Latest Industry News – Page 95
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NewsRecent analysis suggests grass-fed Welsh lamb is packed with protein
Initial findings from recent analysis of PGI Welsh Lamb has revealed that meat from lambs reared on grass contain higher levels of protein-based amino acids and other nutritional benefits.As part of the second year of testing on a major research project looking at the eating quality of Welsh Lamb, the ...
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NewsBudget statement welcomed by the trade
The meat industry has broadly welcomed Rishi Sunak’s plans for business, following the Chancellor’s Budget announcement this week.Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, told Meat Management: “Given the huge amount of damage the economy has suffered due to coronavirus, this seems to be a benign budget designed ...
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NewsDanish research project looks at whether protein impacts pig meat quality
A Danish research project, SuperGrass Pork, spearheaded by SEGES, has studied whether different levels of biorefined grass protein in feed mixes impact a pig’s meat quality and growth.Feed optimisation and a reduced climate footprint are some of the key considerations in Danish food production. The project involves a trial comprising ...
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NewsNFU welcomes Trade and Agriculture Commission report
NFU president Minette Batters has commended the Trade and Agricultural Commission's (TAC) "bold vision," in a new report which was published on 2nd March. NFU president Minette Batters.She said: “The NFU has long argued how important it is to properly examine, and to try to reconcile, the complexities and tensions ...
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NewsBeyond Meat® lands global strategic agreements with restaurant chains
Beyond Meat® has announced the establishment of global strategic agreements with McDonald’s Corporation and Yum Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.As part of the agreement, the company will be McDonald’s preferred supplier for the patty in the McPlant®, a plant-based burger being tested in select McDonald’s markets ...
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NewsIFFA now scheduled for May 2022
The IFFA 2022 show in Frankfurt has confirmed its open dates as 14th through to 19th May. The major event, which is the world's largest meat trade show will also feature alternative proteins next year.IFFA is the largest meat industry trade fair in the world.Exhibition organisers explain that there is ...
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NewsExport success for UK sheep sector in 2020
New export data for 2020 has revealed a profitable year for the UK sheep sector, despite a slightly reduced volume of exports and changing consumer trends as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.HMRC’s figures show that the value of UK sheep meat exports increased by ...
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NewsAHDB launches Carbon Week to support farmers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to release a guide to carbon and carbon foot printing in a string of free webinars next week.The carbon footprint of meat production, starting before the farm gate, has been a major environmental issue over recent years with much misinformation about meat ...
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NewsUK and EU must do more to reduce trade friction, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has called on the UK Government and the EU Commission to build on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in order to reduce the impact of the customs requirements on exporters.Martin Kennedy, NFU Scotland presidentThe Union states that both sides must now look at how other trade frictions ...
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NewsReport examines cost of pig meat production in 17 countries
The cost of pig meat production in 17 countries has been examined in a report published by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).The annual publication, The Pig Cost of Production in Selected Countries, has been updated with full-year data from 2019. It shows the cost of pig meat production ...
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NewsCO2 reduction targets achieved early by five years
According to a report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) its food and drink member companies have achieved a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions already, five years before the target was due to be reached.Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow MP, commented: “We all need to play our part to protect ...
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NewsNew project to extend meat shelf-life announced
Campden BRI is launching a research project into extending the shelf-life of meat products in order to improve their sustainability, a move which could potentially save the industry millions of pounds in food waste.The research will aim to revise established standards in order to improve the sustainability of red meat ...
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NewsJapan offers potential for red meat exports
Exports of beef from the UK to Japan enjoyed significant growth in 2020, bringing a £5.4 million boost to the red meat sector.AHDB’s head of Asia Pacific Jonathan Eckley.According to the latest figures from HMRC, in 2020, 1,581 tonnes of beef and offal were shipped to Japan, rising from 734 ...
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NewsFood Awards product judging goes ahead in April
Product judging for the popular Food Management Today Food Industry Awards, which had previously been postponed due to lockdown restrictions, will now take place in April 2021.Delivery of all nominated products will be required at Harper Adams University Regional Food Academy test kitchens in Shropshire on Tuesday 20th April 2021.The ...
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NewsExport push for Welsh lamb in Middle East market
PGI Welsh Lamb will feature in export marketing events in Dubai and Qatar over the coming months, despite coronavirus restrictions, with the industry aiming to continue a major growth in exports to the Middle East region.Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths (left) attending a previous Gulfood event ...
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NewsMeat trade bodies offer up changes to food chain regulation
Three leading meat trade bodies compiling the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and the British Poultry Council (BPC), have joined forces to publish a report suggesting proposed changes to how food chains are regulated.The report, Food Chain Oversight: An Integrated Model, offers an ...
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NewsAIMS celebrates landmark anniversary
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has celebrated its 20th anniversary.Norman Bagley, head of policy for AIMS.Much has changed over two decades and looking back to February 2001, the country’s beef industry was still recovering from BSE and an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease was identified in Essex, ...
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NewsFSA must show intent in saving small abattoirs, says NCB
National Craft Butchers has made one final plea to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to help save small abattoirs across the UK.John Mettrick, acting president of the National Craft Butchers.The NCB is expecting proposals this week from the FSA Operations on the future of meat inspection and is urging the ...
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NewsControl of Covid-19 transmission test developed
Campden BRI has developed a new test procedure to determine whether air cleaning systems can effectively inactivate and remove the virus that causes Covid-19 from surfaces and the air.Research from Campden BRI found that some air cleaning devices state effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2.It comes as food businesses attempt to protect their ...
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NewsWelsh brands take centre stage at virtual St David’s Day celebrations
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has signed up to sponsor Wales Week London and Wales Week Worldwide, the celebration of Welsh business, food and culture around the world.While the festival of all things Welsh normally takes place in well over 150 events across 20 countries or more, ...
