Latest Industry News – Page 72
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NewsGB lamb prices remain steady
September GB lamb prices continue to follow seasonal trends which is “weakening but remaining relatively steady”, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB’s latest figures confirm that throughputs of lamb picked up during September, but are behind compared to the same period last year. GB live-weight ...
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NewsObituary: Jim Redmond
Meat Management is deeply saddened to report the death of Jim Redmond on Sunday 2nd October at Northampton General Hospital. He was 81 years old.Jim Redmond speaking at Butchers' Hall in 1989.Born in Trinidad the eldest of eight children, he first came to Britain at the age of 14 where ...
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NewsStable long-term outlook for Welsh beef production, says HCC
Long-term stability for beef production in Wales is forecast by trade promotion body HCC despite current inflation issues affecting both farmers and consumers. The latest market update from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is based on cattle consensus data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS). The ...
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NewsInvestment growth revealed across meat and food businesses
Figures from corporate finance advisors Oghma Partners indicate that the meat and food industry sectors has seen a distinct shift in funding over the last decade.The latest information from Oghama suggests that between the years 2012-2017 the industry recorded £312.4m invested into 304 companies over 583 investment rounds. However, between ...
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NewsDefra survey requests industry feedback on Co2 shortage
Defra is gathering information to establish how individual businesses who use Co2 are affected in the gas market using what it describes as a ten-minute survey. The deadline to participate is 3rd October 2022.Major producer CF Fertilisers UK announced in August that it would temporarily halt ammonia production at its ...
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NewsTaste tests increase demand and awareness for Welsh Lamb
Consumer taste panels conducted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have resulted in attendees increasing the amount of lamb they cook and eat and an increased awareness of the PGI Welsh Lamb brand.Consumers taking part in taste panels in Chester last year.HCC’s Welsh Lamb Meat Quality Project, ...
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NewsFood policy raised at the Labour Party Conference
The National Farming Union (NFU) took the opportunity to have dialogue with Labour MP’s regarding the future of British agriculture at the recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool on 28th September.Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer spoke with NFU President Minette Batters at the Labour Party Conference. Image: The Labour Party.The ...
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NewsAnalysis outlines levels of AMR in Campylobacter found in UK chicken
The Food Standards Agency has published a new report analysing 20 years of data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Campylobacter from retail chicken in the UK.The study aimed to assess any trends over a 20-year period and FSA say it provides a baseline against which it can evaluate future, hoped-for ...
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NewsNorthern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance Scheme 2022 launched
The Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) Standard and Rules for 2022 has been officially launched which, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) will give stakeholders an opportunity to feed into the process of reviewing standards.Conall Donnelly (NIMEA), Ian Stevenson (LMC), William Irvine (UFU).Members ...
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NewsMeat Management Industry Awards confirm that plans are underway for 2023
A new short video plus picture gallery is now live online following the highly successful meat industry annual awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 15th September. Organisers report that take up to support the 2023 event by the category partners is exceptional, with all categories expected to ...
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NewsUK pork production on the rise
UK pig meat production increased in August by 1,700 tonnes (2.1%) compared with the same month the previous year to total 84,500 tonnes, according to latest figures from Defra.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said that there was also an uplift in pig meat volumes from July, with an ...
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NewsBeef imports decrease whilst exports stabilise
Imports of beef to the UK saw a decline in July as exports stabilised, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).UK imports of fresh and frozen beef in July came to 17,400 tonnes. This is a 9.1% decrease on June levels, and 2,600 tonnes (13%) down on imports ...
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NewsFood manufacturing sector welcomes government Growth Plan
UK food manufacturing organisations have welcomed the Chancellor’s Growth Plan for the UK economy, but warn that policy on business taxes remain an issue to be addressed.Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng. Picture credit: No. 10 Downing Street.The government aim is to achieve a trend growth rate of 2.5%. According ...
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NewsDiscounter Aldi confirms sales growth is at new peak
The discount supermarket Aldi has reported sales growth of 18.7%, which the business confirms is its highest percentage increase since commencing trading in the UK.Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland.The annual trading update stated that whilst sales growth in the UK and Ireland had slowed in 2021, trading ...
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NewsFSS demands change to bill on meat safety standards
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have vocalised concern about details of the Retained EU Law Bill, stating that consumers could face major safety risks when eating food products, including meat, if no changes are made.The Bill was announced in January 2022 to facilitate “the easier amendment, replacement, and repeal of retained ...
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NewsFinalists confirmed for Women In Meat Industry Awards 2022
Following a record vote, the finalists for the Women In Meat Industry Awards have been confirmed for this year. The winner of each category will be announced at the glittering 5-star ceremony taking place on Friday evening 11th November at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London.Over 14,000 votes were received ...
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NewsDefra must look at “the full picture” of pork supply chain, says BMPA
Defra’s pork industry consultation “ignores many of the complexities and commercial forces further downstream that contribute to the problems [producers] have been facing,” according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Defra launched a consultation earlier this year to “build a better understanding” of how the pork supply chain works with ...
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NewsMore detail needed on new energy scheme, says AIMS
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has welcomed the government’s latest energy scheme, which aims to help businesses through rising costs, but added that the support does not go far enough.According to an announcement, the new government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, ...
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NewsGovernment energy support measures “a relief” for UK food industry
Meat and food industry bodies have confirmed their support for the latest government financial package to tackle rising energy costs; however many say that more detail is needed about the plans which are being put forward to help industries over the coming year.The Scheme will see gas and electricity costs ...
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NewsSPP leaving many pig producers to cover cost of production
Standard Pig Prices (SPP) remain “some way off” covering the estimated cost of production for many producers, leaving the industry in an “incredibly challenging situation”, says the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).In a statement, AHDB said GB finished pig prices have been rising since late March; however, the rate ...
