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NewsWales' new chief veterinary officer announced
Dr Richard Irvine has been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer.Chief veterinary officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine.Dr Irvine is currently the UK deputy chief veterinary officer and policy deputy director for Global Animal Health in Defra. He will join the Welsh Government in March.Irvine is an experienced veterinarian ...
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NewsPoultry and veterinary figures included in New Year Honours
Several meat industry figures from the poultry and veterinary sectors received awards in His Majesty the King's first New Year Honours List.Christine Middlemass is made a Companion of the Order of the Bath.The UK’s chief veterinary officer (CVO) Christine Middlemiss has been made a Companion of the Order of the ...
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NewsFirst ever £12 billion Christmas fuelled by grocery price inflation according to Kantar
Take-home grocery sales increased by 7.6% in the 12 weeks to 25th December 2022 according to the latest figures from Kantar. Year-on-year growth in December was even higher at 9.4%, the fastest rate recorded since February 2021, with sales reaching a new record at £12.8 billion. Data courtesy of Kantar.Fraser ...
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NewsMuch to be gained in 2023 says SAMW
Ian Bentley, the president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW), has reaffirmed the Association’s view that Scotland’s red meat industry, although driven by determined and resilient people, has rarely been put to the test quite so severely as has been the case over the past 12-months.President of SAMW, ...
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NewsNew editor for Meat Management magazine
Yandell Publishing Ltd., has confirmed that the new editor of Meat Management magazine will be Joanna Thomson, currently deputy editor of the title.New editor of Meat Management magazine, Joanna Thomson.Joanna joined Yandell Media Group in July 2021 and is a first class honours graduate of the University of Glasgow, where ...
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NewsWelsh Beef sees Euro boost and success for lamb in Japan
Welsh Beef featured in an overall 30% increase in beef exports to Europe from the UK in the first nine months of 2022, said HCC. It also recently showcased PGI Welsh Lamb in Japan.France and the Netherlands have been among the main recipients of volumes and are behind the increase ...
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NewsMoy Park director appointed honorary professor at Queen's University
Ursula Lavery, technical and R&D director Europe at Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest private-sector employer and one of Europe’s largest chicken processors has been made an honorary professor at Queen's University, Belfast.L-R: Professor Ciaren Graham, deputy head, School of Biological Sciences; Prof Nigel Scollan, director, IGFS; Ursula Lavery, technical and ...
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NewsMinisters re-elect Saphir as chair of AHDB
The Government has re-appointed Nicholas Saphir as chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for one year, with effect from 1st April 2023. AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.Saphir, who was originally appointed as AHDB chair in 2020, will remain in the role until the end of March 2024.This is ...
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NewsLMC and Linden Foods showcase cost saving recipes
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) joined forces with Linden Foods recently to showcase the versatility of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef.Linden Foods chef, Ronan McLaughlin and LMC chef, Wendy Donaldson, Picture: Cliff Donaldson.With the festive season approaching and many minds focused on the cost of living, the ...
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NewsNSA disappointed at “lack of government commitment” to food security
Chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Phil Stocker has commented on a “lack of commitment from the British Government” surrounding support for the UK food and agricultural sectors.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.The NSA continues to be frustrated by the lack of Government commitment to UK agriculture and food ...
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NewsHCC publishes festive resources for Welsh butcher shops
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have released two booklets of festive recipes using local PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef, now available in local butcher shops.The recipes include hints on how to make meals go further, reduce energy use in cooking and meal planning and use ...
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NewsFood and drink inflation continues to increase
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that food and drink price inflation has risen again to 16.5%.Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.However, headline inflation slowed in November, down to 10.7%. The ONS said the slight slowing in the rate of headline inflation in December was ...
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NewsMoy Park secures £4m funding for smart factory projects
Poultry processor, Moy Park has secured £4m for sustainable manufacturing research as part of a consortium, known as Project Butterfly. Dr Anne Richmond, head of research and development, Moy Park; Prof Simon Pearson, University of Lincoln; Paul Gardiner, head of process development, Moy Park.Dr Anne Richmond, head of research and ...
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NewsAround £14m new business boost for Scottish processors
An estimated £14 million worth of new business was achieved as a result of hosting eight Scottish companies at the SIAL Paris food fair, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).SIAL Paris, which took place between 15th-19th October, welcomed more than 300,000 visitors from 194 countries across the globe and some ...
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NewsNCB has new managing director
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has appointed Eleanor O’Brien as its managing director. Eleanor joined the membership team at NCB in 2018. Eleanor O'Brien appointed NCB managing director.Since joining National Craft Butchers NCB said she has become well known and well respected by both members and colleagues alike. Spearheading NCB’s highly ...
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NewsMPs call for change to “unfair” bird flu compensation rules
MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have called for “fundamentally unfair” rules on farmers’ compensation for bird flu to be changed.In a letter to the Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey, MPs have called for a revision of the ...
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NewsScottish butchery talent celebrated at national industry awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their progression at the Scottish Craft Butchers Training Awards 2022.James Black of J & W Aitken picked up the SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprentice of the Year Award.Alloa apprentice James Black among those who lifted a national award. James 22, joined ...
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NewsImpact of Brexit on breeding pig exports “disastrous,” Minister hears
The impact of Brexit on the ability of UK breeding companies to sell their stock abroad has been a “disaster," according to a leading figure involved in the pig sector export trade.The recent YNPA National event in London discussed international trade in a panel discussion, which included Farming Minister Mark ...
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NewsHCC working with educators on nutrition and diets
Following on from its launch of a new suite of education resources and website for children and teachers, the Welsh red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been speaking to education professionals at a series of key events.HCC’s Elwen Roberts discusses HCC’s new resources on ...
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NewsNSA calls on Scottish Government for “transparency”
The National Sheep Association has raised concern about a “lack of detail” surrounding the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new Agricultural Bill.The National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region has responded in full to the recent Scottish Government Consultation: ‘Delivering our vision for Scottish agriculture - proposals for a new Agriculture ...
