Latest Industry News – Page 66
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NewsAvara invests £4m into automation technology
UK poultry manufacturer Avara Foods has announced an investment of over £4 million in automation, people and packaging at its Hereford and Telford processing plants.Andrew Brodie, Avara’s people director.Avara said its investment in new technology will deliver its 2022 BBQ range, meaning new products can be produced with “fewer, higher ...
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NewsQ Guild Smithfield Awards return after two year hiatus
Twelve artisan butchers from across the UK have been crowned top of their class in this year’s Q Guild Smithfield Star Awards, held at Butchers’ Hall in London. Organised by the Q Guild of Butchers, the awards, which have been staged for more than 30 years, recognise and reward some ...
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NewsPTF in quest to appoint new Director General
The PTF have confirmed that it is looking to recruit a new director general with the pending departure of both Andrew Kuyk CBE and Angela Coleshill who currently, and jointly, head up the trade body.PTF have explained that this ‘job share’ model was only ever intended as a temporary ‘bridging’ ...
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NewsHCC report highlights global meat supply challenges
A new report published by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) underlines how changes in supply patterns could lead to a limited supply of red meat, particularly beef, on the global market.The report concludes that global supplies of beef will remain limited for the short to medium term, ...
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NewsBizerba officially opens new labelling plant in MK
Weighing, cutting and labelling company Bizerba UK has opened its new offices and label manufacturing facility, ‘Bizerba House’, in Milton Keynes.The unveiling was attended by the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Mohammed Khan and representatives from Bizerba UK and Bizerba UK Labels. Bizerba UK said the event was a chance ...
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NewsCeremony date for 2022 Women In Meat Industry Awards confirmed
This year’s date for the much anticipated Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner has been confirmed as Friday 11th November by organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events.Lead organiser Sharon Yandell said: “We are making a minor change to our Women In Meat Industry Awards date and bringing it ...
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NewsBMPA calls for “can-do attitude” from government on Dover backlogs
Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) Nick Allen has today [12th April] called for more government action on backlogs of lorries carrying perishable goods at the port of Dover. Bad weather, Easter holidays and P&O Ferries routes being suspended have led to continued congestion around the port. ...
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NewsHigh Commissioner for NZ addresses WCB Court Lunch
The High Commissioner for New Zealand to the UK, Bede Corry, addressed the Court Luncheon at Butchers’ Hall, stating his enthusiasm for the latest FTA between the UK and NZ, and future trade between the two nations.The Master of the WCB Margaret Boanas with High Commissioner Bede Corry, signing the ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to delays at Dover
Meat trade bodies have reacted to the delays at the port of Dover that are seeing UK hauliers carrying perishable goods being forced to sit in long queues to cross into Europe.Bad weather, Easter holidays and P&O Ferries routes being suspended have led to congestion around the port. The government ...
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NewsMeat Industry Awards for 2022 in full swing
Product nominations are once again exceeding expectations for the Meat Management Industry Awards this year and judges are looking forward to the cooking, tasting and product evaluations scheduled to take place at the test kitchens, located within Harper Adams University.Product judging for the Meat Management Industry Awards 2022 will take ...
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NewsBPC calls on government to help Britain’s poultry producers build a sustainable labour plan
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has said that pragmatic policies and a willingness to engage must remain at the core of government efforts to ‘level up.’To tackle the challenges of the ongoing labour and skills shortage of meat industry workers, the BPC is calling for financial support from government-backed loans ...
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NewsIndustry slams government for inaction in response to EFRA reports
More industry bodies from across the UK meat sector have welcomed the latest report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) covering ongoing labour shortages, but underlined the need for action on its recommendations.The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), the National Pig Association (NPA) and National Farmers’ ...
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NewsBMPA responds to EFRA report on “crippling” labour shortages
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has voiced concern following the findings of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s latest report on the ongoing labour shortages.The new report calls for a "radical rethink" of labour strategy, including a review of the skilled workers visa scheme, and for the ...
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NewsUK red meat exports up £33m on pre-pandemic levels
According to figures provided by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), exports of red meat from the UK were worth more than £1.45 billion in 2021 – up £33 million on pre-pandemic levels, despite a challenging year for exporters.Speaking at AHDB’s Red Meat Conference, international market development director Dr ...
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NewsFood Standards Scotland confirms new chair
Heather Kelman has officially started her role at Food Standards Scotland (FSS) as the organisation's new chair.New chair of FSS Heather Kelman.Kelman, who takes over as chair from Ross Finnie, has been a member of the FSS board since its creation in 2015.FSS said that Kelman’s previous role, where health ...
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News“This is only the start”, says NPA on pig industry crisis
Chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) Dr Zoe Davies has warned that there is “still a long way to go” in resolving the multitude of issues disrupting production in the UK pig sector today.Dr Zoe Davies, NPA chief executive.The NPA said it is continuing to “push at all ...
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NewsPositive trends for British pork overseas
Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has found that British pork is performing well overseas with consumers actively seeking out UK product for its food safety credentials and provenance.The research, which was unveiled at AHDB’s Red Meat Export Conference, focuses on how consumer buying behaviour across the ...
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NewsRecord increase for standard pig prices
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported the largest weekly rise in the standard pig price (SPP) series since records began in 2014.In the week ending 26th March, the EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) gained 5.28p to average 146.99p/kg. This also marks the fifth consecutive week of price ...
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NewsPrincess Royal opens Dunbia Highland Meats plant following £12m upgrade
HRH the Princess Royal official opened Dunbia’s Highland Meats’ Saltcoats plant, following a £12 million investment.HRH the Princess Royal with CEO of Dawn Meats Niall Browne.The Princess Royal is president of the Scotch Beef Club which has members across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom.The new facilities, which include upgrades ...
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NewsNFU Scotland says government and retailers must “wake up” to food security crisis
NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has called for government and supermarkets to “wake up” to the food security crisis or be held responsible for “the biggest food inflation rises in generations.”NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy.In his latest blog post, Kennedy wrote that the ramifications of the situation in Ukraine will ...
