Latest Industry News – Page 30
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NewsAHDB welcomes evidence demonstrating the importance of GWP* to assess climate impact
A study by eight UK scientists has been welcomed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as, for the first time ever, it appears to demonstrate in evidence the importance of Global Warming Potential (GWP*) for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock. According to ...
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NewsPM 'scraps' meat tax policy idea in new plans for net zero
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he is ruling out a proposed meat tax policy as part of his revised net zero plans.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | Photo: No. 10 Downing Street.In a public address at 10 Downing Street on the evening of 20th September, the PM stated ...
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MM AwardsVideo highlights: Meat Management Industry Awards 2023
A short film showcasing the 2023 awards dinner and ceremony, when the best in industry came together to network and celebrate.
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NewsSainsbury's launches lower carbon beef range
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has launched a new Aberdeen Angus range which offers a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to industry standard, making it "the largest low carbon beef range ever produced in the UK."Sainsbury's has worked closely with ABP to increase efficiency in its cattle management and breeding.Sainsbury’s developed the ...
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NewsMULTIVAC event showcases new Innovation Centre in Swindon
MULTIVAC UK launched its new Innovation Centre at an event on 19th September, with visitors able to view product demonstrations and launches. Guests also heard from speakers throughout the evening.The launch featured keynote sessions and live product demonstrations.The new 850 square metre facility, located in Swindon, has been under construction ...
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NewsLamb prices rising in Scotland as supply tightens
According to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), a reduced supply of finished lambs across Great Britain (GB), rising export volumes and lower imports from abroad have been supporting the lamb price in Scotland. Import weakness from 2022 persisted into 2023, with sheepmeat volumes down 32% in ...
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NewsBritain's 'finest' red meat to be showcased at Anuga 2023
Anuga 2023, a global trade fair for over 100,000 influential figures in the food industry, will feature some of Britain's "finest" red meat, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).AHDB will showcase British red meat at Anuga 2023.AHDB has announced that 13 red meat exporters will join it's ...
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NewsWelsh beef industry hopes September sunshine will help raise beef prices
According to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the Welsh beef industry is hoping the Indian summer heat will help to further boost prices.The Welsh beef industry is hoping that warmer weather in September will encourage people to bring out the barbecues.“Prices in recent days have picked up ...
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NewsEat Wild's Great British Game Week returns in November
Meat trade body Eat Wild has announced new dates for the annual Great British Game Week celebration and are calling on foodservice businesses across the country to save the date and serve game on their menus throughout the week of 6th - 12th November 2023.Pubs and restaurants serving game on ...
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NewsNSA encouraged by Defra announcement on SFI and local produce
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is "encouraged" by Defra's announcement on Tuesday 12th September, which provided further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and backed industry calls to promote buying British produce. Therese Coffey, Secretary of Statefor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Image source: No.10 Downing ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards finalists confirmed
The voting process for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has now been completed, with all votes counted and checked and finalists confirmed. The winner of each category will be announced at the glittering 5-star ceremony taking place on Friday evening 17th November at a new venue, the Royal ...
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NewsWestminster 'Back British Farming' Day celebrated by NFU
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland joined farming unions from across the UK at ‘Back British Farming’ Day in Westminster on 13th September, the eighth annual celebration of the farming industry’s role in producing British food and drink."We very much welcome the petition led by NFU that seeks ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers elects new Master at Common Hall
The 2023 Common Hall ceremony of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), held at Butchers Hall, London today [14th September] has elected Chris Wood as its new Master for the coming year.Chris Wood was elected new Master of the WCB at the Common Hall ceremony.As part of the ceremony, a ...
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NewsSwiss Government discourages regular meat consumption in new climate strategy
UK trade bodies have responded to Switzerland's new climate strategy for agriculture, in which Switzerland's Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FOSV) discourages the Swiss public from consuming more than three portions of meat a week.Michael Beer of the Swiss FOSV claimed that citizens are eating three times ...
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NewsKantar data shows discounter stores increasing market shares
The latest figures on grocery price inflation have been released by Kantar, demonstrating that UK consumers are still gravitating towards discounters while they express concerns over the price of their shopping.According to Kantar, 95% of consumers are still wary of the cost of their shopping basket despite grocery inflation falling.Grocery ...
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NewsMeat Management Industry Awards reveals winners for 2023
The Meat Management Industry Awards has announced the winners of its annual awards programme honouring the best of the British and Irish meat industries.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out new welfare standards for continental pigs
Waitrose has announced that all of its continental pigs will be free from confinement by 2025, as its own brand Italian continental meat is now produced to the "highest animal welfare standards."Waitrose states that all its continental pigs will be free from confinement by 2025.A long term partnership between Waitrose ...
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NewsPM announces international food security summit to be held in the UK
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will host an international food security summit in November to support those hit by rising food prices.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | Photo: No.10 Downing Street.At the Delhi G20, Rishi Sunak stated that the UK would convene an international food security summit on ...
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NewsASA bans Viva! anti-dairy advertisement
A vegan charity with a history of challenging meat trade body activities has had its latest anti-dairy advert banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).The advert showed offal being stirred into yoghurt.Viva! has previously challenged a Red Tractor Scheme advert in 2018 and an AHDB "Eat Balanced" advert in 2021. ...
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NewsPrimary pork knocked from top spot in red meat market
According to AHDB, as of July 2023, primary pork - comprising steaks, roasting joints and mince - is no longer the best performing red meat, as consumers trade down to favour more affordable options in an attempt to save money.Primary pork’s retail performance has slipped and its YoY volume decline ...
