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NewsFSA consults about supply of Qurbani meat and offal during Eid al-Adha
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a consultation on whether changes should be introduced to the chilling requirements of Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha.The FSA explained that some Muslims prefer to collect their Qurbani meat and offal ...
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NewsGrocery prices see 13-year high as inflation bites
The latest Kantar figures reveal that inflation remains a challenge for the food sector and like-for-like grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past month, up 1.3 percentage points in May to reach their highest level since April 2009.Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said that ...
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NewsAHDB reports upward trend for SPP in June
According to figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the Standard Pig Price (SPP) has seen an upward trend over the last few weeks, though the gap between SPP and All Pig Price (APP) continues to widen.The SPP is a survey which shows the average price, in pence ...
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NewsGovernment must commit to restoring lost food sector growth, say MPs
A report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee calls on the government to aid the UK farming and food sector in making up an estimated £278 million loss because of the Australia/UK free trade agreement, by allocating additional support for exports.The government estimates that the Australia free ...
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NewsInflationary pressure on meat products expected this summer
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has predicted that food inflation is likely to reach 15% this summer, with the strongest inflation pressure expected to come from household staples, including meat.In addition to meat, cereal products, dairy, fruit and vegetables are amongst other foodstuffs expected to experience price rises because ...
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NewsSAMW calls for meat supply chain collaboration
Ian Bentley, the president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has warned of further labour shortages and production cost increases, stating that the meat supply chain must work together to tackle the issues.According to SAMW, the year 2022 and beyond will go down as being among the most ...
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NewsUK food industry employment sees strong growth
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has found that employment in the food industry continued to rise in Q1 2022, with the industry gaining 7,000 jobs since the previous quarter and 16,000 on the year, reaching 475,000.The report, which based its findings on figures from the Office for National Statistics ...
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NewsNPA demands more from supply chain and government
The National Pig Association (NPA) has called on the supply chain and government to “do more to support pig producers”, as new data shows the extent to which the industry has been contracting over the past 12-months.New data from smart software firm AgroVision shows evidence of how pig industry contraction ...
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NewsBMPA responds to government NI Protocol proposals
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has reacted to the latest update surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol, stating that companies were coping with the current trading conditions and that a decision to walk away from the protocol is “firmly a political issue.”The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss recently outlined the government’s ...
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NewsFood manufacturing sector records negative growth in April
Data from the ONS shows that the UK manufacturing sector shrank by 1% in April 2022, down from a fall of 0.2% in March, with food and drink manufacturing having the third largest negative contribution to the decline.According to the latest update by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), based ...
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NewsFairfax London create range of premium dry aged beef
Optimal relative humidity levels for meat maturation rooms have been achieved at Fairfax London, says the company, following the installation of three MLT800 desiccant dehumidifiers supplied to the facility by Munters.Part of Fairfax Meadow, Fairfax London opened a purpose-built operation in 2018 complete with maturation rooms.“When we designed this depot, ...
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NewsFood strategy broadly welcomed as industry seeks delivery timeline
More industry bodies from across the UK meat and food sectors have commented on the contents of the Government Food Strategy White Paper, with the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) providing a mixed response to planned workforce reviews.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).The government’s new Food ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to Government Food Strategy
Meat trade bodies have voiced a mixed reaction to the recommendations and targets set out as part of the Government Food Strategy, with Co2, labour shortages and environmental concerns core topics of discussion.The government’s new Food Strategy is based on the recommendations of the National Food Strategy, published by Henry ...
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NewsAwards product deadline extended due to demand
The Meat Management Industry Awards is heading for another record year. Organisers have therefore decided to extend the product nomination deadline slightly to Wednesday evening 15th June to allow as many companies and businesses to participate as possible.Winning products will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 15th September.Publisher of ...
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NewsMeat industry body raises concerns about Cheshire fertiliser plant closure
Speaking on BBC Radio 5’s Growing Pains programme, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) Nick Allen said that the closure of the CF Industries fertiliser plant in Cheshire has left the industry “feeling particularly vulnerable.”Meat manufacturing relies heavily on CO2 for keeping food fresh.CF Industries has announced ...
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NewsEustice defends meat consumption at Lords’ environment hearing
Speaking at a meeting of the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change Committee, Defra secretary George Eustice MP said that it was “depressing” when people “simplify the argument” surrounding meat consumption to “livestock are bad, therefore eat less meat.”Picture Credit: Number 10 Downing Street.The committee’s topic of discussion centred ...
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NewsSome consumers return to ‘flexitarian’ eating habits - report
According to a report from AHDB, based on recent Kantar figures, the number of British consumers claiming to be ‘flexitarian’, is once again allegedly on the rise, after this number fell throughout the pandemic.The latest report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has suggested that main meals cooked ...
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NewsNew report highlights British meat export opportunities in Southeast Asia
New data produced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) into the buying behaviours of consumers across Southeast Asia seeks to “better understand” how British red meat exports can be utilised in this markets An AHDB study with consumer research agency Two Ears One Mouth looked at red meat ...
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NewsNFU calls for “stability payments” amid Ukraine conflict disruption
NFU Cymru has said that disruption to food supplies caused by Covid-19 and the conflict in Ukraine should prompt a rethink of major changes to farm subsidies.The Welsh government has responded by saying it was in an "ongoing process of engagement" with the industry and that the UK government will ...
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NewsIFATE announces funding for abattoir apprenticeship
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) has announced it will run funding for an abattoir apprenticeship derived from the mainstream butchery qualification already on offer.As an interim measure, the IFATE said it will review the number of participants on the apprenticeship in six months’ time.According to chief executive ...
