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NewsStormont update: "Costs of 'not for EU' labelling would be significant", says FDF
Following the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) announcement that Northern Ireland will return to a power sharing Government, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued a response statement from chief executive Karen Betts.Karen Betts, chief executive of the FDF.After operating without a devolved Government for two years, Northern Ireland's Stormont ...
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NewsTrade bodies voice concerns on BTOM
Members of industry have issued statements regarding the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), voicing concerns that some businesses may not be fully prepared for the new controls.The post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model came into effect on Wednesday 31st January 2024.The new border checks came into effect at ...
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NewsABP and Asda survey finds UK farmers "boost biodiversity"
UK meat processor ABP has conducted a survey with supermarket Asda in order to "highlight the beneficial work" that British farmers have done to "boost farmland biodiversity".ABP's Liz Ford recognised that correctly caring for soil could extend the grazing season for livestock farmers.A total of 250 farmers from a "wide ...
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NewsGrocery inflation continues to fall as plant-based sales drop
Kantar has released the latest data regarding the grocery market and consumer spending habits, revealing that grocery price inflation fell in January while own-brand plant-based sales dropped.The overall trend in offers was up on the year, as McKevitt said retailers "pulled the price lever especially hard in December" to attract ...
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NewsWelsh Craft Butcher of the Year announced
The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) has announced that Philip Tucker from Mumbles has won Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year.L-R: Lesley Griffiths, Philip Tucker and CAW vice president Colin Gray.Tucker, a butcher at Tuckers Butchers in Mumbles, was crowned Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year by judges at the ...
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NewsNSA "alarmed" by findings of Sustainable Farming Scheme impact assessment
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that it is "deeply concerned" about the findings of a Welsh Government impact assessment into the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) affecting Wales's agricultural sector. The assessment predicted a potential loss of 5,500 jobs on Welsh farms.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.The modelling, which ...
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NewsIMTA calls on Government to provide clarity before next BTOM deadline
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has issued a statement regarding the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on Wednesday 31st January.IMTA has called on Government to recognise the need for further details in good time, as the BTOM deadline is "looming large".The Association said that businesses have ...
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NewsProduct nomination deadline this Friday for Food Industry Awards
The opportunity to nominate products in the Food Management Today Industry Awards closes this Friday, as organisers report high numbers of entries still coming in.
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NewsAHDB pork advert returns after autumn campaign success
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the return of its Feed Your Family for Less with British Pork marketing campaign, which will air on television from February.Pork recipes showcased online will be under £1.50 per portion.The £1 million TV-led campaign will air on ITV, Channel 4 and ...
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NewsLong Compton Abattoir to close unless £3m is raised
A team of local farmers and stakeholders by the name of the 'Save Long Compton Abattoir Steering Group' are working to secure funding following the announcement that Long Compton Abattoir (LCA) is due to close at the end of January 2024.According to the Group, LCA is processing 25-30 cattle, 100 ...
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NewsWelsh PGI red meat sales hold firm despite "economic pinch"
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that according to data from Kantar, consumers of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef continue to purchase the red meats despite cost-of-living concerns.According to data from Kantar, around 85% of consumers reported "enjoyment" as being the motivating force behind ...
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NewsScottish father and son take on Four Nations Butchers tournament
A Perth-based team made up of Richard Megahy and his son Ben, will represent Scotland at the Four Nations Butchers tournament in Ireland on Sunday 28th January.L-R: QMS Scotch Butchers Club manager Gordon Newlands, with Ben and Richard Megahy of Team Scotland and Karl Hearton from Kinnaird Butchers.The tournament will ...
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NewsUK suspends trade negotiations with Canada over hormone-treated beef
Trade talks between Canada and the UK have been suspended after Canada pushed the UK with a request to relax its ban on hormone-treated beef.The UK Government rejected the idea of importing Canadian hormone-treated beef.The relaxation of the ban would allow Canada to export more to the UK, as its ...
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NewsJBS boss calls for farmers to receive sustainability funding
JBS Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni has spoken out about the importance of providing knowledge and access to finance to support small producers in the sustainable food transition, all while keeping costs down.JBS supported the idea of industry coming together to direct funding towards farmers.CEO of protein processor JBS Global said ...
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NewsShelfwatch surveys to identify Scottish produce availability in supermarkets
Supermarket stores across Scotland will be visited by an independent research firm on behalf of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland, which aims to "shine a light" on how and where Scottish produce is being made available to buy.Martin Kennedy, president of NFU Scotland.The Union has announced that an independent ...
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NewsSainsbury's boss takes over as IGD president
Jason Tarry, CEO of UK & ROI Tesco Plc, will step down from his role as president of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) to make way for Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts, reported IGD.Simon Roberts, Sainsbury's CEO and incoming IGD president.Roberts will assume presidency of IGD on 1st March 2024 ...
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NewsButchers Hall to host UK Sausage Week awards lunch
Organisers have confirmed that the annual UK Sausage Week (UKSW) awards lunch will take place at the prestigious Butchers Hall venue in London on Monday 28th October 2024, to kick off this year’s UK Sausage Week celebrations (28th October – 3rd November). In addition, the dates for the UKSW national ...
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NewsAHDB and NFU announce next steps of assurance review
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have announced the next steps for a jointly run independent review of farm to fork assurance.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The review, which the bodies said will "seek to capture views across the whole industry", including farmers, growers, merchants ...
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NewsMorrisons to improve chicken welfare standards by November 2024
UK supermarket Morrisons has announced that by November 2024 all of its own-brand fresh chicken will be grown with over 20% more space than the industry standard of 38kg/m2 as part of its "journey to improve and enhance animal welfare standards".Morrisons is aiming to grow all of its own-brand chicken ...
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NewsEat Wild delivers game meat to UK football stadiums
Eat Wild, the development board for wild meat, has collaborated with hospitality company Delaware North to deliver game meat to the hospitality boxes at football stadiums.Chefs gained first-hand experience on farms and learned about the rearing and harvesting of wild meat.The collaboration delivered "sustainable, nutritious food" to both London Stadium ...
