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NewsHCC reports “more demand” from consumers at annual conference
Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith told industry delegates at its annual conference that the trade body has seen “more demand from UK consumers for high-quality and home produced beef.”HCC chair Catherine Smith.The conference was held in Builth Wells on 9th November, and featured ...
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NewsSteve Barclay replaces Thérèse Coffey as Defra Secretary of State
Following the Conservative cabinet reshuffle, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey and Minister for Primary Care and Public Health Neil O'Brien have resigned.Steve Barclay, new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Image: UK Parliament.It was announced that Steve ...
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NewsIvan Siqueira appointed as president of Pilgrim's Europe
Manufacturer Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has announced the appointment of Ivan Siqueira as president of Pilgrim's Europe.Ivan Siqueira, president of Pilgrim's Europe.The company stated that the new "strategic" position within the Pilgrim's family will "enable greater collaboration" among the organisation's businesses in Europe, with Siqueira taking overall responsibility for Pilgrim's UK, ...
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NewsNFU launches poultry production intentions survey
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is asking poultry producers across the UK to submit feedback for a production intentions survey, to gauge the impact of increased costs pressures on the sector.Poultry producers have been impacted by various factors over the last few years that may have a knock-on effect for ...
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NewsQMS launches Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered with the Food and Drink Federation Scotland to give pupils the opportunity to design a burger product as part of an educational project into the farm to fork process.Helping to launch the Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow was 12-year-old Holly Heath.The pupils, who are ...
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NewsAHDB promotes red meat at MICA Conference
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) visited the United States (US) to drive UK red meat exports at a "major industry gathering".AHDB expects a rise in US pork imports, providing opportunity for UK premium pork exports.Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB international trade development director, headed to the US to speak ...
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NewsFSA report urges Government to assess decline in vet roles
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing UK food standards throughout 2022.Heather Kelman, chair of Food Standards Scotland.Titled 'Our Food 2022: An Annual Review of Food Standards Across the UK', it is the second report since the UK left the EU and is ...
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NewsAnticipation builds for the Women In Meat Industry Awards
The Women In Meat Industry Awards will return next week, rewarding the best of the best at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.Attendees can look forward to a black-tie dinner at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel prior to the ceremony.On Friday 17th November, the black-tie dinner and awards ceremony will ...
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NewsAHDB appoints Sector Council members
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has made 20 new appointments and re-appointments to its Sector Councils in the Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors, following the completion of the ratification process.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The process - run by independent organisation Civica Election Services Limited ...
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NewsMeat Management to increase frequency for 2024
Yandell Publishing has announced that Meat Management magazine will increase frequency from 10 editions to 11 editions as of January 2024.Meat Management magazine will increase its frequency from 10 to 11 editions in the new year.The publication reduced frequency from 12 editions per year to 10 editions per year during ...
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NewsLatest Kantar figures show lowest grocery price inflation since July 2022
Kantar has released its latest figures for grocery price inflation, reporting a fall in grocery price inflation to below 10% for the first time since July 2022. The data showed grocery price inflation falling to 9.7%, the lowest it's been since July 2022.Grocery price inflation now sits at 9.7% for ...
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NewsLamb purchases increase despite high costs, says HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that increases in both sheep export tonnages and lamb domestic consumer sales volumes help form a "positive set of headlines" within the latest round of red meat industry statistics.Despite the increase in lamb prices, consumers opted to treat themselves to ...
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NewsHilton reports "strong" Q3 core meat business revenue
Global food business Hilton Food Group plc has released its Q3 trading update, reporting strength in its meat category.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.The period, which ran from 16th July to 29th October 2023, saw Hilton report a "robust" financial performance and "strong" operational progress in line with the Board's ...
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NewsUS producer recalls over 13,000kg of chicken nuggets
US food producer Tyson Brand is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 pounds (13,607kg) of its frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets.” Consumers reported that the "Fun Nuggets" contained metal pieces.A number of consumers reported they found small, pliable metal pieces in the product, and the company is now recalling the nuggets ...
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NewsProjects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has said it is making £1 million available to support new projects which can help reduce ammonia emissions produced by livestock.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The focus of this Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is the agriculture sector in Wales. The challenge will aim to help businesses ...
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NewsQMS releases workshop dates for levy payers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) said that levy payers will hear how the industry body will deliver its five-year strategy and make the country "the choice for premium red meat" at various workshops in Scotland.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.A series of regional workshops will let members see how a first levy increase ...
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NewsPublisher Graham Yandell receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Publisher of Meat Management magazine, Graham Yandell was presented with his MBE by HRH Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on 2nd November.Publisher Graham Yandell was presented with his MBE by HRH Princess Royal during a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.Graham was honoured in the first ...
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NewsUK pork imports increase, finds AHDB
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), UK pork imports have increased month-on-month and year-on-year (YoY).AHDB said that the total pig meat exports to the UK in August sat at 65,600 tonnes, an increase of 230 tonnes compared to the previous month. Following a decline for the first ...
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NewsDefra supports use of methane-suppressing feed to cut livestock emissions
Defra has committed to working with the farming and food industries to deliver further action to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products in England.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries. | Picture Source: UK ParliamentFollowing a call for evidence run jointly ...
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NewsRed Tractor puts new standards on hold until NFU completes its review
UK farm assurance programme Red Tractor's main board has confirmed its complete support for both reviews announced by the NFU on 23rd October 2023. The organisation has said it will cooperate fully to ensure openness and pace.Christine Tacon, Red Tractor chair.Red Tractor will not progress with the implementation of any ...
