Industry relief as foot and mouth scare abates
A temporary control zone in Norfolk, imposed for Foot and Mouth disease has been removed following tests carried out at a pig farm near Feltwell.
NSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals
The National Sheep Association has confirmed it is adding its support to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s recommendation to Government to formally commit to upholding animal welfare and environmental standards in all post Brexit trade deals.
Kepak announces plans for £5.5m investment at Merthyr site
The company say that the new significant investment is being made to enhance the Merthyr site’s Central Prepared Meats packaging facility and to help the company meet rising demand.
New charcuterie business launched in the Outer Hebrides
A new charcuterie business has successfully launched in the Outer Hebrides, helped by business access grants of over £3,000. It is believed that the charcuterie business is the first of its kind on the Islands and the new business hopes to become a top choice on menus and in shops locally.
Meat exports from Wales at record level
Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m. The Principality recorded the largest percentage increase in the value of food and drink exports out of the four UK nations between 2020 and 2021 rising by £89m, a growth of 16.1%. The highest value export category for Welsh food and drink in 2021 was Meat and Meat Products at £187m. The highest value export category for Welsh food and drink in 2021 was Meat and...
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