Latest Industry News – Page 103
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NewsIrish food board launches TV campaign to highlight grass-fed beef
Bord Bia, the Irish food board, is launching its very first TV advert as part of a marketing campaign which aims to promote the qualities of Ireland’s grass-fed production systems.Starting on the 14th October, the ‘It’s All Right Here’ campaign will run during the month of October across ITV breakfast ...
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NewsBatters meets with PM to debate British food standards
Following the decision by MPs to reject changes to the Agriculture Bill, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Minette Batters, visited Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street to stress the importance of protecting British food standards in post-Brexit trade deals.NFU president, Minette Batters.During the meeting, Batters called on ...
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NewsAgriculture Bill: Further reaction as industry hits out at MPs
Various major players within the British meat industry have come out in force against the MPs that voted against changes to the Agriculture Bill which seeks to protect British food standards.Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS)Norman Bagley, head of policy for AIMS, said: "One of the main issues surrounding the ...
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NewsHCC conference goes online to cover ‘triple challenge’ of post-pandemic world
The main annual conference of the Welsh livestock and red meat industry, hosted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), will this year be a virtual event focussing on Covid-19, sustainability and the environment.Agriculture and sustainability professor, Dr. Frank Mitloehner.The conference, which is scheduled to take place on ...
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NewsMPs reject amendments to Agriculture Bill
MPs have voted against the latest set of amendments to the post-Brexit Agriculture Bill which would have required all imported food to meet domestic legal standards from the 1st January.The amendments were defeated by 332 votes to 279, despite calls from charities and organisations for Government to protect British food ...
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NewsSupermarket sales up following new Covid-19 restrictions
New restrictions on the foodservice and hospitality sectors saw take-home grocery sales increase by 10.4% in the latest four-week period, according to the latest market insight from Kantar.In the 12-weeks to the 4th October, grocery sales also rose by 9.4%. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, ...
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NewsAgriculture Bill vote puts British food at stake, says NFU
Following hot on the heels of other industry reaction, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has said the future of British food is at stake after MPs rejected amendments to the Agriculture Bill which would have protected British food and animal welfare standards in future trade deals.NFU president, Minette Batters.President of ...
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NewsAIMS calls for changes to seasonal agriculture scheme
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Government to extend the rules for seasonal agricultural workers coming to the UK from just fruit and vegetable pickers to staff working in turkey processing sites in the run up to Christmas.The Department for the Environment Food and Rural ...
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NewsHSA publishes welfare guidance for small poultry producers
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has produced new, updated animal welfare guidance aimed at small-scale and seasonal poultry producers and processors.The guidance highlights that small-scale and seasonal slaughter is also subject to regulations additional to those relating to animal welfare at slaughter. These include registration with the environmental health department ...
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NewsABP to create 200 new roles to tackle youth unemployment
ABP is aiming to help young people into work by creating 200 new entry level vacancies and apprenticeships in collaboration with Youth Employment UK, an organisation dedicated to tackling youth unemployment.The roles cover a range of opportunities within the company’s meat food processing business and offers young people the chance ...
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NewsMeat and poultry growth slows as consumers ‘Eat Out to Help Out’
Growth in sales of fresh meat and poultry slowed in the four weeks to the 6th September as Brits took advantage of the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, according to the latest market insight from Kantar.Both fresh primary (6.0%) and fresh processed meat and poultry (6.4%) recorded single digit ...
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NewsChanges announced at Soanes Poultry
East Yorkshire based poultry supplier, Soanes Poultry, has promoted Petra Kdr to the new position of continuous improvement officer.Petra Kdr, continuous improvement officer at Soanes Poultry.Kdr joined Soanes Poultry in 2012 and previously worked in quality improvement and primary processing roles. In her new position, Kdr will be responsible for ...
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NewsUK beef to be served up in the US at AHDB launch event
The first shipment of UK beef to the US will be sampled by influencers and buyers across three states next week, as part of an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) virtual launch event.A group of chefs, butchers and members of the press will be targeted in the first showcase ...
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NewsUpdate to annual food industry awards revealed
The annual Food Management Today Industry Awards has confirmed that the ceremony will be upgraded and be scheduled to take place as a black-tie dinner event on the 20th May 2021.The winners from the 2020 Food Management Today Industry Awards.The ceremony had originally been provisionally scheduled to take place on ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb promotions adjust to changing shopping patterns
Supermarkets across the UK have unveiled a series of promotions for PGI Welsh Lamb in order to adapt to the ways consumers are shopping as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The autumn promotions are part of a partnership between retailers ...
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NewsFirm farmgate prices position UK lamb as a competitor in European markets
Prime lamb prices remain firm in comparison to 2019, standing 25% higher than a year ago, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, director of economic services at QMS, claims that last year’s prices were affected ...
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NewsCelebrity chef champions British lamb for National Curry Week
Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE has teamed up with the UK’s meat promotional bodies to promote British lamb as part of National Curry Week.Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE.Chef Todiwala, who runs Café Spice Namaste in London, has partnered with AHDB, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality ...
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NewsSeries of webinars explore impact of turbulent 2020
The impact of Covid-19 on the foodservice sector, consumer views on buying British and the ongoing challenges of Brexit will all be discussed during a series of AHDB webinars starting this month.AHDB’s senior retail insight manager, Kim Malley.The Retail and Consumer Insight team will be hosting six webinars, focusing on ...
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride unveils new ‘sustainability strategy’
Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd has revealed plans to reduce the carbon footprint across all of its 15 sites in the UK as part of a new sustainability strategy. Pilgrim's Pride's sustainability strategy looks to reduce the environmental impact of its livestock farming practices.The strategy, Pilgrim’s UK 2030, features five sustainability pillars ...
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NewsKevin Roberts to step down as HCC chair
Kevin Roberts, the chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has announced his intention to stand down in the spring after four years at the helm of the Welsh red meat levy body.Kevin Roberts will step down as chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales ...
