Latest Industry News – Page 33
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NewsSPP hits record high, says AHDB
According to AHDB, the EU standard pig price (SPP) has hit a record high in the month of July, reaching up to 225.4p in the last week of July. For the first time in the last 10 quarters, cost of production has had a positive net margin.When compared with the ...
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NewsAIMS calls for food terrorism to be on National Risk Register
The Government has stated that it has plans to build resilience to specific risks, including those detailed in the National Risk Register, which involve all areas of the food industry. By default, this includes the entire meat and poultry chain. However, it does not cover food terrorism, which trade organisation ...
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NewsHCC hosts cooking sessions for schoolchildren
Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has visited schools and events across Wales, ahead of the peak season for PGI Welsh Lamb.Schoolchildren help HCC's Elwen Roberts (back right) cook up a feast at the National Sheep Association event near Newtown, Powys.As part of ...
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NewsQMS market report highlights global beef and pork market fluctuations
According to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the USDA update of its global beef and pork market forecasts in July pointed to slightly tighter market balances in both sectors.Ian Macdonald, market intelligence manager with QMS.However, the domestic beef market is no longer signalling as tight a ...
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NewsPlant-based producer Beyond Meat reports net loss of $53.5m
Beyond Meat, a US plant-based producer, has reported a 30.5% decrease in its net revenue, detailed in its Q2 2023 financial results report.Beyond Meat produces plant-based burgers, sausages, chicken strips and steak.The producer, which came to UK stores in 2018, is available in over 112,000 retailers and food outlets internationally. ...
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News2023 MM Industry Awards finalists exclusively revealed
The Meat Management Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner returns on Tuesday evening 12th September, taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, nearby to the NEC.The annual initiative is the biggest event in the UK meat trade calendar and attracts a wide range of guests from across all sectors of ...
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NewsUK pork and beef showcased at World Food Expo in the Philippines
Exporters and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have showcased pork and beef from the UK at the biggest trade show in the Philippines.The AHDB team at WOFEX.Five export companies from the UK joined AHDB in the British Meat Pavilion at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) in Manila to ...
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NewsVoting now live for the 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards
Having received a record level of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, from right across the UK meat industry, voting for the shortlist is now live at the official website.Final deadline for voting is Tuesday 29th August and the process is quick and easy. To see the ...
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NewsPost-Brexit import rules speculated to be delayed for fifth time
It has been reported that customs changes for animal and plant imports from the EU to the UK scheduled for 31st October 2023 are speculated to be delayed to at least 2024.The potential delay on implementing the border controls on food imports arriving in the UK from the EU is ...
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NewsAHDB hosts Kuwait trade mission to explore export opportunity
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is hosting a trade mission to Kuwait which will explore export opportunities for red meat and dairy in the Middle Eastern market.Dr Awal Fuseini, Halal Sector senior manager at AHDB.Five exporters will join AHDB in Kuwait from the 25th -27th September to highlight ...
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NewsTesco uses "pillow packs" to package fresh meat
UK supermarket Tesco is to introduce new "pillow packs" in order to use 70% less plastic packaging on fresh meat.The new Tesco packs are reported to use 70% less plastic.Instead of the traditional tray or top wrap pack, shoppers will now see two lines of mince in the new packaging. ...
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NewsFormer England footballer launches 'Eat like a Lioness' campaign
Former England footballer Anita Asante has been transformed into a lioness amid the Women's Football World Cup to encourage teenage girls to 'eat like a lioness' to improve their performance.Asante encouraged budding footballers to eat red meat and dairy as part of a healthy, balanced diet.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development ...
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NewsHCC 2023 Scholars announced at Royal Welsh Show
Two Brecon livestock farmers have been announced as this year's Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Scholars at the Royal Welsh Show.L-R: Dan Jones, Alison Harvey, Tudor Roderick.Dan Jones from Llandudno and Tudor Roderick from Brecon have been announced as the 2023 HCC Scholars during the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells.The ...
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NewsBritish Retail Consortium reports food inflation is slowing
Food inflation has hit its lowest level since December 2022 as rate of inflation continues to slow each month.Food inflation has decelerated since December 2022.In the first week of July, inflation rates continued to decelerate:Food inflation decelerated to 13.4%, down from 14.6% in JuneFresh food inflation slowed to 14.2%, down ...
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NewsIndustry works to reduce food waste despite delays to Government mandate
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will not expect food and drink businesses to report food waste figures until at least 2026.Former Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced the mandate on food waste at the 2018 Oxford Farming Conference.Defra delayed the mandate, which was previously unveiled in 2018, ...
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NewsMigration policy must be responsive to labour shortages, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has backed calls by the chief executive of Sainsbury’s for the Government to review the Shortage Occupation List, which echoes what the BMPA has been saying for some time.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Speaking to The Times, Sainsbury's CEO Simon ...
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NewsCranswick says ongoing investment is reflected in its Q1 results
In its Q1 trading statement, pork and poultry processor Cranswick says its accelerated investment in automated projects and cost saving initiatives continue to drive its competitive advantage.Cranswick's site in Norfolk.The results for the 13 weeks to 24th June 2023 revealed that its revenue was 14.7% ahead of the same period ...
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NewsAnimal welfare expert Dr Grandin visits Dunbia Llanybydder site
Animal behaviourist and academic Dr Temple Grandin Ph.D visited Dunbia's new lairage facility at Llanybydder in West Wales on Wednesday 26th July. Dr Temple Grandin is presented with a bespoke lambs fleece, tanned by Dr Sally Hill.Based at Colorado University, Dr Temple Grandin is a leading consultant to the livestock ...
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NewsFinnebrogue announces £2.8m expansion of its vegan food factory
A £2.8 million investment has been announced by County Down food producer Finnebrogue as part of the plan to upgrade its plant-based food factory.Finnebrogue supplies products from across the meat and meat-free categories.The supplier provides both plant-based and meat products to major UK retailers, and is known for its sausages, ...
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NewsNFU calls for Government action following EFRA’s Food Security report
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA) has published its Food Security Report. In response the NFU's president, Minette Batters has called for: "Government to act on the recommendations made by the Committee to bolster Britain's food security."Minette Batters NFU president.She continued: "We have been calling for Government ...
