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NewsDamning report on Defra's Weybridge facility
The Redevelopment of Defra’s animal health infrastructure report has been released today [16th November] by the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts and it hits out at Government as not sufficiently prioritising the “significant threat to UK health, trade, farming and rural communities” posed by animal diseases. Tony Goodger, ...
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NewsMeat retailer carves out future growth with six figure NPIF investment
Manchester-based Sterling Meat Company has bolstered its growth following the roll out of two new Sterling Food to Go Stores and the creation of 20 jobs after securing a £500,000 investment from part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).L-R: Benjamin Day (Cowgills), Adam Husband (FW Capital), Howard Lomax (Sterling ...
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NewsCotswold Meat Company acquires Slatters Butchers
Established premium meat wholesaler, the Cotswold Meat Company has acquired the iconic Slatters Butchers in Chadlington, Oxfordshire. The acquisition comes as the Cotswold Meat Company celebrates its first year of trading under new owner, Nick Passmore, and has been purchased in partnership with butcher, Tom Gratton.(l-r) Nick Passmore and Tom ...
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NewsConsultation launched on mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouse in Wales
A consultation begins today [Monday, 14 November] on proposals to require CCTV in all slaughterhouses in Wales.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.This is a Programme for Government commitment and is included in the Animal Welfare Plan for Wales, which seeks to maintain and improve standards of welfare for all kept ...
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NewsMoy Park to downsize Ashbourne plant
Moy Park’s Derbyshire plant in Ashbourne is to reduce its workforce from around 860 to 175 rather than closing the site altogether, which was first proposed back in September.The GMB Union welcomed the news saying the move comes after weeks of negotiations and campaigning requesting the manufacturer to re-consider closing ...
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NewsAlliance invites chefs to win trip to New Zealand
Alliance, New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative has announced the launch of its 2023 Lumina competition.The 2020 Lumina challenge.Chefs from across the UK and Ireland are invited to submit their most exciting lamb recipes, for the opportunity to scoop a top accolade and an all-expenses paid trip to ...
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NewsMany manufacturers are pausing investments projects says FDF latest research
Over half of meat and food manufacturers have either cut or put on hold investment decisions as the sector confronts some of the most challenging trading conditions in living memory, according to the latest research released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).The latest State of the Industry survey from ...
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NewsLMC highlights benefits of NIBL FQAS
Thirty years ago, the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) was founded. At its core three key pillars of food safety, animal welfare and care for the environment remain. LMC's Gillian Davis reports on its progress.Today the scheme boasts almost 11,600 participants. LMC owns the ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards 2022: winners revealed at 5-star ceremony
Attracting over 14,000 votes for the finalists this year, the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony on 11th November has revealed all the category winners at a sparkling event in London, and was another outstanding success. 12 presentations were made recognising individuals and talent from right across the industry. ...
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NewsHCC releases its compendium of red meat stats, facts and data
There were more than three times the number of sheep as people in Wales last year, contributing an estimated £744 million to Welsh red meat production and accounting for 43 per cent of the total value of Welsh agricultural output during 2021.Those are just three of the many facts that ...
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NewsAnticipation mounts for Women in Meat Industry Awards event
Celebrity chef, author and TV broadcaster Rachel Allen will be the celebrity host for the much anticipated Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony taking place tomorrow evening 11th November in London.The 2021 Women in Meat Industry Awards ceremony.With over 14,000 votes received this year for the Women In ...
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NewsLMC unveils new websites
Earlier this year the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland (LMC) embarked on a web design and development project for its corporate, consumer and education websites, which has now been completed.LMC marketing and communications manager Lauren Patterson said: “We are delighted to officially announce the launch of our three new ...
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NewsRed meat on show in Miami at AHDB event
Red meat buyers in the all-important US market will have the chance to sample pork from the UK at an AHDB event in Miami today [9th November].Around 40 key influencers have been invited to a reception taking place today [9 November], organised by the AHDB Export team, to help boost ...
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NewsOlympics of Meat: At the cutting edge of butchery talent
The World Butchers’ Challenge, otherwise known as the ‘Olympics of Meat’ recently look place in Sacramento, California, bringing together butchers from across the globe for a test of workmanship, meat cutting and displaying."Team GB's performance was nothing short of outstanding," said QMS's Gordon Newlands.UK judge, and brands development manager for ...
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NewsRUMA report reveals UK livestock sectors continue to make good progress on antibiotic use targets
The latest RUMA Targets Task Force 2 (TTF2) progress report has been released today [Tuesday 8th November], which summarises the second year of progress against the current set of antibiotic use targets which span 2021-2024. The report highlights where targets are already being achieved or sustained, and where challenges still ...
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NewsGlobal roundtable for sustainable beef flies the flag for industry at COP27
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) will be representing the beef industry at COP27 to discuss sustainability progress across the beef supply chain.Attending on behalf of the GRSB will be executive director Ruaraidh Petre, regional director for South America Josefina Eisele and Bob Lowe, GRSB vice president. COP27 delegates ...
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NewsPilgrim's UK sites at Coalville and Bury St Edmunds to close
Following its proposal to close its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites back in September Pilgrim’s UK has confirmed they are now both to shut down in a phased process.Pilgrim's UK to close Coalville and Bury St Edmunds sites.In a statement the company said: "Following the conclusion of collective and ...
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NewsThe pie's the limit at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards judging
Butchers, bakers and other pie makers are limbering up to craft their best pies ever as judging day for the annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2022/3 takes place next week. Winners will be selected and the shortlist whittled down to find out who will take top spot.Judging day in ...
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NewsAHDB to reveal its new direction
In April and May 2022, thousands of AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) levy payers had a say on what work the Board should do, in Shape the Future. On 10th November AHDB will host an online event, free of charge, revealing its plans.Plans for how levy payers' money is ...
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NewsIoM members visit animal genetics company - Genus ABS
Institute of Meat (IoM) members recently had the opportunity of visiting Genus ABS in Llanrhydd, which is renown as a world leading animal genetics company. IoM members in the bull viewing gallery.The business supplies high-quality breeding animals to farmers with desirable characteristics, with the aim of enabling them to produce ...
