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NewsBMPA to work with Welsh Government on updating guidance for workplaces
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) says it is working with the Welsh Government to get more clarification on workplace policies for businesses working in the meat and food sector during the coronavirus pandemic.The Government has expanded the physical distancing requirements in legislation because of concerns that some employers who ...
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NewsNBA raises concerns as supermarkets turn to Polish beef
The National Beef Association (NBA) has voiced its concern after supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda made the decision to import beef from Poland in order to cope with the demand of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A trustee of the National Beef Association (NBA), Neil Shand, published an open letter addressed to ...
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NewsUK ministers appoint Sarah Pumfrett to AHDB
UK Ministers have appointed Sarah Pumfrett as independent board member of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and chair of its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).Sarah Pumfrett took up her role from 1 April 2020 for a three-year term after Will Lifford completed his term in office at ...
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NewsGovernment responds to Agriculture Bill scrutiny
The Government has issued its response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee’s ‘Scrutiny of the Agriculture Bill’ report.The Agriculture Bill represents the first new domestic farming policy framework in over half a century, and the report published by the Committee states that : “Given the importance of ...
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NewsFSA thanks meat industry for Covid-19 effort
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an open letter addressed to businesses in the meat industry, thanking them for all their hard work in keeping Britain fed during the pandemic.Dr Colin Sullivan and the acting chief operating officer, Martin Evans of the FSA cosigned the letter which read: “In ...
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NewsSales of low-value cuts increase due to virus
Over 60% of all beef sold through mainstream retailers during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis was mince and other low-value cuts, according to recent data from Kantar.At the height of the recent coronavirus panic buying, Kantar data for the week ending 23rd March showed a 45% increase in the amount of ...
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NewsHow the Covid-19 lockdown is affecting meat eating
According to Kantar Worldpanel, this lockdown period will see 503 million more in-home meals eaten per week, with the amount of meat consumed by families also increasing.As reported by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Sliced cooked meats are estimated to feature in an additional 35 million more meals ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week aims to inspire consumers on 10th anniversary
Farmer and TV presenter, Adam Henson, has shown his support for Great British Beef Week, a campaign established by Ladies in Beef which aims to inspire consumers to cook with quality British beef.Farmer and TV personality, Adam Henson, has supported the Great British Beef Week campaign set up by Ladies ...
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NewsQMS highlights Scottish meat for families during lockdown
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a social media campaign aimed at encouraging people to try Scottish meat products during lockdown.QMS have partnered with RSABI and throughout the month of April will be encouraging farming families to showcase their quick, easy and healthy Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...
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NewsFSA and meat industry to work together during crisis
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will hold regular conferences with the meat industry to discuss improvements to working conditions and to address issues within the supply chain.The FSA, along with the Government, had previously issued guidance to businesses within the food ...
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NewsHow the virus is impacting the market
With Covid-19 recognised as the biggest challenge the country has faced in peacetime, its impact has been considerable and it has destabilised the market, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at ...
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NewsMeat industry call for flexible furlough
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Government to introduce a flexible furlough scheme for the meat industry, following similar calls from other organisations such as Scottish Land & Estates.Norman Bagley, head of policy for AIMS, said: “We welcome the measures taken by Government during this ...
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NewsDemand for more minced beef signals trouble in the next two weeks
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed a looming problem in the British meat industry as a result of consumer, retail and food service demand changing so substantially.Despite increased demand for meat products in supermarkets, some food processors (but not the ones who exclusively supply the foodservice industry) have ...
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NewsA look back at Meaty March
Back in January, Meat Management launched the 'Meaty March' Twitter platform to counter the negative narrative facing the meat industry and to provide balance to the discussion surrounding meat.After gaining the support of farmers, butchers, processors and suppliers across the country, '@MeatyMarch2020' earned the support of a number of trade ...
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NewsButchers working to feed the nation amid Covid-19
The National Craft Butchers (NCB) has published a number of positive stories of butchers across the country going above and beyond to feed the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic. T.J. Sowerby Butchers has installed a service window to the front of its store for a contact-free service.John Mettrick from ...
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NewsImportant message from the BDCI during Coronavirus pandemic
The Butchers' & Drovers' Charitable Institution (BDCI) chairman, Ian Kelly, has written to many meat industry organisations and colleagues to highlight the role the industry charity may be able to play in this time of need for some.The Butchers' & Drovers' Charitable Institution (BDCI) chairman, Ian Kelly at a recent ...
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News2 Sisters CEO sends urgent “help us feed the nation” appeal
The chief executive of 2 Sisters Food Group, Ronald Kers, has made a direct urgent appeal for new workers as the company deals with unprecedented demand brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. Ronald Kers, 2 Sisters Food Group CEO.A social media video appeal was released after the ...
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NewsFood site canteens to remain open during Covid-19
Workplace canteens at food production sites will now remain open, despite the Government initially saying that they must close due to the Covid-19 pandemic.On 23rd March, the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that all non-essential businesses must close in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, a move which originally included ...
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NewsEU pork exports remain strong
EU pig meat exports remain elevated moving into 2020, as more product continues to be sent to China, according to livestock analyst at AHDB, Hannah Clarke.In January, EU-28 exports of pig meat (incl. offal) rose by 27% year-on-year to total 407,100 tonnes.Within this, exports of fresh/frozen pork increased by 32% ...
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NewsLMC chief proud of food supply chain workers during coronavirus
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has highlighted the vital roles that workers throughout the farming and food processing sectors are fulfilling as they help feed the nation at a time of national crisis.LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson.Stevenson said: “Our beef and lamb processing ...
