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NewsCOP26: World leaders pledge to reverse deforestation by 2030
The countries involved in the COP26 pledge recognise that to meet “sustainable development goals […] will require transformative further action in the interconnected areas of sustainable production and consumption.”In some countries trees have been cleared for land to graze cattle or grow crops.According to a statement released by the UN ...
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NewsBrexit minister accuses EU of disregarding NI sensitivities over trade
Lord Frost claimed that the EU's approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol has "destroyed cross-community consent" and called for a "more robust, and more balanced" outcome.The Brexit minister's comments, published in the foreword to a new paper by thinktank Policy Exchange, appeared the day after Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the ...
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NewsCity Food Lecture returns to in-person event for 2022
The annual City Food Lecture, which discusses the issues driving the food industry today, will be held on Thursday 17th February 2022 at London's Guildhall. Source: Sunny Side Up. Chairman of City Food Lecture John Giles gives a talk at the 2020 event.The Lecture brings together on the night 650 ...
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NewsIAAS calls on Scottish red meat sector to back ‘Lamb Bank’ initiative
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is asking the Scottish red meat industry to donate either lamb proceeds or money to deliver three tonnes of lamb to schools this autumn.Source: IAASIn the penultimate week for donations, the Lamb Bank has received a 300kg boost from meat processors ...
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NewsHilton Foods acquires Fairfax Meadow
Hilton Foods Limited has acquired 100% of the share capital of meat supplier Fairfax Meadow Europe Ltd from Argent Holdings Ltd.Source: Fairfax MeadowThe acquisition was announced via Hilton Food Group, the parent company of Hilton Foods Limited.Fairfax Meadow was established over 40 years ago and supplies some of the largest ...
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NewsHolyrood announces Private Storage Aid for pig sector
The Scottish government has said it will introduce a scheme that looks to tackle the current backlogs on pig farms.According to Scottish Farmer, the Scottish government has announced a Private Storage Aid Scheme that aims to allow large quantities of pig meat to be processed, stored and reintroduced into the ...
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NewsSupply chain reacts to 2021 Autumn Budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) are among the industry trade bodies to have expressed mixed reactions to the latest Budget.Source: HM Treasury. The Autumn Budget has been announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.The 2021 Autumn Budget was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the ...
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NewsUK food manufacturers reduce sales to Northern Ireland
New data by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) suggests sales to Northern Ireland were down by 13% on average year-on-year.Source: UnsplashAccording to a BBC report, the survey studied 83 FDF members between 4th and 19th October 2021. Under half of the study’s respondents were large businesses with more than ...
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NewsRetailers confirm support for British pork
The National Pig Association (NPA) has announced that major retailers have responded to a letter urging them to prioritise British pork over EU product.Source: NPAThe letter was sent by NPA chairman Rob Mutimer a few weeks ago. According to NPA, the response has generally consisted of retailers seeking to reassure ...
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new vice chair
Cumbrian beef and sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh has been appointed as the new vice chair of food assurance scheme Red Tractor. Source: Red Tractor. Alistair Mackintosh, the new vice president of Red Tractor.In addition to roles as chair of the National NFU Livestock Board and vice chair of the European ...
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NewsUK haulage industry asks PM to tackle driver shortage
In a letter organised by the Road Haulage Association (RHA), addressed to the Prime Minister, businesses and trade bodies said that the current shortage of HGV drivers “must be addressed urgently."The group said that short-term solutions are needed while the industry takes time to invest in and train a domestic ...
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NewsAIMS accuses FSA of data breach
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has raised a complaint with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) over an alleged data breach, involving the disclosure of several members' business and personal email addresses."This is the second time that we are aware that the FSA have committed a data breach in ...
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NewsNew food compliance notices under consultation in Scotland
An eight-week consultation run by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) will assess whether the introduction of new food ‘compliance notices’ (CNs) will offer quicker, more 'graduated' enforcement of food standards.According to FSS, local authority food enforcement officers currently have limited powers in the event of any suspected food standards regulation breach ...
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NewsTesco relaunches online shopping after hacking attempt
Thousands of customers were unable to access their groceries on the company's website and app when shopping online at the weekend.The online issue also left customers unable to make changes to pre-arranged orders or use the search bar.Over the weekend, customers were told that they may need to enter a ...
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NewsNew PTF manifesto puts sustainability at heart of food production
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has launched Changing for Good, a new manifesto that outlines how the industry can achieve a 'more resilient and sustainable' supply chain.Source: PTFIn its last manifesto, Changing for the Better published in 2020, the organisation set out its view of what government and parliament’s post-Brexit ...
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NewsCountdown to Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony
With over 7,000 votes received this year for the Women In Meat Industry Awards finalists, anticipation is building ahead of the popular awards ceremony scheduled to take place in London on 18th November.The Women In Meat Industry Awards returns as an in-person event for 2021.As excitement builds, the eventual winners ...
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NewsQMS chair welcomes appointment to Trade and Agriculture Commission
Kate Rowell is among the appointees to the new 'strengthened' Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) that will scrutinise future trade deals. Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.The TAC will be chaired by Lorand Bartels, professor of international law. Members of the commission also include Jim Moseley, CEO of Red Tractor ...
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NewsNFU warns of "huge downside" to UK/New Zealand trade deal
In response to the new trade arrangement between the UK and New Zealand, the National Farmers’ Union has urged the government to explain how the deal “will tangibly benefit” food production.NFU president, Minette Batters.According to a UK government announcement, the new trade arrangement between the UK and New Zealand aims ...
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NewsNSA urges ministers to back Trade and Agriculture Commission
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called on the government to ensure the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) is in place in time to properly scrutinise the UK/Australia trade deal.Phil Stocker, chief executive, NSA.The initial fixed-term TAC delivered its report in March 2021 and one of the five key recommendations ...
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NewsFDF says rising food prices must be addressed
Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) told the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee that rising costs across the food supply chain were "concerning." FDF chief executive, Ian Wright CBE.Wright told the room that the committee now needs “to think seriously about inflation.” He continued: ...
