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NFU president calls for more clarity on Brexit ahead of negotiations
The National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond has urged the Government to end the uncertainty over what Brexit will mean for UK farming and take a collaborative approach to negotiations to achieve the best outcome for the country. Raymond pointed out that there is still a number of issues that need to be clarified regarding a future trading relationship with the EU, including the future immigration system and public policy. He...
New HCC board outlines goals
The newly appointed Board of Directors of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales has convened for the first time and has agreed to swiftly begin developing strategic plans for the Welsh red meat sector after Brexit. HCC’s ten new directors were selected following a public appointments process led by Welsh Government. The new appointees have wide experience in agriculture, processing, food marketing and retail. Kevin Roberts,...
Meat and poultry market sees volume growth
Beef and chicken have enjoyed volume growth for the 12 weeks ending 23rd April, despite a reversal in trends during the Easter weekend that saw declines in lamb and turkey. Figures obtained by the Kantar Worldpanel revealed that all three categories of meat, fish and poultry (MFP) saw an uplift in volume, with the exception of lamb that saw volumes down on the same period last year. Kantar’s research, which included Easter in the...
Co-op to sell British-only meat
Co-op has become the first national retailer to announce that all of the fresh meat it sells will now be British, dropping Danish bacon and New Zealand lamb. Co-op stores were already selling British-only beef, chicken, ham, pork, sausages, duck and turkey, as the supermarket uses British-only meat in all its own-label chilled ready meals, pies and sandwiches. The retailer has called on more foodservice providers and supermarkets to...
Crawshaw Group enters partnership with 2 Sisters
Ranjit Singh Boparan is expected to become a “significant shareholder” in Crawshaw Group plc following the launch of a “transformational supply chain partnership” between the company and 2 Sisters Food Group. The initial three-year supply agreement allows Crawshaw to acquire fresh meat and other products from 2 Sisters and, according to reports, 2 Sisters CEO Boparan is expected to invest approximately £5.1 million to acquire a 29.9%...
Food and farming industry reacts to General Election announcement
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that there will be a snap general election on Thursday 8th June. Following the news, Meat Management spoke to a selection of meat and agri-food industry experts to hear their views on what the election could mean for the industry. Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) “We hope that now we know and understand a lot more about what Brexit means that...
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