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NewsBacklogs on pig farms affecting carcase weights
According to figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the ongoing labour shortages have had a knock-on effect on the rate of slaughterings and carcase weights.Around 70,000 pigs have been backed up on farms due to the workforce shortages, the National Pig Association (NPA) has estimated. The association ...
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News£2bn loss in food sales related to Brexit, FDF report finds
The latest report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) shows a £2 billion loss in food sales has been attributed to a “drop in sales to the EU.”Sales of UK food and drink to non-EU countries were up 13%, accounting for 46.6% (£4.3 billion) of all UK food and ...
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NewsUK meat industry shows support for Love Lamb Week
Now in its seventh year, the initiative has been backed by industry members such as Quality Meat Scotland and the National Farmers' Union (NFU).The initiative aims to encourage consumers to add UK lamb to their weekly shop during its peak season and to promote the benefits of “fresh, tasty, local, ...
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NewsAwards Partner Video Spotlight: Weddel Swift Distribution
With a history going back over 130 years, Weddel Swift Distribution Ltd is one of the most trusted brands in the meat industry. Here's a short video to tell you more...https://vimeo.com/592348517Sponsored by: Weddel Swift Distribution LtdWeddel Swift Distribution is an official partner of the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021.Weddel Swift ...
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NewsWho will be named Supermarket/Multiple Meat Retailer of the Year 2021?
On Thursday 9th September, the much-anticipated results of the Meat Management Industry Awards will be announced at a black-tie ceremony hosted by football legend Kevin Keegan OBE.Winners of the 2019 Supermarket/Multiple Meat Retailer of the Year Award, Aldi UK, with host Ben Hanlin (far right).Following a very successful online broadcast ...
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NewsVoting now live for the 2021 Women In Meat Industry Awards
Having received a wide range of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, from right across the UK meat industry, voting for the finalists is now live at the official website.This year the Women in Meat Industry Awards returns as an in-person event.Final deadline for voting is 15th ...
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NewsScottish food sector calls for pre-Christmas action on labour shortages
An open letter from Scotland’s food and drink industry to the Scottish and UK governments requests urgent action to tackle staff shortfalls ahead of the crucial Christmas season.Martin Morgan, executive manager of Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, was among the signatories of the letter.Organised by FDF Scotland, the letter was ...
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NewsScottish red meat sector worth more than £1bn to economy
A new report by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) shows the Scottish red meat sector’s £1 billion plus value to the Scottish economy and the importance of external markets to the sector’s success.Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.The Red Meat Industry Profile provides “a snapshot of the shape and scale ...
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NewsUK food industry sets out "clear ways" of overcoming labour shortages
The UK food and drink sector has set out recommendations in a new report, asking the government for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the current workforce shortages across the food supply chain.The report was produced by Grant Thornton on behalf of industry members such as British Meat ...
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NewsCold Chain Federation calls for support over red diesel tax
In a letter to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, the trade body welcomed the transition to cleaner, more eco-friendly equipment but warned that the food supply chain would be at risk if support measures were not put in place.Shane Brennan is chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation.The Cold Chain Federation ...
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NewsPork scratchings recalled over link to salmonella poisoning
Following a product recall, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising consumers not to eat several pork scratching products purchased since February, due to a salmonella outbreak.Tayto Group Ltd has recalled a number of their products due to links to cases of salmonella poisoning (Photo credit: Albert Bridge).FSA reported that ...
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NewsIceland MD says Christmas supply chain at risk
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland, warned that further disruptions to the food supply chain could lead to bigger stock problems months along the line.Iceland managing director, Richard Walker.Walker told the BBC that Christmas was in danger of being “cancelled” if the driver shortage is not dealt with by the ...
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NewsAIMS asks Home Office to correct Skilled Worker visa anomaly
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration to correct an irregularity within the Skilled Worker visa system.The Standard Occupation Code (SOC) 5433, Fishmongers and Poultry Dressers on the current skilled worker visa list shows that both fish processors and ...
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NewsCovid disruption among factors driving drop in red meat exports
Strong domestic demand, the impact of Covid-19 and logistical issues following Brexit have impacted red meat exports during the first half of 2021, according to data analysed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Data from HMRC indicated that UK exports of beef were 31% lower in the first ...
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NewsWho will be named Manufacturer of the Year 2021?
Each year the Meat Management Industry Awards recognises the finest in manufacturing. As part of the run up to this year’s ceremony which will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th September, we take a look back at two previous winners to find out what it means to ...
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NewsKarro engineer receives Apprentice of the Year award
Karro Food Limited has welcomed engineer Matthew Archer to its on-site team during the same week he was presented with HETA’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award.Matthew Archer, Karro's new apprentice engineer and HETA 'Apprentice of the Year'.HETA, who provide specialist engineering training, chose Matthew for his enthusiasm and determination over ...
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NewsDriver shortages "likely to worsen", warn lobby groups
Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have called on the government to review and reform current policy on HGV drivers, to tackle the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply chain.With their letter to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, the lobby groups called for better training for ...
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NewsLabour shortages cause further backlogs on pig farms
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported a fall in pig prices, which they say is linked to further backlogs on pig farms as a result of the ongoing staffing crisis hitting processors.AHDB also cited lower slaughterings and higher carcase weights as indicative of the backlogs.The EU-spec SPP ...
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NewsAIMS to help find meat industry jobs for prison leavers
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has confirmed it plans to work with its members and the Ministry of Justice to explore ways to tackle the industry's labour shortage.AIMS spokesperson Tony Goodger told Meat Management that he had spoken to a representative from the Ministry of Justice about the ...
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NewsMorrisons strikes £7bn takeover deal with CD&R
After rejecting a £5.5 billion offer from US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) in June, saying it "undervalued" the business, Morrisons' board has backed a new £7 billion takeover offer from the company.Earlier this month Morrisons accepted a £6.7 billion offer from a consortium led by Fortress ...
