BMPA renews warning about meat supply labour shortage
Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), has again called for Government action over the staff shortage that is threatening meat production.
HGV driver shortage ‘could spell catastrophe’
Food industry bodies, including representatives of the meat business, have been calling on the UK Government to address the lack of available HGV drivers.
Which cities spent the most in butcher shops in 2020?
A new study has revealed the city that has spent the most at butcher shops over the past year, based on their card transaction data across their customer base.
High growth for poultry sector is forecast as Covid restrictions force market change
Poultry producers must choose between targeting premium products at cash-rich consumers stuck at home or prioritising their value offerings for those feeling the financial strain of Covid-19, according to new research from Rabobank.
Export push for Welsh lamb in Middle East market
PGI Welsh Lamb will feature in export marketing events in Dubai and Qatar over the coming months, despite coronavirus restrictions, with the industry aiming to continue a major growth in exports to the Middle East region.
Control of Covid-19 transmission test developed
Campden BRI has developed a new test procedure to determine whether air cleaning systems can effectively inactivate and remove the virus that causes Covid-19 from surfaces and the air.