Latest Industry News – Page 95
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NewsFood industry reacts to UK-NZ trade deal
Trade bodies from across the UK food industry have spoken out about the signing of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and New Zealand, producing a mixed reaction.This follows the news on Monday, 28th February, when International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan signed a UK-New Zealand free trade deal ...
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NewsKantar confirms rising prices are impacting on consumer trends
A fall in supermarket sales as grocery prices reach a new high, with inflation standing at 4.3% in February, has been recorded by Kantar.Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “Apart from the start of the pandemic, when we saw grocers cut promotional deals to maintain ...
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NewsFSA publishes first AMR survey of UK retail lamb and turkey
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released the findings of a UK-wide survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in E. coli and Campylobacter bacteria from lamb and turkey meat on UK retail sale.The report presents results of testing for specific AMR in bacteria from meat on retail sale in the UK ...
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NewsBPC calls for fairer post Brexit controls
The British Poultry Council (BPC) have continued to voice concern about “unbalanced” regulations on moving poultry between the UK, EU and NI, calling for “mutually beneficial” sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls.Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC).In a recent statement BPC said that since Brexit legislation came ...
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NewsIoM / WCB annual awards return for 2022
The Institute of Meat (IoM) and the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Awards celebrated the achievements and hard work of the meat industry this year at Butchers' Hall in London.The IoM Apprentice and Training Provider winners 2022. Credit: Phil McCarthy.HRH The Princess Royal, past Master of the WBC and Fellow ...
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NewsBMPA warns of rising costs due to Ukraine conflict
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has predicted that the war in Ukraine will impact energy costs and, in the short term, supplies of CO2 gas.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).BMPA stated the conflict in Ukraine will have a further impact on energy costs and, in ...
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new beef and lamb sector board chair
Red Tractor has appointed south west farmer John Dracup as its new beef and lamb chair.John Dracup, Red Tractor's new beef and lamb chair.The assurance body said that Dracup - after more than three decades in the industry - has experience in creating electronic auctions and managing one of the ...
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NewsIrish government announces €7m pig industry support package
Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has unveiled a €7 million support package for Ireland's pig producers in a bid to tackle rising production costs and low pig prices.The fund will be distributed through a flat rate payment of a maximum of €20,000 per individual commercial pig farmer sending more than ...
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NewsBeef surpasses lamb as top protein for price inflation
The latest update from Kantar covering the 12 weeks to 23rd January 2022 found that beef has now overtaken lamb as top protein in the market for price inflation.Beef inflation is now at 8.6% against 7.3% for lamb. Despite this rise, beef remains a cheaper protein per kilogram, with an ...
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NewsGovernment “sleepwalking into more crises”, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on government to deliver “certainty, commitment and consistency” as part of a strategy for the future of the British food industry.NFU president, Minette Batters.NFU said that without “the urgent implementation of a clear plan” for British food production, the government risks “wasting the ...
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NewsAsda distribution staff may strike over inflation pay offer
About 70% of polled Asda distribution workers have turned down the retailer’s latest pay offer, with strike action now a potential option for workers.Following an offer made by the retailer in December, 94% of warehouse and clerical workers and LGV drivers voted in favour of strike action. Asda subsequently replied ...
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NewsDevolved nations call for immigration reform amid labour shortages
In a letter to the UK government, the devolved administrations said their actions “must be supplemented by immediate changes to the [UK] immigration system” to support businesses through the labour crisis.The letter was sent jointly from the Scottish government’s Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, the Welsh government’s Minister ...
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NewsDefra reforms Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme to aid pig industry
Defra has removed the requirement for meat from pigs slaughtered during a Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme (SIPS) 2022 shift to go for export or into the Private Storage Aid Scheme (PSA).These changes apply to SIPS 2022 shifts worked on or after Friday 18th February. According to the reform, pigs slaughtered ...
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NewsWelsh red meat exports generate £210 million
New HMRC trade figures for 2021 show that the value of lamb and beef exports from Wales continues to be over £210 million a year, despite disruptions to the market.While the total volume of red meat exported is below pre-pandemic levels, the financial value of exports has held up. The ...
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NewsObituary: Industry champion Richard Cracknell
Along with many in the meat industry Meat Management is saddened to report the death of one of the industry’s great characters and champions, Richard Cracknell.Born in 1942, Cracknell’s career started at J Lyons in its Cadby Hall kitchens on a three-year apprencticeship. His career went skywards from there and ...
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NewsUK beef imports for 2021 increased while exports fell
Imports of beef to the UK in 2021 rose year-on-year whilst lower volumes drove an overall decline in exports.ImportsReferring to data from the HMRC IHS Maritime & Trade – Global Trade Atlas®, AHDB reported that during December 2021, the UK imported 23,300 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef, down 9% ...
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NewsFDF launches skills toolkit to help food industry recruit nationwide
An initiative to build and upskill the workforce of the UK food and drinks industry has been launched by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). According to the FDF, the ‘skills toolkit’ will help manufacturers understand and identify the job finding and training schemes best suited to help them recruit ...
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NewsFood manufacturers "hit hard" by escalating costs, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that it is becoming "increasing difficult" for food companies to remain competitive amid rising costs due to inflation, labour shortages and government regulation. The price of food and non-alcoholic drinks has risen 4.3% over the last year, the largest rise in nearly ...
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NewsConsumer demand for premium beef cuts rises
Figures by Kantar show that premium beef cuts such as steaks and roasting joints formed a higher percentage of the meat that consumers bought in 2021.Overall, consumption of beef by British shoppers is down slightly on the unusually strong year of 2020 when Covid lockdowns had a profound impact on ...
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NewsHarper Adams team produces food sustainability report for HSBC UK
A team at Harper Adams University has developed an analysis of the sustainability of the UK supply chain for HSBC UK.Harper Adams University.Three academics from the University’s department of food, land and agri-business management prepared the report, which examines the issues currently facing the UK’s supply chain when it comes ...
