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NewsAvian Influenza reported in Anglesey, Wales
Interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Gavin Watkins has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in poultry at a site in Anglesey. This follows a confirmed case of the virus on 1st October 2022.A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the infected ...
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NewsGovernment asked to reconsider trade agreements
Following what is described as a “disappointing” response to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee report on the impact of the Australian free trade agreement (FTA) on the UK food and agriculture sector, the Committee has asked government to re-consider its trade strategy.Outlining its requests in a letter, ...
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NewsUK pork supply chain ‘broken’ according to NPA chairman
The National Pig Association (NPA) has unveiled a strategy for a “fairer, more transparent and, ultimately, more sustainable” pork supply chain, in response to Defra’s consultation on contractual practice within the UK pig sector.The NPA has called on the government to introduce “essential reforms across the pork supply chain to ...
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NewsSeptember EU SPP surpasses £2/kg threshold
The average price for EU-spec finished pigs reached the £2/kg “barrier” in late September and remained above this threshold throughout the period, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).In late September, AHDB recorded that the EU-spec all pig price (APP) followed a trend of continued gains set by ...
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NewsGCA review records retailer concern over resolving internal issues
The Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) 2022 statutory review has found that the number of retailers surveyed who did not think the GCA could settle issues arising between themselves and suppliers increased by 5%.The GCA statutory review of the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022 recorded views and evidence ...
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News2022 EU red meat growth prevented, says European Commission
A report by the European Commission (EC) has found that EU red meat production, including pigmeat processing, had limited growth over the summer due to high input prices and African Swine Fever (ASF).According to the EC’s autumn short-term outlook, EU beef production is expected to decrease by 0.6% in 2022, ...
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NewsMixed results for EU beef production as sheep meat sees boost
EU beef production recorded mixed results for the first half of 2022 (H1), with the two largest producers recording lower figures year-on-year. However, EU sheep meat production increased over the same period.Looking at EU beef, total production was 0.7% lower year-on-year for H1, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development ...
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NewsNPA responds to EFRA UK food security inquiry
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said there is opportunity for the UK to become more self-sufficient with pig meat, in response to the Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee inquiry into UK food security.When launched in July this year, committee member Dr Neil Hudson MP said the ...
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NewsBritish meat and food manufacturers “tackling” labour shortages amid rising pressures
UK manufacturers are “tackling [labour] shortages using a variety of approaches, from increasing pay and offering more generous benefits, to increasing flexibility and upskilling their workforce,” according to a report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).The report found that the food and drink sector is experiencing a higher vacancy ...
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NewsPig prices ‘heading in right direction’
September recorded a welcome rise in pig prices, along with an increase in carcase weights, according to the National Pig Association (NPA).At the end of September, pig prices increased by 0.36p, following the previous week’s 0.21p downturn. The previous week’s reverse was the first recorded since February, although NPA said ...
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NewsFirst British lamb exports to US commence after two decades
Lamb is once again being exported from the UK to the US for the first time in more than two decades by Dunbia. The company is one of the leading meat companies in the UK specialising in the production of lamb.The first consignment went from its site in Carmarthenshire, Wales, ...
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NewsHouseholds to face a £643 rise in their annual grocery bill, say Kantar
The average household is to meet a £643 increase in their annual grocery bill to £5,265 if people continue to buy the same items, according to Kantar’s latest figures.Kantar head of retail and consumer insight Fraser McKevitt said that at a basket level, a £643 rise is an extra £3.04 ...
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News2 Sisters named Europe’s biggest higher welfare poultry producer
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a new milestone in its history by becoming Europe’s biggest higher welfare poultry producer. The company is now producing the highest number of welfare chickens the Group has recorded.2 Sisters CEO, Ronald Kers.In a statement 2 Sisters said that this is a “significant milestone ...
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NewsInquiry into energy impact on food supply
The All-Party Parliamentary Group covering the UK food and drink supply chain (APPG) has announced it will be “examining” the impact of the energy crisis on food and drink supply with a “special” inquiry session on 19th October.APPG said that “thousands” of food and drink businesses “may have been saved” ...
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NewsGB deadweight cattle prices at “historical high” through September
September cattle prices have remained strong, with GB deadweight cattle at an “historical high” level, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).GB deadweight cattle prices moved upwards in September with an increase in the average price for all prime cattle of 3.1p, compared to the previous month. Estimated ...
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NewsNative breeds can offer a “sustainable future” for beef production
With the value of native beef genetics growing, including breeds such as Aberdeen-Angus, producers point out that they can “tick the boxes” at all tiers within the UK beef supply chain.Robert Gilchrist, CEO of The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.Often better suited to grass-based, lower input systems than some continental breeds, the ...
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NewsVale of Mowbray enters administration due to rising costs
Pie-maker Vale of Mowbray has entered administration after experiencing “significant financial challenges” due to increasing energy and material costs, says appointed administrators FRP.Based in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire, the business started as a brewery in 1725 and began making pork pies in 1928. News of the company’s collapse follows an ...
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News2022 City Meat Lecture keynote speaker confirmed
This year’s Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) annual City Meat Lecture will be presented by professor Alice Stanton. The professor will be leading the discussion on: ‘How much red meat should we eat? / Will the WWF climate ambitions endanger human health?’ The event takes place on Thursday 24th November ...
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NewsOrganic meat sales in decline despite market volume increases
Latest figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) reveal that the organic food market has seen a 16% decline in volume sales for the second quarter of this year, despite organic meat seeing a steady increase in total market volume share over time.The label “organic” indicates that a ...
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NewsTesco reports lower profits as cost inflation hits
In its latest trading report, retailer Tesco said its operating profits has decreased 9.8% to £1,315 million at constant rates year-on-year due to significant cost inflation.However, the retailer confirmed that its overall revenue increased by 7% year-on-year. This included fuel sales growth of 38.7%, which it claimed was “driven by ...
