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NewsNFU says fresh approach to farming standards required
As part of its response to Red Tractor’s consultation process on farming standards, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has called for a fresh approach from the assurance body.The NFU has highlighted how in some sectors it believes an imbalance exists between the production standards expected of UK farmers, compared with ...
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NewsPork producers celebrate HCC’s ‘Porc from Wales’ campaign
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) third consecutive promotion branded ‘Porc from Wales Week’ has been praised by farmers and producers for raising the profile of Welsh reared Pork, say the trade body.Under the theme ‘Buy Local. Think Global’ the week-long campaign partnered with leading chefs and influencers ...
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NewsNew funding supports training for young butchers
A new partnership between Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Scottish Craft Butchers will help more young butchers attain a Craft Butcher Diploma. The initiative will help relieve financial barriers associated with further skills training.The next step up from the Modern Apprenticeship in SVQ Meat and Poultry Skills at Level 3 ...
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NewsBord Bia teams up with chefs to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Bord Bia, the Irish food board, has collaborated with award winning butcher Aubrey Allen and chefs from around the UK to showcase grass fed Irish beef for St Patrick’s Day.The campaign, The Great St Patrick’s Day Feast, will also feature a collective of high-profile chefs from across the UK, all ...
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NewsWales can be global leader in sustainable livestock farming, says HCC
Wales can be a global leader in producing beef and lamb in ways which address the issues of climate change and global food security, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.Addressing the Welsh Parliament’s Climate Change, Environment, and Rural ...
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NewsHigh growth for poultry sector is forecast as Covid restrictions force market change
Poultry producers must choose between targeting premium products at cash-rich consumers stuck at home or prioritising their value offerings for those feeling the financial strain of Covid-19, according to new research from Rabobank.The report, Covid-19’s Impact on the Global Poultry Industry, suggests that European poultry producers face a dual market ...
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NewsBeef imports into the UK drop by 3% in 2020
The amount of beef imported into the UK dropped by 3% during 2020, according to the latest figures from HMRC.As also reported by the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the UK imported 242,837 tonnes of beef, 3% down on 2019 levels and a 16% reduction when compared ...
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NewsContinued growth for meat
Retail figures showed strong growth in both meat and dairy sales in January this year, following a winning Christmas for red meat. Latest Kantar data showed overall volume sales of red meat were up 15% and almost 12% for dairy,* compared with last January.Red meat and dairy retail sales have ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
