Latest Industry News – Page 63
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NewsSome consumers return to ‘flexitarian’ eating habits - report
According to a report from AHDB, based on recent Kantar figures, the number of British consumers claiming to be ‘flexitarian’, is once again allegedly on the rise, after this number fell throughout the pandemic.The latest report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has suggested that main meals cooked ...
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NewsNFU calls for “stability payments” amid Ukraine conflict disruption
NFU Cymru has said that disruption to food supplies caused by Covid-19 and the conflict in Ukraine should prompt a rethink of major changes to farm subsidies.The Welsh government has responded by saying it was in an "ongoing process of engagement" with the industry and that the UK government will ...
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NewsNew report highlights British meat export opportunities in Southeast Asia
New data produced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) into the buying behaviours of consumers across Southeast Asia seeks to “better understand” how British red meat exports can be utilised in this markets An AHDB study with consumer research agency Two Ears One Mouth looked at red meat ...
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NewsIFATE announces funding for abattoir apprenticeship
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) has announced it will run funding for an abattoir apprenticeship derived from the mainstream butchery qualification already on offer.As an interim measure, the IFATE said it will review the number of participants on the apprenticeship in six months’ time.According to chief executive ...
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NewsMM Awards product nomination deadline this Friday
Organisers are reminding everyone that the product nomination deadline for the 2022 Meat Management Industry Awards is this Friday 10th June.Product judging takes place at the Regional Food Academy located at Harper Adams University.Lead organiser Sharon Yandell said: “It’s the last chance to nominate products, which offers participants the opportunity ...
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NewsPoultry amongst worst affected by food inflation, says BRC
Chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Helen Dickinson OBE said that rising food inflation has meant items such as poultry have seen “some of the largest increases due to soaring costs of animal feed and near-record global food prices.”Dickinson explained that retailers have been “working to protect their ...
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NewsNominations now open for Women in Meat Industry Awards 2022
The Women In Meat Industry Awards are back for 2022 and kicking off by offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the industry to nominate candidates. This is your chance to propose those special women that you consider to be outstanding.Nominations for this year's WIMI Awards are now open.The ...
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NewsMeat processing machinery firm Frontmatec to be acquired by Bettcher
In a statement issued by Bettcher Industries, the company confirms that pork and beef processing solutions firm Frontmatec is to be acquired by them.Headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, Frontmatec is a global manufacturer of end-to-end automated solutions for pork and beef processing, with robotics and vision system capabilities.Frontmatec serves as a ...
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NewsSAMW announce new president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has announced that Ian Bentley has been elected its new president. Bentley’s food retailing career culminated in a senior management role in the Marks and Spencer Food Division, which included spells of responsibility for the organisation’s meat category. Ian Bentley, new president of ...
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NewsEaster trade impacted by cost-of-living increases
This year’s consumer spend on Easter staples, such as lamb roasting joints, was down on 2021 levels, due in part to rising inflation.According to new figures released by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), grocery performance for Easter 2022 struggled to annualise as there were less in-home occasions, with ...
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NewsStrong livestock prices tackling increasing production costs, says HCC
According to its latest monthly analysis, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has found that strong livestock prices at market continue to offer some respite for producers amid rising production costs.HCC report that the average deadweight prime cattle prices in England and Wales have been firm during recent ...
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NewsMeat industry bodies react to Precision Breeding Bill
Meat industry bodies have given a mixed reaction to proposed legislation that will cut red tape and support the development of new technologies that support precision breeding of livestock with improved resistance to diseases and potentially improve animal welfare, introduced in Parliament last week.The government hopes this will drive economic ...
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NewsFSA seeks industry views on new Food Crime Unit powers
A consultation launched by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views from food industry partners on proposed upgrades to the investigatory powers of its food crime division.Emily Miles, FSA chief executive.The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a law enforcement unit of the FSA tackling serious, organised, or complex ...
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NewsCold Chain Federation says government should ease restrictions affecting renewable energy efficiency
The CCF has called on government to ease the planning restrictions “currently hampering” installation of renewable energy infrastructure. The organisation also wants grant funding to help large capital investment.The CCF’s new report entitled The Cold Store of 2050: Maximising Efficiency to Reduce Emissions & Drive UK Energy Transformation argues that ...
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NewsGoodwill appointed as new Efra chair
Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected the new chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) following Neil Parish's exit at the end of April.Sir Robert Goodwill has been appointed new chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) (Photo Credit: www.robertgoodwill.co.uk)The Conservative MP for Scarborough ...
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NewsBig wins for the meat sector at Food Industry Awards 2022
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards took place at the 5-star Royal Lancaster hotel in London and meat industry products, companies and people were featured prominently amongst the winners and finalists.Bill Jermey, former chief executive of the ftc and current chairman of the Institute of Meat received the Food Industry ...
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NewsRed meat sector expects further growth due to Jubilee festivities
According to a report by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), burgers and other barbeque products are expected to experience a growth in sales in line with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June. This news follows the latest survey from Kantar, in which head of retail and consumer ...
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NewsEU pigmeat production slows in early 2022
The latest data from the European Commission has found that the EU produced 1.9 million tonnes of pig meat in February, 4% less than the same month a year before. In the first two months of the year, the EU produced 3.8 million tonnes of pig meat, 3% less than ...
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NewsCranswick records £2bn in revenue for 2021/22
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has recorded £2 billion in revenue for the last financial year, a 6% increase on the previous year.Cranswick's site in Norfolk.The company’s profits also grew by 6% to reach £140 million.Cranswick said weekly average pig numbers processed during the year increased by 1.5% to 62,300, ...
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NewsKantar predicts Jubilee celebrations to boost BBQ product sales
Despite rising inflation levels, research company Kantar believes that the British public is looking ahead to the Platinum Jubilee at the beginning of June, with sales of barbeque products expected to see growth.Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “With a four-day bank holiday weekend on ...
