All Red Meat articles – Page 8
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NewsCalls to safeguard Scottish red meat standards as trade talks progress
Scottish red meat production, processing and retailing must be fully protected against any health, welfare and environmental compromises linked to future trade deals, according to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).SAMW president, Andy McGowan.SAMW president, Andy McGowan, said: “Our industry, from farm to plate, has worked extremely hard in ...
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NewsDawn Meats to recommence patty production at Carrolls Cross
Dawn Meats has announced that processing of beef at its dedicated facility at Carrolls Cross, Waterford, for McDonald’s outlets across Europe is to recommence on 25th May. The company says this is welcome news for the employees concerned, the wider Irish beef sector and for Irish beef farmers.Niall Browne, CEO ...
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NewsLast chance for red meat companies to save big on energy bills
According to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) any firm involved in the slaughter, cutting, processing or refrigerated storage of red meat has a small window of opportunity between now and 28th August to save up to 92% (that’s not a typo) on their energy bills by applying for membership ...
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NewsNew report asks ‘Why is the WHO Anti-Meat?’
Tim Rees, a registered nutritionist (BSc mBANT rCNHC) has published a report entitled ‘Why is the World Health Organisation (WHO) Anti-Meat? When the evidence against it is simply not good enough.’In his report, which does not appear to have been widely publicised Rees said: “Red meat, until recent times the ...
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NewsChallenges for red meat supply chain include reduced demand from public sector
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red meat supply chain, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair, Kate Rowell.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.Before the current crisis, one in four people in the UK had access to ...
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NewsFUW hits out at catering sector meat reduction plans
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has criticised the plans made by Public Sector Catering to reduce meat on menus in schools, universities, hospitals and care homes by 20%.The campaign, which was launched by the chairman of the Public Sector Catering PSC100 Group, Andy Jones, states that the aim is ...
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NewsLevy boards pitch in with beef campaign to aid carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).Running for 12 weeks with TV, video on demand, radio and social media, the campaign aims to inspire ...
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NewsRecord month for meat, fish and poultry as Covid-19 impacts shopper behaviour
A record month for the grocery market has seen uplifts in the amount of meat, fish and poultry purchased over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Some £10.8billion of grocery sales were recorded in the last four weeks, eclipsing even the peak seen at Christmas. ...
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NewsMarket challenges continue with lockdown extension, says QMS
With lockdown restrictions in the UK set to continue for at least another three weeks as the coronavirus outbreak is tackled, the challenges of the red meat supply chain become a little more certain in the short-term, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director ...
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NewsQMS highlights Scottish meat for families during lockdown
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a social media campaign aimed at encouraging people to try Scottish meat products during lockdown.QMS have partnered with RSABI and throughout the month of April will be encouraging farming families to showcase their quick, easy and healthy Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...
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NewsHow the virus is impacting the market
With Covid-19 recognised as the biggest challenge the country has faced in peacetime, its impact has been considerable and it has destabilised the market, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at ...
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NewsDemand for more minced beef signals trouble in the next two weeks
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed a looming problem in the British meat industry as a result of consumer, retail and food service demand changing so substantially.Despite increased demand for meat products in supermarkets, some food processors (but not the ones who exclusively supply the foodservice industry) have ...
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NewsNew AHDB report highlights export opportunities
A new report by AHDB will arm exporters with crucial information on the Vietnamese marketplace as work continues to gain access for UK pork.With work ongoing to secure market access for Vietnam, AHDB has launched the second instalment in its series of Country Focus reports to maximise the opportunities once ...
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NewsCovid-19 brings opportunity to red meat sector, says QMS
Volatility in household spending patterns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has created opportunities for the red meat sector, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.The introduction of social distancing measures due to the global coronavirus pandemic, is causing a ...
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NewsSports groups uncover nutritional value of Welsh lamb
Sports groups in Wales discovered the nutritional credentials of Welsh lamb during a series of volunteer tasting sessions which took place around the country.Beth Kenure and Stacey Horne from Llandaff North Women’s rugby team at the Cardiff Lamb Tasting Events.Volunteer consumer groups were invited to take part in the Welsh ...
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NewsLMC highlights career opportunities in red meat
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive officer, Ian Stevenson, has highlighted the growing number of career development opportunities that the local agri-food sector is now offering.Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive officer, Ian Stevenson.Stevenson said: “This potential is set to grow significantly. ...
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NewsUK levy boards receive extra £1.5m to extend collaboration
Levy boards in England, Wales and Scotland have received an extra £1.5 million to extend a collaborative project that supports the British meat industry.For the last two years, AHDB, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have jointly decided on a collaborative programme of activities to support the ...
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NewsOne of the best years on record for red meat exports
A report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) found that red meat exports from the UK rose to more than £1.5 billion last year, making 2019 one of the strongest years on record, with Asia being key to the success.According to HMRC, the total value of red meat ...
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NewsWelsh red meat takes centre stage at Culinary Olympics
The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), backed by HCC – Meat Promotion Wales, will showcase the best of Welsh red meat at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany this month.Welsh red meat will feature on the Olympic Menu in Germany.The CAW team will represent Wales at the event which hosts ...
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NewsLMC working to address misinformation
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland’s (LMC) Industry development manager, Colin Smith, has spoken out to highlight the importance of evidence based decisions when it comes to beef and lamb.Industry development manager at LMC, Colin Smith.The comments come following recent policy decisions by cancer charities to launch a ...
