Latest Industry News – Page 11
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NewsQMS opens applications for £50,000 Community Marketing Fund
A new £50,000 community fund set up by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is accepting applications from members of the Scottish red meat supply chain.Members of the Scottish red meat supply chain are encouraged to apply for the funding.The Community Marketing Fund has been designed by QMS to support local projects ...
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NewsLamb prices rise as domestic supply tightens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has found that a tight lamb market has "underpinned farmgate prices" as lamb prices increase on the year.Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager.QMS said that prime lamb auction prices had made a "strong impression" at Scottish marts, averaging 436p/kg lwt in the second week of May. ...
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NewsCommissioners to work with industry on Farm Assurance Review
The next steps of an independent evaluation of the UK's farm assurance schemes have been announced by the commissioners of the UK Farm Assurance Review.The commissioners will communicate with members of the sector as it works on decisive outcomes for industry.The project was set up by the National Farmers' Union ...
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NewsShelfWatch Survey 2.0 will identify retailers who "must do better" to support Scottish produce
Following the release of the Phase One ShelfWatch survey results, National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland announced that it has commenced with Phase Two.An independent research firm will check the labelling of own-brand products on supermarket shelves to determine how much produce is locally sourced.The results from Phase Two will be ...
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NewsBritish lamb showcased at Saudi Food Show
British lamb and dairy businesses visited Saudi Arabia to meet "growing consumer demand" and build on "long-term export opportunities" in the kingdom. Lamb exporters visited the Saudi Food Show to get in touch with key buyers of British lamb.Exporters from the meat and dairy sectors joined the Agriculture and Horticulture ...
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NewsUK pork producers gain access to Vietnamese market
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that UK pork producers will now have access to the Vietnamese market for the first time.AHDB said pork was the most popular meat in Vietnam.AHDB said Vietnamese authorities had given the go-ahead for selected pork sites across the UK to start ...
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NewsMeat Minds programme to develop young peoples' industry knowledge
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a programme recruiting young people from the red meat supply chain to develop their industry knowledge.HCC said the Meat Minds programme would aim to collect data and inform industry.The programme, named Meat Minds, will aim to bring individuals together to ...
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NewsMeat products contribute to downward effects of inflation
The latest consumer inflation rates have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with some of the "main downward effects" attributed to meat and dairy products.Food inflation eased to less than 3% in the year to April 2024.The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose ...
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NewsRed Tractor chair steps down to join Co-op
Christine Tacon will step down from her position as Red Tractor chair to join the Co-op's board.Christine Tacon, outgoing Red Tractor chair.Following the Co-op's annual general meeting, during which members elected Tacon to sit on the board, the Red Tractor chair released a statement announcing her departure from her current ...
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NewsGeneral Election 2024: engagement with meat industry will be "crucial"
Meat industry trade bodies have highlighted the importance of engagement from officials with the sector ahead of the general election in July.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.On Wednesday 24th May Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the anticipated general election, which will be held on Thursday 4th July. The meat industry welcomed the ...
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NewsCranswick to increase investment across fresh pork
UK pork producer Cranswick reported an "ongoing successful performance" in its full year financial results, with profits up on the year.Adam Couch, Cranswick’s chief executive officer.Cranswick's revenue for the 53 weeks ended 30th March 2024 was £2,599.3 million, up from its 2023 revenue of £2,323 million. Adjusting for contributions of ...
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NewsLive export ban "reiterates commitment to animal welfare," says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the completion of the live exports ban, which it said will ensure domestic slaughter in "high welfare UK slaughterhouses".Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.Following the royal assent of legislation ending the exports of live animals for slaughter, NSA has welcomed the announcement.NSA chief executive ...
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NewsBTOM has "hidden and underpublicised" costs for meat industry - BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed that the impact of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) is "far from trivial", stating that the financial burden on importers is "significantly higher" than originally claimed.Peter Hardwick, trade policy advisor at BMPA: "These charges which, contrary to Defra's claims of ...
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NewsBurger sales rise by 13% in May - Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, burger sales climbed by 13% during the first bank holiday in May.Sales of burgers increased by 13% according to the Kantar data.Grocery inflation is now at 3.1% for the 12-week period ending 12th May 2024, while grocery price inflation fell for the fifteenth month ...
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NewsStudy finds animal welfare is a top priority for meat consumers
The University of Portsmouth has conducted a study on consumer purchases of meat and dairy, finding that animal welfare was prioritised over sustainability when making purchasing decisions.The study found that consumers prioritised animal welfare over green concerns.The study - Consumers across five European countries prioritise animal welfare above environmental sustainability ...
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NewsUK one step closer to joining CPTPP
The UK is closer to becoming part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the Government has reportedly completed the latest required step in the joining process.Greg Hands, Trade Policy Minister. | Picture: UK Parliament.Government said that joining CPTPP - which will account for 15% of ...
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NewsDeadline this week: enter your products into the MM Industry Awards!
The product nomination deadline for the 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards is just days away, as organisers prepare for the judging process at the start of June.
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NewsMexico visit a "milestone moment" for UK pork sector - AHDB
An official delegation from Mexico has inspected the UK pork sector, with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) labelling it as a "milestone moment" for the industry in expanding market access to the region.AHDB said consumers in Mexico have a "positive perception" of British red meat.The delegation of Mexican ...
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NewsUK approves tariff-free meat exports from Australia and NZ
The UK and EU has approved a new set of arrangements ensuring meat from partners of the Free Trade Agreement is covered by UK tariff rate quotas.Meat imports from FTA partners such as Australia and New Zealand may now enter the UK tariff-free.The deal was ratified by Foreign Secretary David ...
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NewsDawn Meats secures beef contract in South Korean market
Processor Dawn Meats has welcomed the opening of the South Korean market to Irish beef for the first time, announcing a multi-million contract for monthly shipments with a South Korean company.Dawn Meats Grannagh showcased a range of Irish beef cuts to visiting South Korean delegation.The contract will allow Dawn Meats ...
