Latest Industry News – Page 19
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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.
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NewsAIMS calls on DHSC to review FSA meat inspection system
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has published a report in which it suggests up to £22 million in potential savings could be made to benefit the UK meat industry.
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NewsUK poultry and red meat exports to Philippines unlocked
The Department for Business and Trade has observed a boost in British meat exports following trade talks between the UK and the Philippines.
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NewsScottish butcher takes home trophy for best black pudding in the UK
D H Robertson butchers in Arbroath has been crowned the first ever Black Pudding UK Champion of Champions.
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NewsDr David Llewellyn appointed to monitor Farm Assurance Review progress
Following the publication of the report of the UK Farm Assurance Review, Dr David Llewellyn CBE has been appointed an independent monitoring commissioner.
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NewsUK’s global food exports fall 12.6% from 2023 levels
According to the FDF 2024 Trade Snapshot, food export volumes have fallen by more than a third since 2019.
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NewsLMC opens bookings for school cooking demonstrations
LMC has opened bookings for its fully funded primary school cooking demonstrations.
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NewsAHDB identifies demand for pig meat in Latin America
AHDB has revealed that growing demand for pig meat in Latin America will present British exporters with “major business opportunities”.
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NewsAIMS challenges FSA levy charges
Roythornes Solicitors, acting on behalf of AIMS, has commenced legal action challenging the charges that the FSA are levying on the meat industry.
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NewsDefra halts SFI applications as NFU labels it a “failing department”
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has stopped all Sustainable Farming Incentive applications without warning.
