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NewsUK one step closer to joining CPTPP
The UK is closer to becoming part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the Government has reportedly completed the latest required step in the joining process.Greg Hands, Trade Policy Minister. | Picture: UK Parliament.Government said that joining CPTPP - which will account for 15% of ...
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NewsDeadline this week: enter your products into the MM Industry Awards!
The product nomination deadline for the 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards is just days away, as organisers prepare for the judging process at the start of June.
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NewsStudy finds animal welfare is a top priority for meat consumers
The University of Portsmouth has conducted a study on consumer purchases of meat and dairy, finding that animal welfare was prioritised over sustainability when making purchasing decisions.The study found that consumers prioritised animal welfare over green concerns.The study - Consumers across five European countries prioritise animal welfare above environmental sustainability ...
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NewsUK approves tariff-free meat exports from Australia and NZ
The UK and EU has approved a new set of arrangements ensuring meat from partners of the Free Trade Agreement is covered by UK tariff rate quotas.Meat imports from FTA partners such as Australia and New Zealand may now enter the UK tariff-free.The deal was ratified by Foreign Secretary David ...
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NewsMexico visit a "milestone moment" for UK pork sector - AHDB
An official delegation from Mexico has inspected the UK pork sector, with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) labelling it as a "milestone moment" for the industry in expanding market access to the region.AHDB said consumers in Mexico have a "positive perception" of British red meat.The delegation of Mexican ...
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NewsDawn Meats secures beef contract in South Korean market
Processor Dawn Meats has welcomed the opening of the South Korean market to Irish beef for the first time, announcing a multi-million contract for monthly shipments with a South Korean company.Dawn Meats Grannagh showcased a range of Irish beef cuts to visiting South Korean delegation.The contract will allow Dawn Meats ...
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NewsMorrisons pauses commitment to British lamb
UK supermarket Morrisons will begin trialling the sale of New Zealand lamb in some of its stores, after committing to only sourcing British lamb in 2017.Morrisons said New Zealand lamb would be sold in 39 stores as part of a trial.The New Zealand lamb will be sold in 39 Morrisons ...
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NewsGovernment to "improve fairness" in British food chain
The Prime Minister has announced the publication of the first Food Security Index as well as new measures in support of the British farming industry at the 2024 Farm to Fork Summit.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Announced at the Farm to Fork Summit was a range of new support measures, including £3 ...
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NewsHilton achieves emissions reduction in new sustainability report
UK-based proteins supplier, manufacturer and food packing company Hilton Foods has published its first sustainability report, which it said demonstrates "significant progress" for its commitment to sustainable business practices.Steve Murrells, chief executive of Hilton Foods Group Plc.The report looks at the company's progress in its Sustainable Protein Plan against its ...
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NewsSustainable Farming Scheme placed on hold until 2026
Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed a new timeframe for the introduction of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).The Welsh Government said the delay would help Welsh producers while safeguarding the environment.Irranca-Davies confirmed that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) would continue to be available in 2025, with the proposed SFS ...
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NewsMeat alternative manufacturer Quorn reports revenue decline in Q1
Meat alternative company Quorn, which is owned by global food company Monde Nissin, has experienced a 4% decline in revenue during Q1 2024.Quorn produces meat alternatives like its savoury eggs, Quorn mince and Quorn pieces.The company attributed its revenue decline to "continued category softness", and said that on a reported ...
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News"Minimal risk" associated with isolated BSE case on Scottish farm
A farm in Ayrshire has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), with the Scottish Government confirming that the animal did not enter the human food chain.The Scottish Government confirmed that the infected animal had not entered the food chain.The case was identified as a result of routine surveillance ...
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News"Minimal risk" associated with isolated BSE case on Scottish farm
A farm in Ayrshire has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), with the Scottish Government confirming that the animal did not enter the human food chain.The Scottish Government confirmed that the infected animal had not entered the food chain.The case was identified as a result of routine surveillance ...
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NewsQMS campaign encourages non-traditional mealtimes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its 'Meat & 2.0' campaign, highlighting the health credentials of red meat.The campaign will highlight some less common Scotch red meat recipes.Research by QMS revealed that the traditional "meat and two veg" meal is associated with bad memories for 30% of people in Scotland, ...
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NewsQMS campaign encourages non-traditional mealtimes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its 'Meat & 2.0' campaign, highlighting the health credentials of red meat.The campaign will highlight some less common Scotch red meat recipes.Research by QMS revealed that the traditional "meat and two veg" meal is associated with bad memories for 30% of people in Scotland, ...
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NewsBeyond Meat reports $54.4m loss
Meat alternative brand Beyond Meat has reported a loss of $54.4 million for Q1 2024, which it attributed to a decline in product sales.Beyond Meat reported a decline in its gross profit.The brand's net revenue decreased by 18% on the year to hit $75.6 million, driven by a 16.1% decrease ...
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NewsPilgrim's Europe director appointed NIFDA chair
Professor Ursula Lavery, technical and R&D director at pork processor Pilgrim's Europe (including Moy Park), has been appointed chair of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA).L-R: George Mullan, vice chair; Professor Ursula Lavery, chair; and Simon Fitzpatrick, vice chair.Lavery will hold the position for two years, and takes ...
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NewsWaitrose commits to regeneratively farmed meat by 2035
UK retailer Waitrose has said it is committing to supporting its farmers to move to regenerative farming practices to help "boost financial resilience" and combat the effects of climate change.L-R: James Bailey, Waitrose; Professor Carol Wagstaffe, University of Reading; Charlotte Di Cello, Waitrose; and David Webster, LEAF.The move comes in ...
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NewsWelsh Government forms Roundtable to work on SFS
The Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary has formed a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Ministerial Roundtable to review the Scheme and "find a way forward" that works for everyone. Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "We have had ...
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NewsWarrendale Wagyu receives King's Award for innovation
UK Wagyu beef manufacturer Warrendale Wagyu has received the King's Award for Enterprise in the innovation category for 2024.Warrendale Wagyu works with over 600 farmers across the country.Warrendale Wagyu has been acknowledged for working with a "quality breed of cattle and group of UK farmers to drive a customer-led approach", ...
