All News articles – Page 78
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NewsPilgrim’s UK makes further investment in its Bromborough site
Pilgrim’s UK, a leading producer of higher welfare pork, has announced an £800,000 investment in its Bromborough site as part of an ongoing strategy to maximise operational efficiency across its UK operations.Two new inline processes have been installed at the site, which the company describe as “a benchmark for operational ...
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NewsUK lamb trade down in August - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported that exports of fresh and frozen lamb totalled 5,600 tonnes in August, which is a 3% (200 tonne) decline from July and a 10% (600 tonne) decline compared to the same time last year.Fresh carcasses and half carcasses were the primary ...
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NewsStrike action by FSA staff could bring parts of supply chain to a standstill
A strike ballot affecting staff at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will close on 31st October, with UNISON saying that this could result in strikes in the run up to and over Christmas, leading to less meat on supermarket shelves.Nick Allen, BMPA chief executive.The dispute, involving several hundred inspectors, vets, ...
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NewsCountdown to Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony begins
With over 14,000 votes received this year for the Women In Meat Industry Awards, anticipation is building ahead of the popular sell-out Awards ceremony which is scheduled to take place in London on 11th November.The 2021 Women in Meat Industry Awards ceremony which was presented by Olympic medallist Katharine Merry.The ...
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NewsAberdeen-Angus remains prominent premium brand at supermarkets
New mystery shopper research has shown that British Aberdeen-Angus beef is the most prominent brand across premium supermarket meat ranges, according to the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.The analysis carried out by the Society has revealed that the native breed is the beef of choice in the premium meat product lines across ...
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NewsHCC ready to build on export success
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is “ready to build on export success for Welsh red meat” following the first shipment of Welsh Lamb to the USA, according to HCC Chair Catherine Smith.Catherine Smith, HCC Chair.Addressing delegates at SIAL Paris, one of the world’s largest trade shows, Smith ...
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NewsPork productivity should balance rising production costs
Changes in interest rates, plus higher feed, energy, and fuel prices, continue to have an impact on the cost of pork production. However, high pork productivity should offer breakeven, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).The latest figures from AHDB found that compound spot feed prices have eased ...
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NewsNationwide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared
Following an AIPZ (Avian Influenza Prevention Zone) which was put in place across Great Britain on Monday 17th October, it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.Due to a change in the risk levels and the increase of avian influenza detections, the chief ...
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NewsGB sheep and cattle store prices ease
September finished lamb prices have held steady year-on-year, despite the store market recording price pressures.According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), in September, new season store lamb prices through GB markets declined 5% on the price recorded during the same period a year ago. However, this is still ...
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NewsAHDB highlight pork’s affordability with new campaign message
‘Feed the family for less’ is the slogan of the latest 2022 marketing campaign from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Now in its sixth year, the ongoing annual campaign aims to highlight the affordability of British pork to consumers.The latest autumn pork marketing campaign launched on 17th October ...
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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 ...
