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NewsGraham Wilkinson to join AHDB as new CEO
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the appointment of Graham Wilkinson as its new chief executive officer.Graham Wilkinson, incoming CEO of AHDB.AHDB said that Graham brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success from his time at Arla Foods as Global Vice President, ...
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NewsUK attachés visit farms and meat processors to boost exports
Attachés from around the world have returned to the UK to meet with ministers, farmers and producers to unlock trade barriers and boost UK exports.The UK agri-food attachés with Minister Mark Spencer.Agri-food and drink attachés were welcomed to 10 Downing Street, preparing for a week of touring the UK visiting ...
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NewsQMS launches its first Christmas advert promoting Scotch meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has predicted that its first Christmas TV campaign will reach almost 90% of Scotland's adult population as the organisation celebrates Scotch meat during the festive season.The QMS Christmas advert will focus on Scotch red meat, promoting it for "seasonal celebrations and get-togethers".Scottish viewers will see the ...
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NewsGovernment urged to provide support and increase stability in food sector
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) urged Government to remain focused on the food supply chain, stressing to the Chancellor the importance of confidence and stability in the sector.Minette Batters, president of the NFU.Six months after the Farm to Fork Summit hosted by Number 10 in May 2023, NFU has called ...
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News"Firm demand" for beef, lamb and pork in Scotland
According to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), there is "firm demand" for the available supply levels of beef, lamb and pork products in Scotland.Ian MacDonald, market intelligence manager with QMS.Iain Macdonald, market intelligence manager at QMS, explained that, in early November, cattle, sheep, and pig prices were 8-9% higher than during ...
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NewsLMC welcomes progression of PGI status for Irish Grass Fed Beef
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has said that it welcomes confirmation from the European Commission that the application to have Irish Grass Fed Beef registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has progressed to the final stage.Colin Smith, LMC interim chief executive.LMC interim chief executive, Colin Smith said: "In ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards return tonight in London
The UK meat industry will gather at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London tonight to celebrate the success of women within the sector.The 2023 Women In Meat Awards will be held at a new venue, the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.Hosted by royal correspondent, broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond, the ...
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NewsMeat industry exporters explore global trade opportunities in West Africa
Red meat exporters, supported by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have developed further opportunities to "satisfy the appetite for red meat" in West Africa during a trade mission to Ghana and the Côte d’Ivoire.Dr Awal Fuseini, lead on exports to West Africa for AHDB.10 exporters from nine UK ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards winners revealed for 2023
The national awards programme celebrating the work of women within the UK meat industry, held its annual awards ceremony on Friday 17th November. Twelve winners were revealed at a sparkling celebration at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.The winners of the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2023 with host ...
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NewsNFU negotiates new energy efficiency target for poultry sector
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has announced that poultry and horticulture businesses will benefit from an extension to the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was negotiated by NFU Energy and the NFU with Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw.Climate ...
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NewsFDF responds to latest food price inflation rates
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on price inflation.Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.The ONS has reported that prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 10.1% in the year to October 2023, down from 12.2% in September ...
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NewsAsda reports £5.4bn revenue after lowering the price of 600 products
UK retailer Asda has reported its Q3 trading performance for the last three months to September 2023. The supermarket reported revenues of £5.4 billion.Asda reported Q3 revenue of £5.4 billion.Within the report, Asda said that like-for-like food sales increased by 3.2% during Q3 compared to 2022, with the retailer attributing ...
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NewsHCC reports “more demand” from consumers at annual conference
Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith told industry delegates at its annual conference that the trade body has seen “more demand from UK consumers for high-quality and home produced beef.”HCC chair Catherine Smith.The conference was held in Builth Wells on 9th November, and featured ...
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NewsSteve Barclay replaces Thérèse Coffey as Defra Secretary of State
Following the Conservative cabinet reshuffle, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey and Minister for Primary Care and Public Health Neil O'Brien have resigned.Steve Barclay, new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Image: UK Parliament.It was announced that Steve ...
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NewsIvan Siqueira appointed as president of Pilgrim's Europe
Manufacturer Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has announced the appointment of Ivan Siqueira as president of Pilgrim's Europe.Ivan Siqueira, president of Pilgrim's Europe.The company stated that the new "strategic" position within the Pilgrim's family will "enable greater collaboration" among the organisation's businesses in Europe, with Siqueira taking overall responsibility for Pilgrim's UK, ...
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NewsNFU launches poultry production intentions survey
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is asking poultry producers across the UK to submit feedback for a production intentions survey, to gauge the impact of increased costs pressures on the sector.Poultry producers have been impacted by various factors over the last few years that may have a knock-on effect for ...
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NewsQMS launches Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered with the Food and Drink Federation Scotland to give pupils the opportunity to design a burger product as part of an educational project into the farm to fork process.Helping to launch the Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow was 12-year-old Holly Heath.The pupils, who are ...
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NewsAHDB promotes red meat at MICA Conference
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) visited the United States (US) to drive UK red meat exports at a "major industry gathering".AHDB expects a rise in US pork imports, providing opportunity for UK premium pork exports.Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB international trade development director, headed to the US to speak ...
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NewsFSA report urges Government to assess decline in vet roles
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing UK food standards throughout 2022.Heather Kelman, chair of Food Standards Scotland.Titled 'Our Food 2022: An Annual Review of Food Standards Across the UK', it is the second report since the UK left the EU and is ...
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NewsAnticipation builds for the Women In Meat Industry Awards
The Women In Meat Industry Awards will return next week, rewarding the best of the best at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.Attendees can look forward to a black-tie dinner at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel prior to the ceremony.On Friday 17th November, the black-tie dinner and awards ceremony will ...
