Latest Industry News – Page 34
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News"Food inflation should continue to ease", FDF responds to latest figures
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest inflation rates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.ONS revealed that inflation has decreased to 3.4% in February 2024, down from 4% in January. It said that the largest downward contributions to the ...
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NewsFinnebrogue appoints first female executive to leadership team
Artisan company Finnebrogue has become the first food producer in the UK to achieve Diversity Mark accreditation, as it welcomes its first female executive to the leadership team.Bev Mitchell, chief commercial officer at Finnebrogue.Bev Mitchell has been appointed chief commercial officer at Finnebrogue, which the company said marked a "significant ...
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NewsLMC sees drop in NI calf registrations for January 2024
The Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland (LMC NI) has reported a 6.9% year-on-year decrease in calf registrations in January 2024. LMC said that the Aberdeen Angus would remain a “top choice” in 2024 despite registrations declining. Using data from the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information ...
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NewsBord Bia ups Irish Beef promotion with month-long campaign
Irish food board Bord Bia has said it will promote Irish beef through B2B and B2C channels during the month of March, promising to "elevate the culinary experience" for both businesses and consumers alike.Sean Deane, UK meat market specialist at Bord Bia.In partnership with food distributor Sysco GB's butchery operation, ...
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NewsScottish butchers celebrate National Black Pudding Day
Butchers across Scotland are celebrating National Black Pudding Day on Monday 18th March, as the current Black Pudding Champion calls for it to receive the same acclaim as haggis.Nigel Ovens, Scotland's current Black Pudding Champion.The date was earmarked by Scottish Craft Butchers to acknowledge the traditional blood sausage following a ...
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NewsHCC increases levy to fund promotion of Welsh red meat
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will increase its levy by 4.2% to help fund the promotion of the Welsh red meat industry.HCC said the increased levy would fund activities to assist with the development of the industry.This comes a year after the previous Welsh Red Meat Levy ...
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NewsFarmers urge MPs to support 'Buy British Bill'
The 'Buy British Bill' has reached its Second Reading in the House of Commons as the National Farmers' Union (NFU) urges Government to support it.David Exwood, NFU deputy president.MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion’s Private Member’s Bill - Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) - was developed in partnership with the ...
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NewsFarm to fork Assurance Review officially launched
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have announced that an industry wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched.The Assurance Review is intended to gain feedback from farmers to "revolutionise farm to fork assurance".The independent review has been jointly commissioned ...
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NewsSt Patrick's Day celebrated with Irish beef Patty O'Bun
Irish food board Bord Bia has worked with burger chain Patty & Bun and butcher HG Walter to promote Irish beef for St Patrick's Day, following a successful 2023 campaign.The Patty O'Bun is made from Irish Beef.The 'Patty O'Bun' burger is set to make a comeback after experiencing an "extraordinary" ...
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NewsNew speakers announced for agriculture conference - Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum
New speakers have been announced by Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum for its agricultural and obesity conferences, with Farming Minister Mark Spencer speaking on UK agriculture policy.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries.The 'Next steps for UK agricultural policy' conference will look at UK agriculture policy and ...
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NewsQMS levy increase gains Ministerial approval
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that Scottish Ministers have approved an increase in QMS' levy rates following "extensive consultation" with industry stakeholders and levy payers.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.The QMS board had previously requested that Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, approve an increase ...
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NewsVets require support from Government to ensure food security - FSA
In response to the shortage of vets in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) about the implications of such shortages.Emily Miles, FSA chief executive.Giving evidence to EFRA in a hearing, FSA CEO Emily Miles said: “Our Official ...
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NewsCraft butcher named Scotland's Apprentice of the Year
A craft butcher from Falkirk who credits his apprenticeship with changing his life has been named as Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year.Marc Ingram of Blair Drummond Smiddy has won the top accolade at this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.Marc Ingram picked up the Modern Apprentice of the Year SCQF Level 5 ...
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NewsBMPA demands "urgent" meeting with Minister on impending immigration changes
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has once again written to Government regarding the new £38,700 immigration rule, reporting a "sense of desperation" among UK meat companies.Tom Pursglove, Minister of State for Legal Migration and Delivery. | Picture credit: UK Parliament.BMPA highlighted that the Government was "ploughing ahead with this ...
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NewsNutrition of meat must be considered in climate impact debate
The nutritional value of meat must be considered when comparing food's carbon footprints – this is the key message from a recent study by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC's latest research into lamb production suggests that the nutritional value of meat must be considered in the debate ...
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NewsObituary: Maurice William Buchanan, Gressingham Foods
Founder of Gressingham Foods Maurice William Buchanan died peacefully at home on Tuesday 5th March aged 86. Maurice William Buchanan, founder of Gressingham Foods, has died aged 86.Maurice was the beloved husband of Miriam, father of William and Geoff, father-in-law of Becky and Ali, grandfather of Abi, James, Millie, Oliver, ...
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NewsMethod of production labels on meat products backed by Government
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government that sets out proposals to require ‘method of production’ labelling on pork, chicken and eggs. Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has backed the labelling plans. | Image: UK Parliament.The labels would include a mandatory five-tier ...
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NewsSFS plans demonstrate "complete lack of understanding", says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru / Wales Region has submitted a detailed response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation in Wales, outlining "the urgent need for an overhaul to the current proposals and to recognise the value of Welsh food across the supply chain."NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA ...
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NewsMeat industry leaders pledge gender equality
Industry leaders representing nine businesses across the meat processing, retail and foodservice supply chain have agreed that more progress is needed to improve gender inclusion within the sector. The group came together at a recent round-table forum organised by the Meat Business Women trade organisation.Laura Ryan of Meat Business Women, ...
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NewsBlanket reduction in meat could cause nutrient deficiencies - FSS
The meat industry has responded to research from the University of Edinburgh commissioned by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) looking at the impact of red meat consumption in relation to climate change mitigation.Sarah Miller, QMS CEO.Upon request from the Scottish Government, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in collaboration with the University of ...
