All Red Meat articles – Page 18
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NewsIndustry urges City of Edinburgh Council to reconsider ‘Meat Free Mondays’ decision
A host of Scottish food and farming organisations have written to City of Edinburgh Council to highlight their concerns about a possible lack of awareness of the positive credentials of red meat.Jim McLaren, chairman of QMS.The organisations have also called on the council to reconsider the rationale behind its recent ...
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NewsAllan Bennett crowned Supreme Champion at National Meat Products Competition
The cream of the crop have been recognised following The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders’ (NFMFT) National Meat Products Competition – with Allan Bennett scooping the Supreme Champion title.NFMFT Supreme Champion 2018 Allan Bennett receiving his award from (left) Julian Warner of Lucas Ingredients and Jim Sperring, NFMFT ...
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NewsHolmesterne Foods doubles capacity
Holmesterne Foods, known for its raw and cooked meat products, has doubled its production capacity at two of its manufacturing sites.Head of operations, Shaun Bedford.The company, which has a £17m turnover, has installed a number of new generation blast freezer units at two of its manufacturing sites in North Yorkshire, ...
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NewsBacon and fresh poultry see strongest growth so far this year
While Kantar Worldpanel’s latest market report indicates a volume drop for Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP), both bacon and fresh processed poultry show strong performances.According to Kantar, it has been a “difficult first quarter” for the MFP market with overall volumes dropping as shoppers move their spend into other markets.In ...
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NewsRhug Estate granted Royal Warrant of Appointment
Organic meat produced on the Rhug Estate in Corwen in Wales is reportedly the first in the country to be granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales.As well as supplying organic meat (including Welsh lamb, bison, chicken and turkey) to Prince Charles, the farm can ...
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NewsMeat delivery service teams up with Amazon
Meat company field&flower, which started out as an operation consisting of just two men and a cow, has now signed a major deal with Amazon.The activity is part of the meat delivery business’ wider plans to expand and grow its customer base. The relationship involves working with Amazon Treasure Truck ...
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NewsDanish Crown acquires DK-Foods
Danish Crown has obtained pepperoni business DK-Foods, with the business set to operate as a separate unit under Tulip Food Company.The deal is expected to assist Danish Crown in its aim to become a major provider of pizza toppings.L-R: Tulip's CFO Henrik Weihrauch, board members Per Fischer Larsen and Steffen ...
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NewsScotch Beef DNA traceability study announced
A study looking at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability to guarantee the authenticity of Scotch Beef PGI is being commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This follows a period of engagement with different parts of the Scottish meat industry, to gauge the level of industry support for the potential introduction ...
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NewsRussell Hume goes into administration
Meat supplier Russell Hume has gone into administration, with this news following the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) recent hygiene investigation into the company.Russell Hume has entered administration following FSA's investigation into its operations.*Headquartered in Derby and operating from six production sites in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Boroughbridge, Exeter and Fife, the ...
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NewsRussell Hume investigated by Food Standards Agency
Following an unannounced inspection of Russell Hume’s Birmingham site on 12th January, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has stated it became aware of instances of non-compliance with food hygiene regulations.Russell Hume, known for supplying products such as steak, is being investigated by FSA.*This led FSA to investigate all Russell Hume ...
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NewsMeat Trades Journal to cease publication
The trade title Meat Trades Journal is to cease publication, with its last issue in print expected to be the January 2018 edition.The title, which was to celebrate its 130 year anniversary in 2018, was launched in May 1888, and at the time incorporated the Cattle Salesman’s Gazette. It has ...
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NewsLMCNI launches three-year beef and lamb campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has announced a three-year marketing campaign encouraging people across the country to eat more Farm Quality Assured beef and lamb.Targeting consumers via television, radio, print, online, social media and outdoor display advertising options, LMC will encourage “local consumers to seek out ...
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NewsFirst haggis exports to Canada enough to feed 40,000
The first haggis exports to Canada have provided enough to feed 40,000 people, with 17,500 packs having gone out from Macsween of Edinburgh, the sole provider to the country.Macsween has shipped seven tonnes of haggis to Canada since the country’s ban was lifted in August.Macsween export range.Welcoming the news, Economy ...
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NewsIndustry calls for better public message on red meat and health
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has called for the positive health benefits of consuming lean red meat to be more widely-known in order to ensure an informed public debate.This was the message presented by experts at the HCC Annual Conference held in the Vale of Glamorgan on ...
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NewsThe story behind UK Sausage Week’s champion sausage
Inspired butcher Andrew Rook in Ramsgate, who was crowned UK Sausage Week’s Supreme Champion with his Battle of Britain Sausage, is raising money in the run up to Remembrance Sunday.Andrew Rook receiving his Supreme Sausage Champion award.Andrew, of J C Rook & Sons, will be giving 50p for every lb ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week judge Claire Holland interviewed on BBC Radio 2
UK Sausage Week awards judge Claire Holland was interviewed on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (1st November) in celebration of sausages.Broadcaster Chris Evans talked to Claire, who is also general manager of the Q Guild, on day three of UK Sausage Week about her role as a professional sausage taster and ...
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NewsFoodservice industry celebrates UK Sausage Week
Pubs, hotels and restaurants across the UK are getting in on the UK Sausage Week action by offering sizzling specials to customers and creating dedicated sausage menus.The Lock Inn, Wolverley, is encouraging customers to design their own sausage dish using a special menu.One example is The Lock Inn in Wolverley ...
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NewsChicken retains performance as pork returns to growth
Pork is returning to both value and volume growth, while fresh processed poultry continued its upward march, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 10th September.The fresh primary category is still seeing volume decline, despite an increase in value, with beef volumes being down ...
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NewsCommon Hall ceremony elects new Master for WCB
Geoff Gillo has been elected as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) at the annual Common Hall ceremony in London. He will fulfil his duties over the coming year heading up the meat trade’s livery company. The outgoing court and Master gathered outside Ironmongers' Hall ahead ...
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NewsIndustry backs UK Sausage Week
The British Meat Processors’ Association (BMPA) and National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) are the latest industry groups to partner UK Sausage Week.The two respected names join The Q Guild of Butchers and the Institute of Meat (IoM) in endorsing the campaign, as well as well-known commercial companies ...
