Latest Industry News – Page 85
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NewsBord Bia appoints new chief executive officer
The Irish Food Board – Bord Bia has announced that Jim O'Toole has been appointed as its new chief executive officer and is scheduled to take up the position in November.Jim O'Toole, new CEO of Bord Bia.O’Toole is currently CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency and ...
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NewsVoting for WIMI Awards 2022 closes on Friday 26th August
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards are reporting high turnout as members of the UK meat industry vote for their finalists in this year’s programme. Voting closes next Friday 26th August.Voting is underway to decide the finalists across 11 categories in this year's WIMI Awards.Over eight thousand votes ...
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NewsPoultry amongst various products affected by increasing grocery inflation
A new peak in grocery inflation has meant products like poultry, butter and milk have seen “the biggest jumps” in price, according to the latest Kantar market report.Overall, supermarket sales rose by 2.2% in the 12 weeks to 7th August as grocery price inflation hit a new high of 11.6%. ...
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NewsUK meat industry contracts in second quarter, says FDF
Meat and meat products were amongst the sectors of the UK food industry found to have contracted in growth, according to the latest report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).The new report found that all sectors of the UK food industry contracted apart from dairy, grain mills and bakery ...
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s latest retailers to ban disposable BBQs
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have decided to stop selling disposable barbeques, following on from similar action by Marks and Spencer (M&S), Waitrose and Aldi.The retailers say that rising alarm around the heatwaves across the UK has led to the action.Tesco has announced that the ban is a temporary measure, whereas Sainsbury’s ...
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NewsPilgrim’s UK launches lamb business
Pilgrim’s UK has officially launched Pilgrim’s UK Lamb to manufacture British and Welsh premium lamb products.The move follows Pilgrim’s acquisition of Randall Parker Food’s (RPF) two manufacturing facilities in Llanidloes and Andover last year, which brought 350 staff into the Pilgrim’s business.Pilgrim’s UK Lamb becomes part of Pilgrim’s UK’s Fresh ...
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News“Scotland’s future food policy still not defined”, says NFU Scotland
Writing in his blog, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy said that the pace of the work to show the direction of travel for the Scottish food industry is “glacial”, adding that the industry is “desperate to know what is happening.”Martin Kennedy, NFU Scotland.Kennedy said that food, to a large degree ...
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NewsFurther scientific challenge to anti-meat Lancet report
Researchers from the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) have criticised the findings of the Lancet’s Global Burden of Disease 2020 study, which has been previously critiqued for its assessment of red meat’s impact on diet.The 2019 report has been referenced in the UK’s National Food Strategy and the FSA’s ...
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NewsFelixstowe port prepares for strike action
Workers at Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port, have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay.It’s estimated that around half of all the UK’s container traffic comes through the port. The UK logistics and haulage sectors, supply chains and international maritime trade are all expected to ...
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NewsEU sees growth in pigmeat production
Pig meat production in the EU totalled 1.9 million tonnes in May, up 1.3% compared to a year earlier, according to the latest figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Throughput was also up year-on-year, with just over 20 million pigs sent through abattoirs. According to AHDB, this is ...
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NewsBeyond Meat to cut 4% of workforce amid ‘macroeconomic’ pressures
Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat is announcing a reduction in its workforce affecting approximately 4% of its global employees as its second quarter trading figures report a loss in profits.Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat is a plant-based meat company with products available at approximately 183,000 retail and foodservice outlets in ...
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NewsVoting now live for the 2022 Women In Meat Industry Awards
Having received a record level of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, from right across the UK meat industry, voting for the shortlist is now live at the official website.Final deadline for voting is August 24th and the process is quick and easy. To see the 2022 ...
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NewsNFU calls for immediate action following labour review
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has responded to Defra’s launch of an independent review into labour shortages within the food supply chain, highlighting the importance of immediate action to alleviate workforce pressures.NFU vice president, Tom Bradshaw.Defra announced that John Shropshire will chair an independent review into the recent labour shortages ...
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NewsM&S announces UK ban on disposable BBQs
Supermarket Marks and Spencer (M&S) has decided to stop selling disposable barbeques in a bid to reduce the risk of fires.The move came into effect in UK stores earlier in the week beginning Monday 1st August.In March, Aldi also halted the sale of its range of disposable barbecues. Commenting on ...
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NewsCranswick reports strong growth for 2022 so far
Cranswick has reported that UK revenue across all four of its food product categories was ahead year-on-year, according to the latest trading figures by the processor.Cranswick's site in Norfolk.The UK food producer has provided an update on trading for the 13 weeks to 25th June 2022.Revenue over this period was ...
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NewsNPA urges producers to up security measures as ASF risk increases
The National Pig Association (NPA) is calling on UK pig producers to raise their biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) on farms, should the disease enter the UK.This news follows the government’s decision to increase the risk status of people bringing ASF to the UK ...
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NewsBMPA launches Quality Pork Charter
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has updated its Pork Scheme, which aims to provide assurance to retailers and consumers about pig welfare, food safety, integrity, provenance and traceability of the products that members produce.According to the Association, the new Quality Pork Charter was designed to “better reflect the stringent ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Awards confirm over 100 shortlisted for 2022 voting
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards is gathering pace as organisers report another outstanding response to the launch of this year’s initiative.
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NewsKerry Group interim figures report €4.1bn revenue
The latest trading figures from Irish manufacturer Kerry Group has confirmed that revenue for the first half of 2022 increased by 13.3% to €4.1 billion, compared to the same period last year.According to the manufacturer, the increase in revenue reflects, amongst other factors, a volume increase of 6.8%, increased pricing ...
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NewsCovid impact on UK red meat trade easing
The latest Monthly Market Bulletin by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) shows that the impact of Covid on the British red meat industry is subsiding.However, the same report has also found that new external pressures – ranging from price inflation to the hot weather – are beginning ...
