Latest Industry News – Page 30
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NewsFarmers lobby Westminster in major protest
Farmers have staged a mass lobby and protest to Westminster and their own MPs against the proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes and the impact they say it will have on UK food producers.
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NewsUniversity students to debate climate targets and meat consumption
Ireland universities are set to face-off at the semi-final and final stages of this year’s Great Agri-Food Debate (GAFD) on Thursday 28th November at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford.
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NewsScottish butcher recognised with ‘Love Your Local Butcher’ Award
An Aberdeenshire butcher has been crowned the best loved in Scotland as part of a Scottish Craft Butchers awards lunch.
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NewsNicholas Saphir to stand down from role of AHDB chair
Nicholas Saphir will stand down from the role of chair at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in March 2025.
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NewsSmithfield Market move put on hold
Meat Management understands that the long-term plan for both Smithfield and Billingsgate Market’s move to a site in Dagenham by 2028 has been put on hold by The City of London Corporation.
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NewsHCC spotlights global growth opportunities for Welsh red meat at conference
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales told its conference delegates that there are now “global growth opportunities” for Welsh red meat in new and existing marketplaces.
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NewsKepak appoints Brian Tormey as Meat Division Ireland CEO
Kepak Group has appointed Brian Tormey as CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland.
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NewsNSA finds Government “lacks understanding” of UK food production
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “disappointed” by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed’s comments, as he has “doubled down” on the Chancellor’s announcement.
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NewsPickstock new abattoir proposal to create 60 new jobs
Plans for the construction of new abattoir in Scotland by beef processor Pickstock is set to provide up to 60 new jobs and reduce travelling times for livestock.
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News2 Sisters Food Group owner says Autumn Budget will "drive food inflation further"
Owner of the 2 Sisters Food Group, Ranjit Singh Boparan, has said that the Autumn Budget has served up an “unexpected double whammy bombshell” for businesses.
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NewsQMS launches new ‘Field Talk’ podcast
Quality Meat Scotland has launched ‘Field Talk’, a podcast series dedicated to broadcasting the Monitor Farm Programme initiative.
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NewsTrips to supermarkets hit four-year high in October, says Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 3rd November, finding trips to the supermarket hit a four-year high.
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NewsWho will be crowned Meat Businesswoman of the Year 2024?
With judging and voting for the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards now completed, the industry looks ahead to Friday 29th November when this year’s winners will be revealed.
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NewsUK hospitality warns Chancellor of impact of additional costs on industry
UK hospitality businesses have signed a letter addressed to the Chancellor, warning of the “unprecedented damage” the rise to employment costs will inflict on the sector.
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NewsAvara reveals "strong year" of carbon reduction in 2024 report
Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its 2024 Our Planet report, revealing another “strong year” of carbon reduction against its targets.
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NewsFinal reports on English farmgate standards released
AHDB has released the final two reports in its series comparing beef and lamb farmgate production standards in England with those of key international competitors around the world.
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NewsMeat processor Kepak acquires Summit Foods to “expand its food business”
Meat producer Kepak has acquired chilled food manufacturer Summit Foods as part of its plan to further grow its food business.
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NewsPGI Welsh Lamb returns to UAE and KSA
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has revealed that PGI Welsh lamb has made a return to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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NewsHilton delivers “strong” core meat performance across Europe
UK meat and food supplier Hilton Food Group has announced its Q3 trading update for the period from 1st July 2024 to 19th October 2024.
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NewsNFU calls on Treasury to reverse Inheritance Tax changes
The National Farmers’ Union has had a meeting with the Defra Secretary of State and Treasury officials to stress the “significant impact” changes to Inheritance Tax would have on British food and farming.
