Latest Industry News – Page 94
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NewsAvian Influenza housing measures to be lifted
Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the chief veterinary officer from England, Scotland and Wales has announced.The housing measures, which came in across Great Britain in December, were implemented to protect flocks across the country from the ...
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NewsVirtual workshops promote lamb supply-chain collaboration
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been turning to new technology during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to promote dialogue between Welsh sheep farmers and processing companies.Welsh sheep farmers have been working with processors to improve sustainability.A series of virtual workshops held over Microsoft Teams and Zoom ...
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NewsEville & Jones appoints director of people
Eville & Jones, the independent provider of official veterinary inspection services for meat production premises, has appointed Sophie Willis as its new director of people. Sophie Willis, director of people for Eville & Jones.Willis' role will be to develop and lead a range of employee engagement schemes and personal development ...
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NewsQ Guild names Gordon Wallace as manager
Gordon Wallace, a fifth-generation butcher from Scotland, has been appointed as the new manager of the Q Guild.Q Guild manager, Gordon Wallace.With over thirty years senior management experience in the meat industry and ten more in education, the Q Guild says Wallace will bring a wealth of experience and a ...
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NewsCalls for supermarkets to stock Scottish pork
NFU Scotland has responded with huge frustration at recent industry intelligence figures which appear to show a void between major supermarkets when it comes to stocking Scottish and British pork on their shelves compared to their commitment to beef and lamb.NFU Scotland calls for retailers, such as Tesco, to stock ...
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NewsHCC joins global push for sustainable meat
Wales’s red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has deepened its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible farming by joining the Global Roundtable on Sustainable Beef.HCC recently published its sustainability vision for the future of the lamb and beef sectors – ‘The Welsh Way’ – which ...
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NewsGovernment criticised over border checks delay
Government has come under fire over its decision to suspend the introduction of new rules on imports from the EU to the UK.Full controls on animal products, which were due to come into force from April, have now been pushed back until October and other customs declarations, which were scheduled ...
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NewsWhich cities spent the most in butcher shops in 2020?
A new study has revealed the city that has spent the most at butcher shops over the past year, based on their card transaction data across their customer base.With most hospitality sectors shut and the increase of people wanting to buy from small businesses, we wanted to find out who ...
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NewsBrexit legislation for EU food imports pushed back to October
The Government has announced that new Brexit legislation for food imports from the EU, which were due to begin April, have been pushed back until October.Minister Michael Gove said Covid-19 had caused "greater disruption" than expected at borders.The new rules, which would have required manufacturers to produce new health assessment ...
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NewsSales of premium meat cuts up during lockdown
Sales of steaks and roasting joints have soared in 2021 as locked-down Brits sought to recreate a 'restaurant experience’ at home, according to new data from Kantar.The purchase volume of premium red meat cuts rose sharply in the 12 weeks to February as the country re-entered one of its toughest ...
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NewsProducts including meat face new Brexit legislation from April
Multi-ingredient products, which include meat, will be subject to new Brexit legislation from 21st April, the European Commission has confirmed.Food products which include meat will face additional checks from 21st April.According to industry bodies, the new legislation could cost manufacturers millions in extra costs, as products with multiple ingredients will ...
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NewsEU imports and border controls may loosen soon
The national press is reporting that Ministers are considering relaxing post-Brexit border controls on food imports from the EU amid fears of shortages in supermarkets.Brexit minister Lord Frost is said to be considering a "lighter touch" on certain food imports from 1st April, when goods such as animal and food ...
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NewsNFU says fresh approach to farming standards required
As part of its response to Red Tractor’s consultation process on farming standards, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has called for a fresh approach from the assurance body.The NFU has highlighted how in some sectors it believes an imbalance exists between the production standards expected of UK farmers, compared with ...
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NewsPork producers celebrate HCC’s ‘Porc from Wales’ campaign
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) third consecutive promotion branded ‘Porc from Wales Week’ has been praised by farmers and producers for raising the profile of Welsh reared Pork, say the trade body.Under the theme ‘Buy Local. Think Global’ the week-long campaign partnered with leading chefs and influencers ...
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NewsNew funding supports training for young butchers
A new partnership between Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Scottish Craft Butchers will help more young butchers attain a Craft Butcher Diploma. The initiative will help relieve financial barriers associated with further skills training.The next step up from the Modern Apprenticeship in SVQ Meat and Poultry Skills at Level 3 ...
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NewsBord Bia teams up with chefs to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Bord Bia, the Irish food board, has collaborated with award winning butcher Aubrey Allen and chefs from around the UK to showcase grass fed Irish beef for St Patrick’s Day.The campaign, The Great St Patrick’s Day Feast, will also feature a collective of high-profile chefs from across the UK, all ...
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NewsHigh growth for poultry sector is forecast as Covid restrictions force market change
Poultry producers must choose between targeting premium products at cash-rich consumers stuck at home or prioritising their value offerings for those feeling the financial strain of Covid-19, according to new research from Rabobank.The report, Covid-19’s Impact on the Global Poultry Industry, suggests that European poultry producers face a dual market ...
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NewsWales can be global leader in sustainable livestock farming, says HCC
Wales can be a global leader in producing beef and lamb in ways which address the issues of climate change and global food security, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.Addressing the Welsh Parliament’s Climate Change, Environment, and Rural ...
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NewsBeef imports into the UK drop by 3% in 2020
The amount of beef imported into the UK dropped by 3% during 2020, according to the latest figures from HMRC.As also reported by the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the UK imported 242,837 tonnes of beef, 3% down on 2019 levels and a 16% reduction when compared ...
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NewsContinued growth for meat
Retail figures showed strong growth in both meat and dairy sales in January this year, following a winning Christmas for red meat. Latest Kantar data showed overall volume sales of red meat were up 15% and almost 12% for dairy,* compared with last January.Red meat and dairy retail sales have ...
