Some consumers return to ‘flexitarian’ eating habits – report
According to a report from AHDB, based on recent Kantar figures, the number of British consumers claiming to be ‘flexitarian’, is once again allegedly on the rise, after this number fell throughout the pandemic.
Easter trade impacted by cost-of-living increases
This year’s consumer spend on Easter staples, such as lamb roasting joints, was down on 2021 levels, due in part to rising inflation.
Meat industry bodies react to Precision Breeding Bill
Meat industry bodies have given a mixed reaction to proposed legislation that will cut red tape and support the development of new technologies that support precision breeding of livestock with improved resistance to diseases.
Goodwill appointed as new Efra chair
Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected the new chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) following Neil Parish’s exit at the end of April.
Meat industry responds to further delays on import controls
Trade bodies from across the UK meat industry have responded to a government statement announcing the further delay of import controls on EU goods, with mixed opinions.