Latest Industry News – Page 48
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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 ...
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NewsHilton Food Group reports strong performance by meat business
UK-based proteins supplier, manufacturer and food packing company Hilton Food Group plc has published its interim results for the 28 weeks to 16th July 2023. It has reported strong performance by its meat business.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.Total revenue for the company was £2,123.1 million, and the operating profit ...
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NewsFormer editor of Meat Management magazine receives award for service to UK meat industry
Pamela Brook, past editor and present editorial consultant at Meat Management magazine, has been recognised by the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) for service to the meat industry Livery.The award was presented to Pam by The Master Andrew Parker at Butchers' Hall, London. | Photo: Phil McCarthyPam was editor of ...
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NewsSAMW president speaks on policy and sustainability at annual conference
President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) Ian Bentley told the trade body's annual conference that a lack of policy which supports and promotes Scotland as a key, sustainable producer of quality meat on the domestic and world stage is harming industry confidence.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW hosted ...
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NewsSteve Reed appointed new Defra Shadow Secretary
Croydon North MP Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour's cabinet reshuffle after McMahon stepped down due to health issues.Steve Reed replaces Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.Steve Reed MP | ...
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NewsFrance drafts decree to restrict plant-based 'meat' labelling
The French Government has drafted a decree to restrict the naming of plant-based meat alternatives, after attempting to pass a similar policy in 2022.It has been noted that the ban does not include the word 'burger'.A decree to prohibit the use of names for plant-based foods usually used to designate ...
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NewsAHDB redesigns advanced workshops for pork industry
A programme of advanced workshops for pig workers is returning after a four-year break in order to address the growing challenges and responsibilities in the pork industry.Andrew Palmer, knowledge exchange relationship manager for AHDB.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has redesigned its 'Stockperson Plus' syllabus to cover topics like ...
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NewsMark Adams, formerly of Geo Adams & Sons has died
Alongside many in the meat sector Meat Management was both shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Mark Adams, one of the British meat industry’s champions.Mark Adams has passed away aged 70.Born in August 1953, to parents George and Joan Adams, Mark was the third generation to ...
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NewsNFST announces AHDB as main sponsor of Annual Conference
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super’ Conference.Nuffield Farming Scholars will host presentations on a range of topics, from alternative proteins to cattle selection.The conference will be held at Sandy Park in Exeter ...
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NewsQMS restructures its senior team to deliver on five-year strategy
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced the results of a restructure to its senior team as it builds its delivery plan for the new five-year strategy launched at the Royal Highland Show in June.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.The restructure supports the strategy, Scotland; the choice for premium red meat, ...
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NewsWCB hosts 'Risk insights into the Meat Sector' event
The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) is hosting a 'Risk insights in the Meat Sector' event focusing on giving businesses in the meat and food industries information and insights on risk mitigation.The event will be held at Butchers' Hall on 12th October.The free two-hour event, which will be held at ...
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NewsLove Lamb Week returns for 2023
Meat industry bodies are gearing up to promote Love Lamb Week, a weeklong initiative aiming to highlight the versatility of lamb and its nutritional credentials.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.The annual Love Lamb Week, which begins Friday 1st September, celebrates UK lamb and the sustainable farming methods that produce it.British Heritage ...
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NewsLevelling the playing field must be the priority, says BPC
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has responded to the delay of the Border Target Operating Model (TOM), saying that the delay poses a "food safety risk, undercuts domestic production and amplifies the food inflation challenge".Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC).The BPC stressed that the cost of ...
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NewsSheep meat exports increase in 2023, says HCC
Fresh and frozen sheep meat exports from the UK performed well in the first six months of the year, recording a 14% year-on-year increase as imports fell "considerably".Sheep meat exports totalled 43,400 tonnes in the first six months of 2023.Some 94% of volume went to markets within the European Union, ...
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NewsIMTA calls on Government to engage with meat industry on TOM following delay
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) said that industry has been "left in limbo in recent months" between the publication of the Draft Target Operating Model (TOM) in April and the recent confirmation of further delays to TOM's introduction.Dan Soper, IMTA policy manager.Post-Brexit border controls on imports from the EU ...
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NewsWe Eat Balanced campaign to champion ‘British’ meat and dairy after rule change
The term 'British' will be included in an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) marketing campaign for the first time, when consumer campaign 'We Eat Balanced' returns on 8th September. As part of the campaign, consumers will be educated on the nutritional benefits of eating red meat.The campaign is back ...
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NewsQMS hosts livestock processing workshops for producers
Beef and lamb farmers are invited to a series of Scottish Meat the Market workshops, with the first event focusing on beef. Farmers will be able to visually grade cattle before seeing the carcass for later comparison.The events, organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), aim to guide beef and lamb ...
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NewsMeat price inflation rising at slower rate than other food categories, says BRC
According to a report on fresh food inflation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), meat is inflating at a slower rate than other areas of the market.Meat, potato and cooking oil prices are some of those rising at the slowest rate.The UK overall inflation rate was 6.4% in July, with ...
