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NewsNSA encouraged by Defra announcement on SFI and local produce
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is "encouraged" by Defra's announcement on Tuesday 12th September, which provided further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and backed industry calls to promote buying British produce. Therese Coffey, Secretary of Statefor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Image source: No.10 Downing ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers elects new Master at Common Hall
The 2023 Common Hall ceremony of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), held at Butchers Hall, London today [14th September] has elected Chris Wood as its new Master for the coming year.Chris Wood was elected new Master of the WCB at the Common Hall ceremony.As part of the ceremony, a ...
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NewsWestminster 'Back British Farming' Day celebrated by NFU
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland joined farming unions from across the UK at ‘Back British Farming’ Day in Westminster on 13th September, the eighth annual celebration of the farming industry’s role in producing British food and drink."We very much welcome the petition led by NFU that seeks ...
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NewsKantar data shows discounter stores increasing market shares
The latest figures on grocery price inflation have been released by Kantar, demonstrating that UK consumers are still gravitating towards discounters while they express concerns over the price of their shopping.According to Kantar, 95% of consumers are still wary of the cost of their shopping basket despite grocery inflation falling.Grocery ...
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NewsSwiss Government discourages regular meat consumption in new climate strategy
UK trade bodies have responded to Switzerland's new climate strategy for agriculture, in which Switzerland's Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FOSV) discourages the Swiss public from consuming more than three portions of meat a week.Michael Beer of the Swiss FOSV claimed that citizens are eating three times ...
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NewsMeat Management Industry Awards reveals winners for 2023
The Meat Management Industry Awards has announced the winners of its annual awards programme honouring the best of the British and Irish meat industries.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out new welfare standards for continental pigs
Waitrose has announced that all of its continental pigs will be free from confinement by 2025, as its own brand Italian continental meat is now produced to the "highest animal welfare standards."Waitrose states that all its continental pigs will be free from confinement by 2025.A long term partnership between Waitrose ...
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NewsPM announces international food security summit to be held in the UK
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will host an international food security summit in November to support those hit by rising food prices.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | Photo: No.10 Downing Street.At the Delhi G20, Rishi Sunak stated that the UK would convene an international food security summit on ...
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NewsASA bans Viva! anti-dairy advertisement
A vegan charity with a history of challenging meat trade body activities has had its latest anti-dairy advert banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).The advert showed offal being stirred into yoghurt.Viva! has previously challenged a Red Tractor Scheme advert in 2018 and an AHDB "Eat Balanced" advert in 2021. ...
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NewsPrimary pork knocked from top spot in red meat market
According to AHDB, as of July 2023, primary pork - comprising steaks, roasting joints and mince - is no longer the best performing red meat, as consumers trade down to favour more affordable options in an attempt to save money.Primary pork’s retail performance has slipped and its YoY volume decline ...
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NewsHilton Food Group reports strong performance by meat business
UK-based proteins supplier, manufacturer and food packing company Hilton Food Group plc has published its interim results for the 28 weeks to 16th July 2023. It has reported strong performance by its meat business.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.Total revenue for the company was £2,123.1 million, and the operating profit ...
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NewsFrance drafts decree to restrict plant-based 'meat' labelling
The French Government has drafted a decree to restrict the naming of plant-based meat alternatives, after attempting to pass a similar policy in 2022.It has been noted that the ban does not include the word 'burger'.A decree to prohibit the use of names for plant-based foods usually used to designate ...
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NewsFormer editor of Meat Management magazine receives award for service to UK meat industry
Pamela Brook, past editor and present editorial consultant at Meat Management magazine, has been recognised by the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) for service to the meat industry Livery.The award was presented to Pam by The Master Andrew Parker at Butchers' Hall, London. | Photo: Phil McCarthyPam was editor of ...
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NewsSteve Reed appointed new Defra Shadow Secretary
Croydon North MP Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour's cabinet reshuffle after McMahon stepped down due to health issues.Steve Reed replaces Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.Steve Reed MP | ...
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NewsSAMW president speaks on policy and sustainability at annual conference
President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) Ian Bentley told the trade body's annual conference that a lack of policy which supports and promotes Scotland as a key, sustainable producer of quality meat on the domestic and world stage is harming industry confidence.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW hosted ...
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NewsAHDB redesigns advanced workshops for pork industry
A programme of advanced workshops for pig workers is returning after a four-year break in order to address the growing challenges and responsibilities in the pork industry.Andrew Palmer, knowledge exchange relationship manager for AHDB.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has redesigned its 'Stockperson Plus' syllabus to cover topics like ...
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NewsMark Adams, formerly of Geo Adams & Sons has died
Alongside many in the meat sector Meat Management was both shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Mark Adams, one of the British meat industry’s champions.Mark Adams has passed away aged 70.Born in August 1953, to parents George and Joan Adams, Mark was the third generation to ...
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NewsQMS restructures its senior team to deliver on five-year strategy
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced the results of a restructure to its senior team as it builds its delivery plan for the new five-year strategy launched at the Royal Highland Show in June.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.The restructure supports the strategy, Scotland; the choice for premium red meat, ...
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NewsNFST announces AHDB as main sponsor of Annual Conference
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super’ Conference.Nuffield Farming Scholars will host presentations on a range of topics, from alternative proteins to cattle selection.The conference will be held at Sandy Park in Exeter ...
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NewsWCB hosts 'Risk insights into the Meat Sector' event
The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) is hosting a 'Risk insights in the Meat Sector' event focusing on giving businesses in the meat and food industries information and insights on risk mitigation.The event will be held at Butchers' Hall on 12th October.The free two-hour event, which will be held at ...
