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NewsHCC exhibits PGI Welsh Lamb in the Middle East
Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that it is exhibiting PGI Welsh Lamb at Gulfood in Dubai, as it plans to host a "special celebration event" at the British embassy there.PGI Welsh Lamb will be celebrated at the British Embassy in ...
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NewsMeat category products achieve "strong growth" within APMEA region
Ingredients company Kerry Group has published its latest trading statement, which has found that products across its Meat category achieved "strong growth" within the Asia Pacific/Middle East/Africa (APMEA) region.CEO of Kerry Group, Edmond Scanlon.The Group said that Meat category growth in this region was driven by "local authentic taste launches ...
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NewsYorkshire Dales small abattoir closure is a "crisis" for rural community
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has said that the imminent closure, on 27th March, of the only small abattoir in the Yorkshire Dales, "spells disaster" for the rural community, landscape and local food.Located in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s constituency in Wensleydale, McIntyre Meats is a family run business that has ...
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NewsGovernment "must reduce regulatory burdens" as inflation falls - FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on food price inflation in January 2024.ONS reported that food inflation had fallen for 10 consecutive months.The latest ONS figures show that the consumer prices index (CPI) remained unchanged at 4% in January, ...
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NewsSteak a "standout option" this Valentine's Day based on consumer trends
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Valentine’s Day dinner classics such as beef steaks are predicted to perform well this year.AHDB suggested that shoppers may choose cheaper steaks if they are "looking to indulge" on a budget.Looking at 2023 sales, AHDB analysts formed their 2024 predictions for ...
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NewsPoultry producers face "uncertain future" - NFU survey
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has carried out a survey looking at poultry production over the last two years, revealing that producers face an "uncertain future" without greater Government support and supply chain reform.The NFU survey looked at the impact of the past two years on poultry production and farmers' ...
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NewsOn-farm event to explore future of sustainable beef production
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has invited farmers, producers and the wider food industry to learn more about the future of sustainable beef farming and low carbon meat production at its on-farm event, 'Unveiling the future of low carbon beef farming'.The focus of the event will be sustainable, ...
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NewsIndustry labels proposed immigration rules as "anti-growth" for the UK
Food industry stakeholders have joined Scotland Food & Drink in writing to Home Secretary James Cleverly MP, calling for Government to rethink proposed UK immigration rules.John Davidson, CEO of NFU Scotland, joined industry stakeholders to address Government.The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has joined Quality Meat Scotland, Salmon Scotland, Seafood ...
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NewsFirst Minister Humza Yousaf announces Scottish agriculture funding commitments
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf spoke at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland conference, unveiling the Government's funding commitment to Scottish agriculture.First Minister Humza Yousaf addressed delegates before joining NFU President Martin Kennedy and Scottish Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon on the discussion panel.First Minister Yousaf responded to NFU ...
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NewsScotch red meat radio ad to reach 28m listens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced its new advertising campaign, promoting red meat across radio and social media.QMS said the campaign highlights red meat as the choice for Valentine's Day.The radio campaign, which is set to air until mid-March, is being broadcast across Scotland on the Bauer radio network. According ...
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News"Truly exceptional" products at FMT Food Industry Awards judging week
Organisers of the 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards have reported that product judging was an overwhelming success, as the process concludes ahead of the awards luncheon and ceremony scheduled for June 27th.Product judging for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 has now concluded.The annual FMT Food Industry Awards recognises the ...
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NewsAldi offers the most Scottish meat products - Shelfwatch
The Scotland supermarket Shelfwatch survey carried out by independent researchers on behalf of National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has concluded, finding that discounter Aldi offered the largest proportion of Scottish produce overall.The survey found that Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce overall.A total of 71 stores across Scotland ...
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NewsTeam Scotland crowned winners of Four Nations Butchers Tournament
Perth-based father and son butchery team Richard and Ben Megahy have placed first at the Four Nations Butchers Tournament in Ireland.Richard and Ben Megahy of Simon Howie Butchers placed first at the tournament.Richard has been a butcher with Perth-based Simon Howie for 27 years, while Ben has been working for ...
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NewsRed meat production and cattle levels are concerning - AHDB Outlook
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released its Agri-market Outlook for 2024, reporting that long term resilience in farming will be challenged amid cumulative inflationary pressure.AHDB predicts that cattle numbers will remain "finely balanced" in 2024.AHDB examined trends in farm business inputs and consumer demand, collating an outlook ...
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NewsWCB chips in with another golf day for all
The Worshipful Company of Butchers is once again organising The Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament, which is open to anyone working in the meat trade.The 2024 event will take place on Thursday 11th July at the Essendon Country Club in Hertfordshire, which successfully hosted last year.Supported by Meat Management magazine, ...
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NewsDefra approves AHDB levy increase proposals
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that its levy rate increase proposals have received approval from Ministers in Defra and the Devolved Administrations.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The new rates will be implemented from April 2024 across the beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy and pork sectors. AHDB ...
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News2024 Food Industry Awards product judging in full swing
Product evaluations for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 has commenced, with the judging panel headed up by Keith Fisher, chief executive of the IoM.
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NewsRed meat sees £656.2m in sales during December 2023
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has released data regarding consumer spending on fresh red meat over the festive period, reporting sales of £656.2 million in the four weeks to Christmas 2023.Roasting joints were popular across Scotland and the rest of Great Britain, as regions reported increased volume sales over Christmas.According to ...
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NewsAIMS backs new livestock worrying legislation
Government has announced new legislation aiming to reduce livestock worrying, with the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) backing the measures.AIMS urged its members to write to MPs and ensure the new livestock worrying legislation was "robust".Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill - a Private Members' Bill sponsored ...
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NewsMorrisons reports "steady progress" as trading results show sales increase
UK supermarket Morrisons has released its trading update for Q4 and the full year 2022/23, reporting total revenue of £14.9 billion.Morrisons reported "strong progress" throughout the year on price competitiveness.The retailer said that the full year total revenue excluding fuel was up 2.7%, with like-for-like (LFL) sales up 1.8%. Its ...
