Latest Industry News – Page 119
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NewsBrexit legislation for EU food imports pushed back to October
The Government has announced that new Brexit legislation for food imports from the EU, which were due to begin April, have been pushed back until October.Minister Michael Gove said Covid-19 had caused "greater disruption" than expected at borders.The new rules, which would have required manufacturers to produce new health assessment ...
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NewsSales of premium meat cuts up during lockdown
Sales of steaks and roasting joints have soared in 2021 as locked-down Brits sought to recreate a 'restaurant experience’ at home, according to new data from Kantar.The purchase volume of premium red meat cuts rose sharply in the 12 weeks to February as the country re-entered one of its toughest ...
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NewsProducts including meat face new Brexit legislation from April
Multi-ingredient products, which include meat, will be subject to new Brexit legislation from 21st April, the European Commission has confirmed.Food products which include meat will face additional checks from 21st April.According to industry bodies, the new legislation could cost manufacturers millions in extra costs, as products with multiple ingredients will ...
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NewsEU imports and border controls may loosen soon
The national press is reporting that Ministers are considering relaxing post-Brexit border controls on food imports from the EU amid fears of shortages in supermarkets.Brexit minister Lord Frost is said to be considering a "lighter touch" on certain food imports from 1st April, when goods such as animal and food ...
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NewsNFU says fresh approach to farming standards required
As part of its response to Red Tractor’s consultation process on farming standards, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has called for a fresh approach from the assurance body.The NFU has highlighted how in some sectors it believes an imbalance exists between the production standards expected of UK farmers, compared with ...
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NewsPork producers celebrate HCC’s ‘Porc from Wales’ campaign
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) third consecutive promotion branded ‘Porc from Wales Week’ has been praised by farmers and producers for raising the profile of Welsh reared Pork, say the trade body.Under the theme ‘Buy Local. Think Global’ the week-long campaign partnered with leading chefs and influencers ...
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NewsNew funding supports training for young butchers
A new partnership between Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Scottish Craft Butchers will help more young butchers attain a Craft Butcher Diploma. The initiative will help relieve financial barriers associated with further skills training.The next step up from the Modern Apprenticeship in SVQ Meat and Poultry Skills at Level 3 ...
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NewsBord Bia teams up with chefs to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Bord Bia, the Irish food board, has collaborated with award winning butcher Aubrey Allen and chefs from around the UK to showcase grass fed Irish beef for St Patrick’s Day.The campaign, The Great St Patrick’s Day Feast, will also feature a collective of high-profile chefs from across the UK, all ...
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NewsHigh 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.The report, Covid-19’s Impact on the Global Poultry Industry, suggests that European poultry producers face a dual market ...
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NewsWales can be global leader in sustainable livestock farming, says HCC
Wales can be a global leader in producing beef and lamb in ways which address the issues of climate change and global food security, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.Addressing the Welsh Parliament’s Climate Change, Environment, and Rural ...
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NewsBeef imports into the UK drop by 3% in 2020
The amount of beef imported into the UK dropped by 3% during 2020, according to the latest figures from HMRC.As also reported by the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the UK imported 242,837 tonnes of beef, 3% down on 2019 levels and a 16% reduction when compared ...
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NewsContinued growth for meat
Retail figures showed strong growth in both meat and dairy sales in January this year, following a winning Christmas for red meat. Latest Kantar data showed overall volume sales of red meat were up 15% and almost 12% for dairy,* compared with last January.Red meat and dairy retail sales have ...
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NewsRecent analysis suggests grass-fed Welsh lamb is packed with protein
Initial findings from recent analysis of PGI Welsh Lamb has revealed that meat from lambs reared on grass contain higher levels of protein-based amino acids and other nutritional benefits.As part of the second year of testing on a major research project looking at the eating quality of Welsh Lamb, the ...
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NewsBudget statement welcomed by the trade
The meat industry has broadly welcomed Rishi Sunak’s plans for business, following the Chancellor’s Budget announcement this week.Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, told Meat Management: “Given the huge amount of damage the economy has suffered due to coronavirus, this seems to be a benign budget designed ...
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NewsDanish research project looks at whether protein impacts pig meat quality
A Danish research project, SuperGrass Pork, spearheaded by SEGES, has studied whether different levels of biorefined grass protein in feed mixes impact a pig’s meat quality and growth.Feed optimisation and a reduced climate footprint are some of the key considerations in Danish food production. The project involves a trial comprising ...
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NewsNFU welcomes Trade and Agriculture Commission report
NFU president Minette Batters has commended the Trade and Agricultural Commission's (TAC) "bold vision," in a new report which was published on 2nd March. NFU president Minette Batters.She said: “The NFU has long argued how important it is to properly examine, and to try to reconcile, the complexities and tensions ...
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NewsBeyond Meat® lands global strategic agreements with restaurant chains
Beyond Meat® has announced the establishment of global strategic agreements with McDonald’s Corporation and Yum Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.As part of the agreement, the company will be McDonald’s preferred supplier for the patty in the McPlant®, a plant-based burger being tested in select McDonald’s markets ...
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NewsIFFA now scheduled for May 2022
The IFFA 2022 show in Frankfurt has confirmed its open dates as 14th through to 19th May. The major event, which is the world's largest meat trade show will also feature alternative proteins next year.IFFA is the largest meat industry trade fair in the world.Exhibition organisers explain that there is ...
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NewsExport success for UK sheep sector in 2020
New export data for 2020 has revealed a profitable year for the UK sheep sector, despite a slightly reduced volume of exports and changing consumer trends as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.HMRC’s figures show that the value of UK sheep meat exports increased by ...
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NewsAHDB launches Carbon Week to support farmers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to release a guide to carbon and carbon foot printing in a string of free webinars next week.The carbon footprint of meat production, starting before the farm gate, has been a major environmental issue over recent years with much misinformation about meat ...
