 16th November) launch a consultation with industry stakeholders on its corporate plan 2013-16.The consultation runs from 16th November 2012 to 11th January 2013 and includes a recommendation for the levy rates for the six AHDB sectors to remain unchanged ...
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ABP awarded for reduction of water usage in Dorset plant
ABP UK was presented with a silver Green Apple Award at the Houses of Parliament earlier this week for environment considerations on work on its Sturminster Newton abattoir upgrade.The upgrade to the plant included a scheme to reduce water usage in the factory. ABP managing director, Tom Kirwan was said ...
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Cast your vote in the 2013 Meat Management Awards
The prestigious annual Meat Management Industry Awards recognise and reward innovation and expertise across the UK meat and poultry sectors.Plans are now in fully in-place for the next Meat Management Awards 2013. You will find voting forms and product nomination opportunities in the November / December edition of Meat Management, ...
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Peter Bradnock is Poultry Person of the Year
BPC chief executive Peter Bradnock was named BPC-BOCM PAULS poultry person of the year at the 2012 Egg and Poultry Industry Conference.Bradnock has been chief executive of the British Poultry Council for over twenty years. He has worked relentlessly to promote the industry and raise the profile of BPC both ...
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ANM board backs MBI at Yorkshire Meats
The Board of ANM Group has decided to support a Management Buy In (MBI) of Yorkshire Premier Meats, having considered all offers for the company and recognising the stabilising of the business, which it says has now been achieved.The MBI team comprises the experienced industry combination of Jim Jaffray, currently ...
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Tesco invests £25m in beef and pork
Tesco is to launch direct contracts with beef and pork farmers representing a £25 million investment in British agriculture with around 1000 beef farmers receiving 40p per kilo deadweight bonus over the published average price. 140 pig farmers will have prices reviewed monthly and they will be linked to actual ...
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Waitrose’s Heather Jenkins wins 2012 David Black Award
2012 David Black Award winner Heather Jenkins caused a few raised eyebrows when it came time to choose what to do in her sandwich year while studying at Harper Adams - her first choice was to work in an abattoir!That decision stemmed from her passion for agriculture, something that continues ...
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NewsCorry’s Butchers is Overall Champion at Q Guild Smithfield Awards
Corry’s Butchers in Bramhall, Cheshire was crowned the overall champion at this year’s Q Guild Smithfield Awards for its winning product, Porchetta.Food critic, Jay Rayner (left) and Q Guild chairman, Brendon Addy (right) present Jan & Neil Corry of Corry's Butchers in Cheshire with their Champion Award.Neil and Jan Corry ...
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DEFRA announces mandatory country of origin labelling
DEFRA has announced it is making country of origin of labelling mandatory, which will include meat.Food and Farming Minister, David Heath said: “The Government is tightening up rules to make it easier for shoppers to make more informed decisions for themselves and their families at the tills.“We fought long and ...
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NewsLamb prices cool as the volume of lambs on the market increases
Producer prices have fallen sharply in the past month, but with the domestic market slightly better supplied, a period of stabilisation looks on the cards for the coming six months, claims Stuart Ashworth, head of economic services with Quality Meat Scotland. The French, Spanish, Portuguese and German flocks are expected ...
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NewsSussex ale banger crowned at launch of British Sausage Week
With over 40 years’ experience, master butcher Chris White from Knight Butchers in Worthing has been awarded the golden sausage at an event to mark the start of British Sausage Week. His Sussex Whole Hog and Ale Sausage hit the right taste buds of judges, which included Al Murray, the ...
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JBS buys Brazilian poultry producer Agroveneto
The world’s largest beef producer, JBS, is to buy poultry processor, Agroveneto for $63.02 million. This follows the meat packer's first move into the poultry market earlier in the year when it took over the running of Frangosul assets, controlled by the French poultry business, Doux.The deal, according to Reuters ...
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BPEX warns of price rises and supply shortages
Bigger falls in pig meat production next year than originally forecast are possible and likely to lead to substantial price increases and some supply shortages. The warning comes in the latest BPEX report examining the impact of the introduction of the partial sow stall ban to come into force across ...
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NewsMeridian Meats scoops awards for its homemade products
Winning 20 medals in the recent Poacher Competition organised by Lincolnshire County Foods, Jim Sutcliffe and his team from Louth proved that they have what it takes to make good quality Lincolnshire fayre.Jim said: "I'm delighted to have won so many medals, I really believe in all the products that ...
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Russian meat giant reports strong growth
Cherkizovo OJS), Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producer, has shown strong growth in its pork and poultry divisions, up 27% and 7% respectively.Sales volumes in the poultry division for the first nine months of 2012 increased by a robust 27% to approximately 236,080 tonnes of sellable weight compared to ...
