Latest Industry News – Page 18
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NewsKantar reports £2.6bn promotional spending as retailers cut prices
Market research firm Kantar report a 1.8% increase in take-home grocery sales in March, which was the slowest rate since June 2024.
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NewsGovernment stops cattle and pig imports from Austria
Following reports of a confirmed case of FMD in Hungary, close to the Austrian border, the Government has stepped up preventative measures.
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NewsFarming unions concern over potential US trade deal
Four farming unions under the NFU umbrella have called on Government to stand up for UK agriculture in any forthcoming trade negotiations with the United States.
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NewsFDF calls for regulations to be reformed to strengthen UK food sector
The FDF has identified regulation that Government can simplify to “unlock growth and investment” in the food industry as UK manufacturer confidence declines.
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MM Awards2025 Meat Industry Awards product nomination period underway
The nomination period for the 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is well underway, as organisers call on the sector to submit product nominations.
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NewsSausages and meat pies listed in new Senedd HFSS promotion rules
New rules have been passed by the Welsh Senedd to prevent over-consumption and impulse purchases.
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NewsTraditional Boar’s Head procession stops London traffic
The annual Boar’s Head Ceremony took place on 25th March in London when Liverymen from the WCB processed from Butchers’ Hall to Mansion House.
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NewsRetailers to “optimise” lamb offerings, says Pilgrim’s Europe
UK red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has highlighted an opportunity for retailers to “diversify their offerings” as demand for lamb increases.
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NewsJonathan Eckley appointed AHDB international trade development director
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed Jonathan Eckley as its new director of international trade development.
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NewsFMD controls in Germany amended
Defra has announced that the import ban currently in place due to the FMD outbreak in Germany will be amended.
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NewsMorrisons plans to close 35 meat counters as 365 roles at risk
Supermarket Morrisons has proposed a plan to close 35 of its meat counters to mitigate “significant cost increases”.
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NewsRed Meat Levy set to increase from April
HCC and QMS levy rates are set to increase by 3.3% as of 1st April to align with CPIH.
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NewsNSA stresses importance of biosecurity as bird flu found in sheep
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
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NewsDefra to develop a comprehensive food strategy with industry leaders
Government has launched a Food Strategy Advisory Board, which will see industry leaders aim to develop a food strategy that backs British food.
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NewsSainsbury’s announces 10-year partnership with Cranswick
Sainsbury’s has partnered with Cranswick, ensuring that all Sainsbury’s pork and cooked meats are supplied by the producer.
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NewsUnilever sells The Vegetarian Butcher brand
Unilever has received a binding offer from Vivera to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher.
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NewsCranswick upgrades targets after “significant progress”
UK processor Cranswick hosted a Capital Markets Day in London, announcing “more ambitious” financial targets after seeing “significant strategic progress”.
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NewsAgricultural Technology student awarded LMC bursary
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has awarded its annual bursary to BSc Hons Agricultural Technology student, Jane May.
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NewsInstitute of Meat CEO Keith Fisher to step down after 15 years’ service
Keith Fisher (F. Inst. M), one of the most well-known faces in the British meat industry, is to retire from his post as The Institute of Meat chief executive at the end of March.
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NewsHCC promotes Welsh Lamb in Tokyo
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has recently undertaken a trade visit to Japan, highlighting the benefits of PGI Welsh Lamb.
