Latest Industry News – Page 53
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NewsNFU welcomes housing measures to protect birds from avian flu
The NFU is continuing to support its members through the onslaught of avian influenza and welcomes Defra’s announcement that new mandatory housing measures will be implemented in England from 7th November.One turkey producer has described the current wave of avian flu as: "The foot and mouth of the poultry industry ...
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NewsFSA staff reject industrial action
Meat Management has learnt that the strike ballot affecting staff at the FSA (Food Standards Agency), which closed at the end of October, has not resulted in industrial action by staff. Last month UNISON warned that a vote for industrial action could result in strikes in the run up to ...
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NewsConversation opens on future-proofing HCC’s key stakeholder work
An eight-week seeking of stakeholders’ views on how to protect work on the development, marketing and sustainability of the red meat industry in Wales against the erosions of inflation has been opened by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The Wales red meat levy board is proposing that a new mechanism ...
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NewsPilgrim's UK launches butchery academy to help plug skills gap
Pork producer, Pilgrim’s UK is launching a Butchery & Abattoir Academy to recruit new talent into the industry and creating dedicated facilities at its sites.In light of the well-publicised labour challenges facing the food and farming sector, Pilgrim’s UK said it was investing in the programme to support skills development ...
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NewsTrade policy specialist to address HCC conference
One of the UK’s leading authorities on international trade policy will speak at Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) annual conference in November.David Henig.David Henig, the director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the think-tank European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) is the latest presenter to ...
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NewsFarmison and Co signs up a 'meat ambassador'
Farmison & Co, the online sustainable meat retailer, has signed Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin as an ‘eat better meat ambassador.’ Michelin-star chef, Shaun Rankin.Originally from Yorkshire, Shaun is working with Ripon-based Farmison & Co to develop new products and recipes that use its high-quality meat from hand-picked farms across the ...
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NewsFinnebrogue Artisan welcomes former Asda chief, Roger Burnley CBE
Roger Burnley CBE.Former Asda chief, Roger Burnley CBE, is to join Finnebrogue Artisan, as its new non-executive chairman, following the death of its founder, Denis Lyn last year.Burnley will take up his position on 1st November 2022.He was ten years as an executive director at Sainsbury’s, Burnley joining Asda as ...
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NewsNew package of measures announced to support poultry industry with bird flu
New government support for the poultry industry has been announced to assist farmers and producers with the impacts of bird flu. The United Kingdom is dealing with its worst ever bird flu outbreak with over 200 cases confirmed across the country in the last 12 months.Easing of marketing rules by ...
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NewsUSDA releases latest forecasts for global meat markets
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported its latest forecast for world markets and trade in red meat and poultry.BeefGlobal production is forecast fractionally lower in 2023 as falling North America and EU production offsets gains in Brazil, China and Australia.The report indicates that Brazil production is expected ...
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NewsLanarkshire butcher sells Best Steak in Scotland
A Lanarkshire butcher has praised Scotland's beef farmers after securing the first ever national title for prime sirloin steaks.Staff at Coopers of Bellshill with their trophy aloft.Coopers of Bellshill has lifted the coveted Diamond award for the best steaks in Scotland in the nationwide 'Naked Steak' evaluation by Scottish Craft ...
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NewsFew seats still available for City Meat Lecture 2022
The much anticipated City Meat Lecture has just 30 or so remaining tickets available for this year’s Worshipful Company of Butchers annual event, presented by Professor Alice Stanton. It takes place on 24th November at Butchers’ Hall, London and doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.Professor Alice Stanton.Following the ...
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NewsUK meat production set to become ‘non-compliant’ for export to the EU
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) in partnership with other leading trade bodies has written to Defra minister Mark Spencer as a matter of urgency, to alert him to new red tape that his department is about to impose on 13th December, which the Association and supporting trade bodies say ...
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NewsTherese Coffey returns to Defra as Secretary of State
Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP is to return to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet.The Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP is new Secretary of State for Environment, ...
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NewsRishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister – trade reaction
Rishi Sunak, has been confirmed as the new UK prime minister after being elected Conservative Party leader on 24th October.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Sunak who was the previous chancellor under Boris Johnson, won the Tory leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs.Mr Sunak, 42, will ...
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NewsPilgrim’s UK makes further investment in its Bromborough site
Pilgrim’s UK, a leading producer of higher welfare pork, has announced an £800,000 investment in its Bromborough site as part of an ongoing strategy to maximise operational efficiency across its UK operations.Two new inline processes have been installed at the site, which the company describe as “a benchmark for operational ...
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NewsStrike action by FSA staff could bring parts of supply chain to a standstill
A strike ballot affecting staff at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will close on 31st October, with UNISON saying that this could result in strikes in the run up to and over Christmas, leading to less meat on supermarket shelves.Nick Allen, BMPA chief executive.The dispute, involving several hundred inspectors, vets, ...
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NewsUK lamb trade down in August - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported that exports of fresh and frozen lamb totalled 5,600 tonnes in August, which is a 3% (200 tonne) decline from July and a 10% (600 tonne) decline compared to the same time last year.Fresh carcasses and half carcasses were the primary ...
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NewsCountdown to Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony begins
With over 14,000 votes received this year for the Women In Meat Industry Awards, anticipation is building ahead of the popular sell-out Awards ceremony which is scheduled to take place in London on 11th November.The 2021 Women in Meat Industry Awards ceremony which was presented by Olympic medallist Katharine Merry.The ...
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NewsAberdeen-Angus remains prominent premium brand at supermarkets
New mystery shopper research has shown that British Aberdeen-Angus beef is the most prominent brand across premium supermarket meat ranges, according to the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.The analysis carried out by the Society has revealed that the native breed is the beef of choice in the premium meat product lines across ...
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NewsNationwide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared
Following an AIPZ (Avian Influenza Prevention Zone) which was put in place across Great Britain on Monday 17th October, it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.Due to a change in the risk levels and the increase of avian influenza detections, the chief ...
