Latest Industry News – Page 97
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NewsTesco and M&S surpass pre-pandemic Christmas sales
Tesco saw sales increases across retail and online during the festive period, whilst Marks & Spencer (M&S) recorded a 8.9% rise during the third quarter of 2020-21 when compared to the same period in 2019.Having exceeded predicted sales for the Christmas period, Tesco now expects retail operating profit slightly above ...
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NewsBord Bia aims to boost Irish meat exports by 11% in three years
As Bord Bia’s latest report shows that Irish food and drink exports to the UK have remained stable despite recent challenges, the board has also published new three-year targets.The organisation's Export Performance and Prospects report 2021/2022 has revealed that exports of Irish food, drink and horticulture to the UK have ...
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NewsNSA urges supply chain to make British sheep farmers “supplier of choice”
In an open letter, National Sheep Association (NSA) chief executive Phil Stocker has voiced concern about the impact of post-Brexit trade deals on British agriculture.Phil Stocker, chief executive, NSA.Stocker wrote that the risks of new trade deals had resulted in “agriculture being sacrificed for greater gain in other industries.”He said ...
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NewsSainsbury’s premium protein sales up 25% in Q3
Sainsbury’s has reported volume market share gains in the last quarter, with its Taste the Difference meat, poultry and fish range seeing 25% growth from 2019 levels.According to the retailer’s report, grocery sales in the six weeks to 8th January 2022 were slightly below 2020/21 levels, but were up 6.6% ...
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NewsSmall abattoirs crucial for transition to sustainable farming, says SFT
Speaking at the Oxford Real Farming Conference, the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) stressed the importance of small abattoirs in supporting sustainable, high welfare farming systems.Chaired by John Mettrick, a small abattoir owner in Glossop, chairman of the Q Guild and chair of the Abattoir Sector Group, the conference involved a ...
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NewsFSA study finds third of UK consumers willing to try lab-grown meat
A survey into public perceptions of emerging alternative proteins, conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), has revealed that one in three is willing to try cultured meat.The survey is part of the FSA’s commitment to supporting food innovation, especially where there are “potential benefits for dietary health, for protecting ...
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NewsScottish government extends pig industry hardship fund
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced an extension to the Pig Producers Hardship Support Scheme launched in August 2021.Funding support of more than £680,000 has been promised by the Scottish government to the pig sector as part of the scheme.Last year the £715,000 hardship was set up to offer ...
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NewsEU pig meat exports down in September
The latest figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) show shipments of EU pig meat declined by 16% compared with the same month the year before.Volumes of fresh/frozen pork were down by around a fifth compared to 2020, totalling 262,000 tonnes. AHDB said that the decline was “entirely ...
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NewsMeat industry calls for balance as Burger King launches Vegan Nuggets
Burger King has unveiled Vegan Nuggets as part of its product portfolio for 2022, prompting industry organisations to suggest there should be a greater focus on the provenance and seasonality of all food.The Burger King UK (BKUK) new Vegan Nuggets are made from soy and plant proteins and are endorsed ...
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NewsThe FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 welcomes meat product entries
Processors, manufacturers and retailers are invited to put their products forward now for judging as part of the 2022 Food Management Today (FMT) Food Industry Awards. The final deadline is Friday 28th January for all product nominations.The major annual event returns as an in-person occasion having been online in 2021 ...
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NewsFrontmatec to acquire majority stake in Asuan
Equipment and automations supplier Frontmatec has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Uruguayan manufacturer of meat processing and packaging systems for Latin America, Asuan S.A.Asuan manufactures meat processing and packaging systems.The past three years has seen the development of a partnership between Frontmatec and Asuan. The company said several ...
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NewsIndustry demands support from retailers as Asda backs out of British beef promise
Asda has retracted a promise made in October 2021 to stock exclusively British beef, prompting a concerned response from several meat industry organisations.All fresh beef in the Asda’s Extra Special tier is to remain 100% British and all of the supermarket’s fresh beef will be sourced from farms in the ...
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NewsHuman case of avian influenza detected in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a person living in the south west of England.The government confirmed in a statement that the identified person acquired the infection from very close, regular contact with a large number of infected birds, which they kept ...
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NewsNisa CEO to head Asda's retail team
Asda has announced a series of changes to its chief executive team that will see Nisa boss Ken Towle join the retailer's executive leadership team later in the year as retail director. Nisa is part of the Co-op Group and Towle has held responsibility for supplying over 4,000 stores across ...
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NewsIndustry levy bodies champion meat as Veganuary gets underway
A number of meat industry levy organisations have released resources that positively promote the role of meat in a balanced diet, in a bid to address anti-meat sentiment.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have collated a pack ...
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NewsChristmas supermarket sales hit £11.7 billion for 2021
Although down by 3% compared with 2020, Christmas grocery spending remained higher than it was pre-pandemic and sales were 8% stronger than in 2019, Kantar’s latest data shows. Overall, take-home grocery sales reached £31.7 billion over the 12 weeks to 26th December 2021.Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight ...
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NewsFresh primary meat sales decline as consumers make fewer shopping trips
The latest figures from Kantar show that fresh primary meat, including beef and lamb, has experienced declines in sales attributed to fewer shoppers taking fewer trips.According to the data, fresh primary meat and poultry spend has fallen 8.2% in the latest 12 weeks, down £124 million compared to last year, ...
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NewsBFFF boss warns of disruption to food supplies as January rule change looms
Richard Harrow, the chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) said that new border controls on animal and plant products from the EU could see major delays at ports in the New Year.From 1st January 2022, importers must make a full customs declaration on goods entering the UK ...
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NewsAvara donates one million meals in bid to reduce food waste
Through its weekly supply and provision of surplus product, Avara Foods has donated the equivalent of one million meals to hunger and food waste charity, FareShare.Avara said it has been a long-term supporter of FareShare, with both its predecessors, Faccenda Foods and Cargill UK’s fresh poultry business, supplying the charity ...
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NewsAustralia FTA impact report reveals financial blow for UK agriculture
An impact report produced by the Department for International Trade (DIT) on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement predicts that the British agriculture and semi-processed foods sectors will take a financial hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds.The DIT assessment on the FTA, which was signed last week, stated that overall ...
