All Brexit articles – Page 10
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NewsStockpiling concerns for a hard Brexit
Retailers have said they are considering ‘a wide range of mitigating factors including stockpiling where possible; different routes across the Channel; signposting support for EU workforce; and currency hedging’, a survey confirms.Retailers are considering stockpiling and changing supply locations as ways of mitigating the impact .Squire Patton Boggs and Retail ...
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NewsWelsh meat industry voices Brexit fears
NFU Cymru, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) have all voiced shared concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the red meat sector in Wales.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.In a joint letter to Welsh Assembly Members, NFU Cymru and BMPA have outlined the importance of the Welsh ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association welcomes Draft Brexit Agreement
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has welcomed the Draft Brexit Agreement reached by UK and EU negotiators but says that much uncertainty remains.IMTA's policy director, Katie Doherty has responded to the draft Brexit Agreement.The organisation has released the following statement: “IMTA welcomes the news that the UK and EU ...
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NewsMeat industry attends HCC Wales conference
Some 120 meat processors and farmers attended the annual Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) conference at Buith Wells on 8th November, reports industry expert Jean-Pierre Garnier.In a presentation, Dr. Prysor Williams of Bangor University, highlighted the most recent research and facts regarding the sustainability of Welsh production ...
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NewsBrexit Withdrawal Agreement: what it means for meat
The meat industry has been quick to respond to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, which was confirmed by the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams in principle this week.The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of the Political Declaration here.Meat industry figures ...
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NewsMeat price stability ‘threatened’ for 2019
A ‘melting pot’ of risks are threatening global meat price stability, according to Rabobank’s annual outlook report Growth Slows Down…As Doubt Gears Up.Major outbreaks are affecting global trade and consumer preferences, and as a result, a shift to beef consumption is expected.Rabobank’s report reveals that while meat markets will continue ...
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NewsPremier Foods CEO to step down
Premier Foods, known for supplying popular ingredients used with meat dishes, has announced a new strategic initiative to deal with Brexit fears. It has also confirmed the pending departure of CEO Gavin Darby.Premier Foods is known for supplying popular ingredients used with meat dishes, such as Bisto.In a statement, the ...
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NewsConference to discuss impact of Brexit on food and farming
Food processors, retailers and politicians from Wales and beyond will gather in the Welsh town of Builth Wells on 8th November to discuss Brexit and how it will impact lamb, beef and pork industries.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Annual Conference will welcome key ...
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NewsIndustry responds to no-deal notice for health marks on meat
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has reacted to the Government’s latest Technical Notice on health marks on meat in the event of a no-deal Brexit.IMTA represents importers, exporters and wholesalers of beef, lamb, pork and poultry. The organisation says this is a critical issue for its members and one ...
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NewsSteep duties to be placed on meat in ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Failing to reach a Brexit deal could cost food retailers and the supply chain £9.3 billion, with meat products facing duties of up to 129%.The new Barclays report, Scale, Disruption and Brexit – a new dawn for UK food supply chains? shows that some products attract ‘specific duties’, which are ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association reacts to updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit notices
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has reacted to the Government’s updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, saying there are still questions which need to be answered.An updated list of 'no-deal' Brexit scenarios show how the Government would deal with issues in the industry.An updated list of scenarios show how the ...
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NewsMeat industry invited to share views on AHDB
Meat Management has clarified that a current Defra exercise seeking levy payer opinion on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will include views from the meat industry.Defra is in the process of gathering industry opinion on AHDB and recently released an announcement stating “farmers, growers, processors and industry representatives ...
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NewsBrits less likely to buy meat due to imports post-Brexit
Shoppers may avoid buying meat if they cannot be sure it has been produced in the UK, amid concerns that standards on imported food will slip following Brexit, new research has revealed.Nearly half of British adults reported to be less likely to buy meat if they cannot be sure it ...
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NewsMeat executives respond to Government no-deal Brexit notices
Following the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the British Poultry Council and other meat organisations have offered their views.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.Yesterday (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.The Government has stated that the technical ...
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NewsBMPA responds to warning of 12% rise in post-Brexit food bills
This week, the UK’s largest supermarkets issued a stark warning to The Times that a no-deal Brexit would force up the price of the average weekly shopping trolley by as much as 12%.The British Meat Processors’ Association (BMPA) has released a statement in response to the newspaper article.According to BMPA, ...
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NewsBMPA backs call for new immigration policy
The chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has voiced his support for a new approach to immigration.A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) spoke to 129,000 firms across 18 industry sectors, and the findings suggest a new approach to immigration is required.The report recommends the ...
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NewsMeat inspector apprenticeship scheme in the making
A formal Apprentice Occupational Scheme for meat inspectors is being created in a bid to assist with a ‘lack of trained staff’ in the sector.A new apprenticeship scheme for meat inspectors could be in place as early as 2019.Eville & Jones is leading the scheme and states that the shortage ...
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NewsNew Zealand against UK and EU ‘split’ tariff plan
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have stated they ‘strongly oppose’ the European Union and United Kingdom’s proposal to ‘split’ the EU’s World Trade Organisation Tariff Rate Quotas between them.The EU and UK have proposed to ‘split’ the EU’s WTO Tariff Rate Quotas between them.The UK ...
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NewsGovernment criticised over meat inspector shortage
With the UK currently facing a shortage of meat inspectors, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government for ‘repeatedly ignoring the warning signs' and has called for urgent action.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government over the current shortage of meat inspectors.Eville ...
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NewsHCC Red Meat Development Programme granted £9.2m
A significant £9.2 million has been injected into the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Red Meat Development Programme to help Welsh farming prepare for a post-Brexit world.The programme is said to engage with all aspects of the supply chain, boosting farm productivity while ensuring that future red ...
