All Coronavirus articles – Page 6
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NewsChallenges for red meat supply chain include reduced demand from public sector
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red meat supply chain, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair, Kate Rowell.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.Before the current crisis, one in four people in the UK had access to ...
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NewsMoy Park responds to union's call for closure following death of worker from Covid-19
Poultry meat producer Moy Park has labelled the claims made from trade union Unite as "inaccurate" after a worker from its Dungannon site died from coronavirus. Moy Park's Dungannon factory is under pressure from the Unite union to close following the death of a worker from coronavirus.Meat Management understands that ...
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NewsProcessing plant disruption puts US pork farmer jobs at risk
Pork farmers in the United States are at risk of losing their jobs due to the closure of processing plants causing a nationwide meat shortage, according to a BBC report.President Donald Trump had previously issued an executive order calling on meat plants across the country to reopen in order to ...
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NewsB+LNZ says drought recovery fund a welcome initiative
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says that Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s announcement of a $500,000 fund to help farmers and growers recover from the drought is a welcome initiative as the sector deals with the ongoing impacts from both the drought and Covid-19.“With first the severe drought and then ...
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NewsWelsh Government sets out proposals to support farmers post Brexit
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs for Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has outlined her proposals to support Welsh farmers post-Brexit after receiving the views of industry bodies, farmers and the public.Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.A consultation commissioned by the Welsh Government sought the views on ...
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NewsBMPA calls on Government to remove tariffs for US pork exports
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has written this week to the Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Truss, to seek her support in removing punitive tariffs on British pork exports to the US.BMPA chief executive, Nick Allen.The letter explains that despite the fact that trade opportunities to the ...
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NewsAbsentee rates up at US meat plants as some workers refuse to go back
Workers at meat plants across America are refusing to go back to work after President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open, according to a trade union representing workers in food processing.Image: JBS GlobalUnited Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 (UFCWL7) union, which represents workers at the JBS ...
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NewsLabour pushes for flexible furlough scheme
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for the Government to adapt its furloughing scheme to include part-time work after a number of industry bodies, including the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said more needed to be done to help those in ...
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NewsUS negotiations provide new routes for UK sheepmeat, says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news that UK and US trade discussions are to continue following disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic but says the standards of British food must be protected.NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “NSA is pleased to hear these negotiations are now beginning ...
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NewsDefra secretary Eustice praises poultry industry
Defra secretary, George Eustice, has praised the British poultry industry on its ability to redirect its business while also saying that key workers in the foodservice industry could have access to testing.Defra secretary, George Eustice. Image: British Poultry Council.Speaking on BBC 4’s Today programme, Eustice said: “The important thing to ...
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NewsCrisis highlights importance of key workers to food security, says QMS
Domestic supply and the contribution from key workers in achieving overall food security has been emphasised by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.In response to the virus, some meat businesses have moved towards ...
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NewsNFU backs virtual meat supply network
A virtual value-chain for livestock production that ensures quality and supply has been backed by the National Farmers Union (NFU) and major livestock producers, processors and leading supermarkets.Ian Wheel, founder of meat supply network, Breedr.The app, developed by Breedr, is a new precision livestock network that claims to drive-up meat-eating ...
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NewsWTO members commit to well-functioning global food supply chain
The EU, UK, USA and 21 other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have committed to open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products during the current coronavirus crisis.The agreement between WTO members looks to create open and predictable trade with agriculture and food products.Co-signatories of the joint ...
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NewsQMS boosts learning of PGI products with home school hub
Scotland’s food, farming and rural life education organisations, including Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), have launched a new online education hub to teach pupils about food production chains and Scottish PGI products.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, The Rowett Institute and ...
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NewsAvara Foods announces proposals to close its duck business
Avara Foods is currently considering closing its duck business, Cherry Valley Foods, following a significant drop in sales and foodservice closures during the coronavirus pandemic.The business, currently operating out of Caistor in Lincolnshire, is now set to enter a consultation period to determine the next steps and timescales.Cherry Valley Foods ...
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NewsHolland’s Pies launches free ‘Pie-solation’ delivery service
Lancashire baker Holland’s Pies has launched its first ever free home delivery service following unprecedented customer demand since Government lockdown measures began.Available in selected areas across Lancashire initially, pie fans will be able to place a minimum order of a dozen pies and puds from the baker’s core range: Meat ...
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NewsRed Tractor pioneers streamed audits to safeguard UK farming’s supply chain
Red Tractor is preparing to roll-out live streamed farm audits to enable new applicants to be assessed and current members to retain their status throughout the coronavirus pandemic.All physical assessments were halted last month, in accordance with Government advice on social distancing and non-essential travel. But the UK’s largest food ...
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NewsTrump orders US meat processing plants to stay open
US president Donald Trump has ordered meat processing facilities to remain open in order to protect the country’s supply of meat during the Covid-19 crisis.As part of a new Defense Production Act, the move looks to ensure that Americans have a reliable supply of products like beef, pork, and poultry, ...
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NewsMcDonald’s tests reopening of UK branch
McDonald’s has announced that it is testing the possible reopening of a branch in the UK, just over a month after it said it would be closing all of its sites in the UK and Ireland.The moves come after other fast-food chains, such as Burger King, KFC and Pret A ...
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NewsChampion urges butchers to enter WorldSkills UK Competition
With just one week to go to enter the 2020 Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition, last year’s gold medallist, Stefan Rice, has been explaining why butchers should enter and compete.Stefan Rice came out on top at last years WorldSkills UK LIVE butchery competition.Stefan Rice, 36, triumphed in last year’s competition final ...
