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NewsMeat exports see ‘continued decline’, FDF report finds
The latest data from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) revealed exports of major products including beef (-18.4%) and pork (-5.7%) have continued to decline compared to 2020.Overall, UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7 billion (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. ...
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NewsMeat industry reflects on supply chain impact ahead of 2022
Speaking at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Food Security Summit, a number of leading bodies from across the UK meat industry raised concern about the impact of the recent supply chain issues on the industry's plans for 2022.Bob Carnell, CEO of ABP UK.Prior to the conference, a group comprising businesses ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes scientific challenge to EAT Lancet claims
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland praised recent scientific questioning on the reliability of data in the EAT Lancet report, challenging its calls to reduce consumption of unprocessed red meat on health grounds. NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy.An international group of scientists, led by Professor Alice Stanton of the Royal College ...
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NewsScottish meat wholesalers seek major changes in 2022
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) is seeking greater support from government on several issues, including an alternative visa solution for recruiting EU workers.The association has said that, while acknowledging that Covid-19 created a massive ‘beyond control’ challenge for the government in 2021, member companies were “badly served by ...
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NewsInflation soars to 10-year high as cost of raw food materials rises
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 5.1% in the 12 months to November 2021, reaching its highest level since September 2011.Inflation was up from 4.2% in October according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with supply chain issues and soaring fuel prices among the factors blamed for the ...
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NewsMeat industry urges government to fix supply chain crisis
A coalition of leading food businesses and trade organisations warned the UK faces a deepening food supply chain crisis unless government takes “urgent and meaningful action”.NFU president, Minette Batters.Ahead of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Food Security Summit, the organisations are calling on government “to set out a positive food ...
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NewsJBS acquires King’s Group and Principe
JBS, the global protein-based food company, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of King’s Group and Principe by its subsidiary Rigamonti.Rigamonti assumes the brands King’s and Principe operating in the Italian delicatessen market, and the group’s entire operation in the United States. With the investment of €82 million, JBS ...
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NewsObituary: John Coggan of Coggan (1937) Ltd
Meat Management is sad to report the death of John Coggan of Coggan (1937) Ltd, a figure well known to many in the meat trade as a past director of the Coggan meat business which operated at Fareham Abattoir.John's passing marks the end of a significant era of four generations ...
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NewsSpam sales hit record high despite supply issues
For the seventh year in a row, Hormel Foods have produced record sales of their tinned meat product Spam, despite pandemic-related challenges.Hormel Foods chief executive Jim Snee.The manufacturer recorded sales of £2.65 billion in the three months to the end of October 2021. The company reported a sales rise of ...
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NewsHilton acquires Foppen in bid to strengthen protein portfolio
International smoked salmon producer Dutch Seafood Company B.V, known as 'Foppen', will join Hilton Food Group as part of the company's plan to enhance Hilton's customer base.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.Hilton has launched an equity placing to raise gross proceeds of approximately £75 million to part fund the acquisition.Commenting ...
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NewsNet business confidence in food industry drops 55% in Q3
A survey by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has shown that net business confidence has fallen to -51% due to ongoing disruptions along the supply chain.Severe supply chain disruption was the biggest cause for concern, particularly the transportation of goods with 93% experiencing delayed or missed outbound deliveries and ...
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NewsChief vet “concerned” as 40 cases of avian influenza confirmed
The UK’s chief vet expressed her concern about the ongoing spread of avian flu that has led to the culling of 500,000 captive birds this winter.Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme Christine Middlemiss said she was “very concerned about what’s happening.” She continued: “We now have a total of ...
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NewsViews on 'may contain' labelling sought for FSA consultation
To address consumer confusion over the wording of precautionary allergen information on food packaging, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking input from the industry.The FSA wants to collate the views of businesses, local authority teams, healthcare professionals, allergy charities, consumers and any other interested parties through a consultation and ...
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NewsAsda staff may strike over pay freeze
Workers at Asda distribution centres have been called on to ballot by GMT Trade Union over a pay dispute.ASDA and GMB are also currently locked in a long-running equal pay claim on behalf of 40,000 Asda workers. The dispute concerns whether Asda’s shop floor workforce is to receive equal pay ...
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NewsMeat market insight: offal and leather back in favour?
J. P. Garnier on the steady increases in demand for offal and leather across the globe today.After languishing for some years, cattle and sheep offal prices are firmly up. According to Bord Bía the value of bovine fifth quarter has more than doubled since last year from €84 to €204 ...
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NewsLivestock numbers stabilise while consumer spend rises, says HCC
The 2021 Agricultural and Horticultural Survey for Wales has shown that the number of sheep, cattle and pigs remained relatively stable as gate prices and consumer demand increased.Published by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), the study revealed a tight supply of lambs in the UK market, leading to strong average prices ...
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NewsInflation nudges up Christmas food prices as trade anticipates buying bonanza
A treat-filled Christmas is on the cards this year for consumers despite price rises, according to market research company Kantar.Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, commented: "Preparations for the festive period are in full swing. As we count down on our advent calendars to the big ...
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NewsStaff at nine more Tesco depots vote for pre-Christmas strikes
Following news that staff at four Tesco distribution centres had voted to strike, union members at another nine sites will also take industrial action over a pay dispute.Two separate ballots were held, involving over 5,000 members of the Usdaw union at nine Tesco distribution centres: Daventry Clothing, Goole, Hinckley, Lichfield, ...
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NewsStem cell study opens door to manufactured cell cultured meat
Scientists have obtained for the first time stem cells that grow under chemically defined conditions, which they say will pave the way for manufacturing cell cultured meat. Stem cells obtained from livestock can be grown under chemically defined conditions.Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences, together with colleagues ...
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NewsTesco workers vote for pre-Christmas strikes
Staff at four Tesco distribution depots are due to take strike action before and during the Christmas period in a dispute over pay.The Unite union members - who include warehouse workers and HGV drivers - are based at depots in Didcot, Doncaster, Antrim and Belfast. Workers voted to take industrial ...
