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NewsDefra publishes review into labour shortages in the food supply chain
Defra has released its long-awaited review into the labour shortages facing the meat and food sectors. The review provides recommendations aimed at helping both the Government and industry.Shortages of skilled workers has impacted the industry at every level.The review, chaired by John Shropshire OBE, contains 10 recommendations:Implementing a Comprehensive Strategy ...
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NewsMinister tells BMPA conference he is listening to the sector's challenges
Speaking at the annual BMPA (British Meat Processor Association) conference Minister of State at Defra, Mark Spencer MP told delegates: “My door remains firmly open to the meat industry.”Minister Mark Spencer addresses BMPA annual conference at Butchers' Hall.Association president and board member of the ABP Food Group, Tom Kirwan, opened ...
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NewsNCB reveals national survey results at its annual Members Day event
Those attending the National Craft Butchers (NCB) annual Members Day at Ironmongers' Hall in London were given a sneak preview into the results of its national survey of independent retailers.Delegates at NCB's 2023 Members Day at Ironmongers' Hall, London.While reporting generally steady trading conditions across the country, with 56% indicating ...
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NewsWinners of the Better Burger Challenge announced
The Better Burger Challenge, a contest aimed at encouraging pupils to explore product reformulation and create healthier versions of the classic burger, has announced its winner.Aiden and Aiden won the Better Burger Challenge.From many entries across Scotland which were narrowed down to four finalists, Aiden and Aiden from Kirkintilloch High ...
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NewsWales to restrict multibuy deals on HFSS foods
The new law, which will be introduced in 2024 and will be rolled out across Wales by 2025, builds on a Government commitment to improve diets by restricting the ways foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) can be promoted.This will include volume-based promotions, such as multi-buys and restrictions ...
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NewsRoyal correspondent to host Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony
TV broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond will be this year’s celebrity host at the Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony, which takes place at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on Friday evening 17th November.Jennie Bond will host this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards.Jennie, who is also the voice ...
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NewsConsistent approach to UK-EU trade controls needed, says BPC
Ongoing asymmetry in UK-EU trade threatens to push up food prices in the UK, BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths told attendees at new conference Trade Unlocked.Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC).Trade Unlocked - supported by UK Trade and Business Commission and Best for Britain - brought ...
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NewsQMS launches five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its new five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat across the world.The new strategy was launched at an annual industry breakfast briefing at the Royal Highland Show. Its mission is to lead the development of Scotland’s red meat sector by ...
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NewsGlobal meat consumption to grow by 1.8%
Global meat consumption is expected to grow by 1.8% from 2023 to 2024, while UK red meat exports hit record levels in 2022 with a value of £1.7 billion.Nicholas Safir, chair of AHDB, addresses delegates at the levy board's recent Export Conference.This was part of the message from Agriculture and ...
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NewsQMS report reveals red meat sector is tackling challenges
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its latest Red Meat Industry Profile report highlighting the sector's contribution to food security and the rural economy.Iain Macdonald, market intelligence manager at QMS.Following the volatility of the past three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's exit from the EU single market ...
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NewsMeat Industry Awards product judging hailed a huge success
Product evaluations as part of this year’s Meat Management Industry Awards has concluded, with feedback from the judging panel overwhelmingly positive.Held in the test kitchens at Harper Adams University, the evaluation process of products for the 2023 MM Meat Industry Awards took place over the last four days. Judges tasted, ...
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NewsFSA surveys consumers on supply of Qurbani meat and offal during Eid al-Adha
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is sharing a consumer survey about Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha. The current collection of meat and offal does not align with FSA's regulatory framework.The survey is for consumers to complete during the ...
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NewsGressingham Group acquires Hemswell Coldstore
The Gressingham Group has purchased cold storage specialists Hemswell Coldstore, based in Lincolnshire.L-R: William and Geoffrey Buchanan.Hemswell Coldstore, a modern facility based in Lincolnshire, houses up to 5000 pallets of frozen produce and prides itself on its green credentials. It holds an AA grade, the highest accreditation for food safety ...
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NewsPork inflation at 27.2% amid cost pressures
According to the FDF's State of Industry report, pork inflation is currently at 27.2%.Pork inflation is at 27.2%.The report suggests that food inflation has peaked - the rate of inflation is expected to slow for the remainder of 2023, with cost pressures in the industry beginning to subside. Though the ...
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NewsUK meat consumption reaches new heights, latest research finds
Data from multiple organisations, including the Office for National Statistics (ONS), shows that meat consumption is rising steadily.Beef mince is the most popular UK meat product.According to research commissioned by jerkybrands.com, UK households purchased £833 million of beef mince in the year ending April 2023, solidifying it as the most ...
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NewsMeatless Farm acquired by VFC following reports of potential insolvency
After reports that Yorkshire plant-based manufacturer Meatless Farm had made redundancies and appointed an insolvency firm, the company has been acquired by vegan food manufacturer VFC.The Meatless Farm brand will be retained, with the product range diversifying VFC Foods’ existing plant-based chick*n portfolio. VFC said that the acquisition of Meatless ...
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News£50k blockchain funding awarded to tech consortium to unlock Welsh lamb exports
Welsh premium organic lamb producer Rhug Estate has partnered with an international consortium of tech, trade, and veterinary industry leaders on a supply chain project to enable the frictionless movement of quality lamb products to export markets.Organic lamb export from the Rhug Estate in North Wales has been severely impacted ...
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NewsProduct judging starts for 2023 Meat Awards
Product judging for this year’s Meat Management Industry Awards has commenced and judges are in for a busy few days as entries continue to arrive by the hundreds at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University, Shropshire.Judging is underway at the Regional Food Academy at Harper ...
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NewsLatest Kantar data shows barbecue prices are heating up
Data from Kantar shows price inflation on barbecue essentials remains high despite supermarket price cuts on everyday products.Sausage prices are up 16%, while burger prices have risen by 13%.Barbecue prices rose during the 12 weeks to 14th May, but Kantar believes that shoppers are as keen as ever to make ...
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NewsGovernment conference to address food data transparency
The Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum is holding a conference on Tuesday 5th September addressing its next steps for data and transparency in the food system. This conference will examine strategies for implementing a more transparent food system following the Government food strategy published last year, which announced the launch ...
