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NewsIceland MD says Christmas supply chain at risk
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland, warned that further disruptions to the food supply chain could lead to bigger stock problems months along the line.Iceland managing director, Richard Walker.Walker told the BBC that Christmas was in danger of being “cancelled” if the driver shortage is not dealt with by the ...
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NewsAIMS asks Home Office to correct Skilled Worker visa anomaly
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration to correct an irregularity within the Skilled Worker visa system.The Standard Occupation Code (SOC) 5433, Fishmongers and Poultry Dressers on the current skilled worker visa list shows that both fish processors and ...
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NewsCovid disruption among factors driving drop in red meat exports
Strong domestic demand, the impact of Covid-19 and logistical issues following Brexit have impacted red meat exports during the first half of 2021, according to data analysed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Data from HMRC indicated that UK exports of beef were 31% lower in the first ...
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NewsWho will be named Manufacturer of the Year 2021?
Each year the Meat Management Industry Awards recognises the finest in manufacturing. As part of the run up to this year’s ceremony which will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th September, we take a look back at two previous winners to find out what it means to ...
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NewsKarro engineer receives Apprentice of the Year award
Karro Food Limited has welcomed engineer Matthew Archer to its on-site team during the same week he was presented with HETA’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award.Matthew Archer, Karro's new apprentice engineer and HETA 'Apprentice of the Year'.HETA, who provide specialist engineering training, chose Matthew for his enthusiasm and determination over ...
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NewsDriver shortages "likely to worsen", warn lobby groups
Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have called on the government to review and reform current policy on HGV drivers, to tackle the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply chain.With their letter to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, the lobby groups called for better training for ...
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NewsLabour shortages cause further backlogs on pig farms
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported a fall in pig prices, which they say is linked to further backlogs on pig farms as a result of the ongoing staffing crisis hitting processors.AHDB also cited lower slaughterings and higher carcase weights as indicative of the backlogs.The EU-spec SPP ...
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NewsAIMS to help find meat industry jobs for prison leavers
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has confirmed it plans to work with its members and the Ministry of Justice to explore ways to tackle the industry's labour shortage.AIMS spokesperson Tony Goodger told Meat Management that he had spoken to a representative from the Ministry of Justice about the ...
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NewsMorrisons strikes £7bn takeover deal with CD&R
After rejecting a £5.5 billion offer from US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) in June, saying it "undervalued" the business, Morrisons' board has backed a new £7 billion takeover offer from the company.Earlier this month Morrisons accepted a £6.7 billion offer from a consortium led by Fortress ...
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News£2.6m expansion for Edwards of Conwy
The Welsh butcher is doubling its capacity and creating 20 new jobs in a £2.6 million expansion, supported by the Welsh government.Edwards of Conwy founder, Ieuan EdwardsEdwards of Conwy, has redeveloped its headquarters on the Morfa Conwy Business Park in Conwy. The revamp includes adding a fourth production line, additional ...
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NewsNando’s shuts restaurants due to supply chain issues
The restaurant group has had to shut around 50 outlets temporarily due to issues with supply of their peri-peri chicken.In response to customer outcry online, Nando’s tweeted that the UK supply chain is “having a bit of a [night]’mare right now.”The tweet continued: "This is having a knock-on effect with ...
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NewsBPC reacts to Nando’s supply chain issues
In response to the latest worker shortages, the British Poultry Council (BPC) has called on the government to prioritize the British poultry industry by implementing a series of policy changes.BPC chief executive, Richard Griffiths.According to a series of tweets by the restaurant group, Nando’s has had to shut around 50 ...
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NewsFarmgate prices remain firm despite tightening of UK beef supply
According to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), farmgate prices for prime cattle are around 8.5% higher than a year ago and up 3% from the recent low point at the start of June.Data recorded by market analysts Urner Barry showed rising prices over the past couple ...
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NewsBritain’s Best Butcher's Shop finalists announced
As part of the run up to the Meat Management Awards 2021, hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th September, we take a look at the three finalists for one of the industry’s most prestigious prizes.(L-R) Aston’s of Coven, Wolverhampton; Dales Traditional Butchers, Kirby Londale; and Tim Potter Son ...
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NewsMoy Park achieves “UK’s first” soya traceability certification
Moy Park’s Northern Ireland supply chain has received the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, which certifies that its soy has been produced in “an environmentally appropriate, socially conscious, and economically viable way.”The accreditation recognises that Moy Park ensures that their company-certified material has been identified and separated from non-certified and ...
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NewsNew welfare rules for animals in transit to abattoirs welcomed
The Sustainable Food Trust is among those welcoming new animal welfare measures announced by the UK government, but also calls for more 'local' abattoirs.Higher welfare standards proposed for farm animals being transported include:Introducing shorter maximum journey times for live animals – between four and 24 hours depending on the species ...
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NewsCompetition launched to inspire more female butchers
Parson’s Nose Butchers and Planet Eat Media are holding a contest to find a female butcher apprentice, who will also front a new TV series to "encourage young women to choose a career in butchery."Parson’s Nose said that the competition was part of their aim to “change perceptions” about the ...
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NewsOnline grocery shopping declines as customers head back to stores
The latest market-share figures by Kantar reveal that British consumers seem to be returning to pre-pandemic habits.In the past four weeks, shoppers made an additional 108,000 trips to the store. Over this same period, grocery sales were just 0.5% lower than this time last year. According to Kantar, this decrease ...
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NewsExcellence comes as standard
As the forthcoming annual meat industry awards ceremony approaches, the finalists for the prestigious Excellence Award have been revealed, with the winner scheduled to be announced on the evening of 9th September.(L-R) Dr Fiona Roberts, Rob Smith, Rachel Griffiths and Dr Phil Hadley.The award goes to an individual who has ...
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News“No need to cut out meat”, BNF report finds
The British Nutrition Foundation has published a review paper examining the current evidence on the changes required in high-income countries to make diets “simultaneously more environmentally sustainable as well as healthier.”The review recommended further consideration be made to the nutritional quality of diets, alongside environmental benefits, to achieve "sustainable diets ...
