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NewsQ Guild pushes duck as the Christmas centrepiece
Although turkey is thought to be the UK’s most common meat choice for Christmas dinner, every year retailers offer a number of alternative options – many of which are increasing in popularity.Ahead of 2017’s ‘big day’, Claire Holland, general manager of the Q Guild of Butchers, featured in the Metro ...
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NewsFarmers to promote British turkeys on social media ahead of Christmas
From 1st December, farmers will be posting messages, photos and videos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #BuyMyTurkey to remind the public to start thinking about the centrepiece of the Christmas dinner table – a traditional British farm fresh turkey.Shoppers can support British farmers and choose a bird that has ...
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NewsPoultry keepers urged to take action against avian flu
As autumn begins, the chief vets of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the UK are encouraging keepers of chickens to take action now to reduce the risk of avian influenza during the winter.Poultry keepers are urged to take action against bird flu this winter.Simple measures have been outlined by the ...
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NewsWhole bird turkey sales going strong
Whole turkey sales at Christmas are now holding their own, according to Paul Kelly, managing director of Farmgate Hatcheries.Kelly stated that the strength of whole bird sales comes after a big swing to crowns and breast joints at major retailers over the past few years.“This swing does seem to have ...
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News‘Deeply disappointing’; Unite on job cuts at Bernard Matthews
The threat to up to 155 jobs at Norfolk turkey producers Bernard Matthews has been described as ‘deeply disappointing’ by trade union Unite.Bernard Matthews announced this week that it plans to cut up to 90 jobs at the production factory in Great Witchingham in Norfolk as well as around 50 ...
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NewsNew H5N8 avian flu case confirmed in Lincolnshire
A new case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.This follows confirmation of the disease in a flock of turkeys on a nearby farm on 16th December 2016. According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ...
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NewsChristmas drives volume growth in meat categories
The latest Kantar Worldpanel Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures for the 12 weeks ending 1st January 2017 have revealed volume growth in all macro categories. According to MFP, beef and chicken volumes continue to grow, with beef volume sales recording a 6.7% year-on-year change and chicken volumes seeing a ...
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NewsButchers and multiple retailers enjoy a buoyant Christmas
Christmas meat sales for 2016 offered up some promising results for many butchers up and down the country, as well as the major retailers.Roger Kelsey, the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders’ chief executive, told Meat Management: “Christmas trade was very good with sales around the same as last ...
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NewsMorrisons cuts meat prices
Multiple retailer Morrisons has cut the price of 800 of its items – including fresh meat products – by an average of 19%.The price drop includes Morrisons British Turkey Thigh Mince (500g) falling from £2.34 to £2.00 and Morrisons British Beef Meatball (12pk), which has been cut from £2.00 to ...
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NewsAvian flu identified at Lincolnshire farm
Avian flu of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire as of 16th December.Most birds at the premises have died, and any remaining birds there will be humanely culled.A three kilometre Protection Zone and a ten kilometre Surveillance Zone have been placed ...
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NewsButchers urged to increase Christmas security
Any establishment selling poultry and meat in the run up to Christmas can be vulnerable to burglary and theft.Police have suggested some simple measures independent meat retailers can take to help to deter intruders and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of crime:- Be alert to any unusual or ...
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NewsSurge in consumers buying Christmas dinner for pets
Twice as many pets will be given Christmas treats and presents by their owners this year compared to last, according to Tesco.Demand for festive meat-based meals for dogs and cats such as pigs in blankets and three bird roasts is on course to double at the major supermarket compared to ...
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NewsTesco stocks rare Narragansett turkey for Christmas
The Narragansett turkey, a rare breed of premium heritage turkey, which is said to have not been sold in supermarkets for over 70 years, has been made available in Tesco for the Christmas period.The Narrangansett was bred by crossing old English breeds over 200 years ago. It is said to ...
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NewsWinners celebrate at British Poultry Council Awards
The poultry industry gathered at the House of Commons yesterday (6th December) to recognise the great and the good working across the sector.The British Poultry Council Awards winners at the House of Commons.The British Poultry Council (BPC) Awards are held annually and celebrate those that have dedicated their entire careers ...
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NewsChristmas dinner prices on the rise
Business management consultant Mintec’s Christmas Dinner Index indicates that the cost price of a turkey dinner has gone up by 1% since last year.Consequently, it is suggested that it is highly unlikely that 2016’s festive season will be cheaper than that of 2015.In addition, the index shows that UK turkey ...
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Natures Menu recalls turkey pet food product
Natures Menu has recalled its Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Veg frozen pet food due to the presence of salmonella.The recall specifically refers to Natures Menu’s Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Veg (1kg) frozen pet food with a ‘use by’ ...
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NewsKantar reports volume increase in chicken and beef
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel have been released, and show volume growth across the board.The report covers the 12 week period ending 6th November 2016, and shows that all macro categories are back in volume growth, except sliced cooked meats.Within fresh primary meat and ...
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NewsBernard Matthews sale was ‘carefully crafted’
The Work and Pensions Committee has released a report which describes the acquisition of Bernard Matthews as having been “carefully crafted to enable secured creditors and controllers of Bernard Matthews to extract maximum cash from the company and dump the pension scheme and other liabilities.”The report, written by Professor Prem ...
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NewsBernard Matthews suppliers to not be paid
Reports have surfaced that approximately 900 creditors to the turkey business, Bernard Matthews, will not be repaid a total of £23 million.Bernard Matthews was recently sold to Boparan Private Office, the private investment vehicle of Ranjit Singh Boparan, the CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group, from Rutland Partners. The deal ...
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NewsBernard Matthews and ITVS GE to launch Thunderbirds Are Go turkey range
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that a deal has been signed to partner with British food company, Bernard Matthews. Bernard Matthews is a British food manufacturer that produces fresh, cooked and frozen turkey products.Bernard Matthews signs deal with ITVS GE, for Thunderbirds Are Go themed product.This deal, ...
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