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NewsCalls for beef sector to address public concerns around sustainability
Speaking to Meat Management on a recent group visit to its Bromstead research farm, ABP UK’s CEO, Bob Carnell, voiced his concerns that more needs to be done to address the public’s anxieties around beef and its production.Bob Carnell speaking at the recent group visit to the ABP Bromstead research ...
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NewsSAMW elect new vice-president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) have appointed Alan Brown, site director at the McIntosh Donald factory based at Portlethen, Aberdeen, as its new vice-president.Alan Brown, vice-president of the SAMW.Brown will work alongside president, Ian Bentley, who took office on 31st May.He has worked for the Kepak Group, who ...
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NewsFSA drops opposition to appeal
On 30th June 2022, the FSA withdrew its opposition to an appeal against a decision made by an Official Veterinarian acting on behalf of the FSA.The hearing related to an appeal against a decision that the OV was alleged to have made, that had affected staff working for a member ...
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NewsGovernment group scrutiny of nitrates in pork production sparks trade reaction
Leading trade body, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has reacted to an initiative, backed by several MPs, that seeks to phase out the use of nitrites, which are used to cure bacon.According to a report by The Guardian, a group made up of food scientists, MPs and peers are ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards nomination deadline today
The opportunity to nominate candidates into this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards draws to a close at the end of today 11th July. The process of selection will then be followed by a voting period which will open online at the end of July.The Women In Meat Industry Awards ...
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NewsNo biosecurity checks make UK borders vulnerable to ASF, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has called on the government to put in place measures to educate people travelling to and from the UK on the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF), as cases are increasingly reported across Europe.According to a recent government report, the ASF virus has been ...
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NewsHMRC begins to phase in new customs declaration system
New importers need to register with the Customs Declaration Service to make their import declarations from 5th July 2022, HMRC has announced.All companies currently using the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system (CHIEF) will soon have to transition to the new system. The CHIEF system is set to ...
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NewsNPA demands action on border checks amid ASF concerns
Chairman of the National Pig Association (NPA) Rob Mutimer has written to government to demand action to improve the UK’s border controls, in the face of a growing risk of diseases like African swine fever (ASF) reaching the UK.In his letter, Mutimer pointed out that between January and August 2021, ...
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NewsNSA seeks more support for UK meat producers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called on the UK government to recognise the value of beef and lamb produced domestically and the importance of giving UK producers the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.NSA’s message follows recent reports that Welsh food and drink exports hit a record ...
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NewsABP Food Group appoints new Board member
ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the appointment of Sharon Whitehead to the Board of the company as a non-executive director.Sharon Whitehead, non-executive director of ABP.ABP provides red meat products to many of Europe’s biggest retailers and food service providers, employing 13,200 people across its four divisions: Beef, Pet Foods, ...
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News£500 million investment from Sainsbury’s to ease cost of living rises
Following the issue of its latest figures, the chief executive of J Sainsbury plc, Simon Roberts, said that current pressures on household budgets will “only intensify over the remainder of the year”, as the supermarket invests £500 million over two years to curb the impact for customers.According to the company’s ...
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NewsFresh meat off the menu at some schools due to cost-of-living increases
The UK’s school food caterers’ association, Laca, has warned that fresh meat, including beef, has now been removed from a number of school menus due to the rising cost of ingredients.Laca members currently provide 80% of the school catering service in England and Wales.A survey of 170 school caterers represented ...
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NewsAverage cost of pig production rises further
According to figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the average cost of pig production increased by 4p to 244p/kg in June 2022.Global wheat prices have fallen from around £350/t in May 2022, with AHDB quoting a figure of below £250/t in June. The National Pig Association (NPA) ...
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NewsLatest UK export figures confirm boost for beef and lamb sectors
Trade figures for the first four months of 2022, analysed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as part of its latest Monthly Market Bulletin, show exports of lamb and beef from the UK increasing, as the disruptive effects of Covid on international trade eases.For the period from ...
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NewsHarper Adams University and WCB join forces for charity
The impact that experiencing agriculture can have on city children will be examined under a new initiative thanks to a unique research project at Harper Adams University.Harper Adams University.The University is working with the Farms for City Children charity (FfCC) and the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) to develop a ...
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NewsYear of achievement for butcher Ben who wins another apprenticeship award
It’s turning out to be a memorable year for talented butcher Ben Roberts who has added another award to his growing list of honours.Ben Roberts receives the Apprentice of the Year award from Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of Cambrian Training Company.In the space of just a few weeks, 30-year-old ...
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NewsNew Leaders’ Programme announced by Bord Bia
A new ‘Executive Programme’ has been launched by Bord Bia, the Irish food board, to accelerate sustainability capability at board and C-Suite level in Irish food, drink and horticulture businesses.Photo credit: Bord Bia.Designed and delivered in partnership with the Michael Smurfit Business School, University College Dublin (UCD), the new programme ...
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NewsSurvey points to optimism despite challenging economic environment
A new survey from BDO shows a high degree of optimism among food and drink manufacturers, despite the challenges of rising input prices, geopolitical instability and the lingering impacts of Brexit and COVID-19.More than half of those responding (53%) expect to see an increase in orders over the next 12 ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards deadline draws closer for nominations
With the Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony scheduled for 11th November, the process to find this year’s finalists and winners opened for initial nominations in early June, and the final deadline of 11th July is now fast approaching.The Women In Meat Industry Awards is open for nominations, with the ...
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NewsCarvery lunches take off at Butchers’ Hall
One of the great traditions at Butchers’ Hall in London is the regular carvery lunches that have been hugely popular over many years.The Carvery Lunch at Butchers' Hall has been welcoming record numbers of diners... and for good reason.As with all aspects of hospitality during lockdown, the lunches were a ...
