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NewsNPA launches new website to support British pork campaign
The National Pig Association (NPA) has unveiled a new consumer-facing website to reinforce the #PutBritishPorkOnYourFork banner campaign.Source: NPAThe website www.putporkonyourfork.net gives information about the benefits of British pork, such as its 'unique diversity of production systems to meet all price points.'Visitors to the website can read statements about how British ...
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NewsFinal countdown to awards product entry deadline
With the deadline of 11th June fast approaching, organisers are reminding everyone to enter products and to vote in this year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards.As anticipation builds for the highlight of the UK meat industry calendar, it’s the last chance to nominate products. This in turn offers participants the ...
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NewsFourth UK beef processing site gains approval for US exports
Foyle Food Group in Gloucester has become the fourth UK processing site to be listed on the official 'USDA Approved' list, which means it can start commercial beef exports with immediate effect.Farming UK reports that the company has joined processors WD Meats, Keepak and a second Foyle site on the ...
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NewsJBS works to resume operations after cyberattack
The world's largest meat supplier JBS says it has made 'significant progress' in restoring its systems after plants in North America and Australia were shut down following a ransomware attack.JBS USA is the majority shareholder in poultry and pork supplier, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, which also had its systems disabled. The ...
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NewsVictorian butcher's shop display model to be auctioned in aid of WCB
A miniature butcher's shop scene dating from 1880 is going under the hammer to raise funds for the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB).The Victorian butcher's shop display is one of two WCB items to be auctioned.Expected to fetch between £12,000 and £18,000, the Victorian Folk Art model depicts Fernley Butchers, ...
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NewsBritish public believe food imports should match UK standards, says survey
A survey has suggested that 77% of British people believe imported food should meet the same environmental and animal welfare standards as that produced in the UK.The poll was carried out by ComRes on behalf of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists (BGAJ), as the UK government's Free Trade Agreement ...
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NewsValue of red meat sector to Welsh economy rose during pandemic
According to analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the value of the beef, lamb and pork sectors to the Welsh economy rose in 2020.New figures from the Welsh Government ‘Aggregate Agricultural Output and Income’ report show that the total value of agricultural output in Wales for ...
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NewsYoung cooks in Wales invited to join digital cook-along sessions
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and youth movement, Urdd Gobaith Cymru formed a partnership to share the benefits of locally produced Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef in cook-along sessions with professional chefs, during Urdd's Eisteddfod.Chef Geoff Miller from Cegin Caribi, HolyheadOn Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd June, ...
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NewsFMT Food Industry Awards countdown to online ceremony
Anticipation is increasing as the industry looks forward to the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony, which will broadcast online at 4.30pm on 1st July.Broadcaster Alexis Conran will host the FMT Food Industry Awards this year.The prestigious annual awards recognise the hard work and excellence of food processors and manufacturers ...
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NewsFarmison & Co funding scheme aims to revive rare breed cattle
North Yorkshire-based online meat company Farmison & Co is using an "innovative" funding scheme to help put White Park cattle on the menu.The Ripon company has bought a herd of White Park cattle, one of Britain's rarest breeds and the symbol of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The herd and ...
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NewsButchers' Hall reopens for carvery lunches to sell-out demand
Butchers' Hall in London has seen a surge of bookings since promoting its popular carvery lunches, as it looks towards reopening in June. No sooner had the first post-lockdown roast beef lunch date been announced, it sold out, creating a waiting list for places. Ten dates, to the end of ...
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NewsDevil in detail on FTA on beef says BMPA
In a recent Times Radio interview Australian Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer stressed that Australian meat companies would only be sending ‘high end cuts’ to the UK and not competing with British producers at the ‘low end’ (by sending mince, for example).While this sounds reassuring, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) ...
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NewsBrexit effect clear in lamb throughput at auction marts
“Auction market throughput over the past year shows Brexit influencing sheep farmer decision-making,” said AHDB’s lead analyst for red meat, Duncan Wyatt. “Lamb crops in the past three years have all been similar sizes, but throughput at GB auction markets shows noticeably different profiles.”Wyatt said: “Prior to the UK’s EU-departure ...
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NewsNFU wants answers on potential Aussie trade deal
Following reports suggesting the UK government is set to offer Australia a trade deal that includes a 15-year transition to zero-tariffs and zero-quotas, the NFU says the Government has questions to answer urgently.Defra secretary, George Eustice and NFU president, Minette Batters.The NFU has outlined five key questions regarding its future ...
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NewsIrish beef exports to GB drops back in 2021
"During March, Irish cattle slaughter (including cows and calves) dropped back by 6.1% on the same month last year, according to Central Statistics Office data," said AHDB's livestock analyst Charlie Reeve. He continued: "Overall, in Q1 Irish cattle slaughter fell by 13.6% year on year to total 434,100 head."The reduced ...
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NewsPositive feedback for HSA’s first webinar
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) held its first webinar, Slaughter of Livestock – keeping it close to home at the end of last month and attracted almost 400 delegates. The event saw delegates joining in on the discussions and question and answer session from around the UK and across the ...
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NewsExcellent Easter for lamb sales
Lamb proved a popular choice for consumers over Easter with retail sales soaring above the last two years. According to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) this demand has been reflected at livestock markets where farmgate prices are still standing strong.PGI Welsh Lamb.HCC reported that in the 12 ...
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NewsMinisters urged to protect UK farmers in trade deals
Farming organisations are calling on the Government to stand up for the interests of UK farmers as free trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage.NFU president Minette Batters called on ministers to ensure any trade-offs were balanced, saying: “There is a very real risk that, if ...
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NewsProposed four-stage Irish Sea border checks to start with fresh meat products
The UK Government is proposing to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.A Northern Ireland Protocol roadmap document, seen by the BBC, suggests further checks will be implemented in January 2022 for dairy products. Phase three would cover ...
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NewsA mixed picture for meat, fish and poultry markets
In the 12 weeks to 18th April 2021, with year on year comparisons now pointing at the early stage of the pandemic, Kantar reports a resurgence in those proteins which took a back seat last year.Chilled fish is now thriving, whilst staples like chicken and beef which performed well at ...
