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NewsRed Tractor chair steps down to join Co-op
Christine Tacon will step down from her position as Red Tractor chair to join the Co-op's board.Christine Tacon, outgoing Red Tractor chair.Following the Co-op's annual general meeting, during which members elected Tacon to sit on the board, the Red Tractor chair released a statement announcing her departure from her current ...
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NewsGeneral Election 2024: engagement with meat industry will be "crucial"
Meat industry trade bodies have highlighted the importance of engagement from officials with the sector ahead of the general election in July.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.On Wednesday 24th May Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the anticipated general election, which will be held on Thursday 4th July. The meat industry welcomed the ...
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NewsBTOM has "hidden and underpublicised" costs for meat industry - BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed that the impact of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) is "far from trivial", stating that the financial burden on importers is "significantly higher" than originally claimed.Peter Hardwick, trade policy advisor at BMPA: "These charges which, contrary to Defra's claims of ...
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NewsLive export ban "reiterates commitment to animal welfare," says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the completion of the live exports ban, which it said will ensure domestic slaughter in "high welfare UK slaughterhouses".Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.Following the royal assent of legislation ending the exports of live animals for slaughter, NSA has welcomed the announcement.NSA chief executive ...
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NewsCranswick to increase investment across fresh pork
UK pork producer Cranswick reported an "ongoing successful performance" in its full year financial results, with profits up on the year.Adam Couch, Cranswick’s chief executive officer.Cranswick's revenue for the 53 weeks ended 30th March 2024 was £2,599.3 million, up from its 2023 revenue of £2,323 million. Adjusting for contributions of ...
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NewsBurger sales rise by 13% in May - Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, burger sales climbed by 13% during the first bank holiday in May.Sales of burgers increased by 13% according to the Kantar data.Grocery inflation is now at 3.1% for the 12-week period ending 12th May 2024, while grocery price inflation fell for the fifteenth month ...
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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, ...
