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NewsFood manufacturing sector welcomes government Growth Plan
UK food manufacturing organisations have welcomed the Chancellor’s Growth Plan for the UK economy, but warn that policy on business taxes remain an issue to be addressed.Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng. Picture credit: No. 10 Downing Street.The government aim is to achieve a trend growth rate of 2.5%. According ...
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NewsFinalists confirmed for Women In Meat Industry Awards 2022
Following a record vote, the finalists for the Women In Meat Industry Awards have been confirmed for this year. The winner of each category will be announced at the glittering 5-star ceremony taking place on Friday evening 11th November at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London.Over 14,000 votes were received ...
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NewsFSS demands change to bill on meat safety standards
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have vocalised concern about details of the Retained EU Law Bill, stating that consumers could face major safety risks when eating food products, including meat, if no changes are made.The Bill was announced in January 2022 to facilitate “the easier amendment, replacement, and repeal of retained ...
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NewsDefra must look at “the full picture” of pork supply chain, says BMPA
Defra’s pork industry consultation “ignores many of the complexities and commercial forces further downstream that contribute to the problems [producers] have been facing,” according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Defra launched a consultation earlier this year to “build a better understanding” of how the pork supply chain works with ...
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NewsMore detail needed on new energy scheme, says AIMS
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has welcomed the government’s latest energy scheme, which aims to help businesses through rising costs, but added that the support does not go far enough.According to an announcement, the new government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, ...
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NewsSPP leaving many pig producers to cover cost of production
Standard Pig Prices (SPP) remain “some way off” covering the estimated cost of production for many producers, leaving the industry in an “incredibly challenging situation”, says the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).In a statement, AHDB said GB finished pig prices have been rising since late March; however, the rate ...
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NewsGovernment energy support measures “a relief” for UK food industry
Meat and food industry bodies have confirmed their support for the latest government financial package to tackle rising energy costs; however many say that more detail is needed about the plans which are being put forward to help industries over the coming year.The Scheme will see gas and electricity costs ...
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NewsEville and Jones acquires Vorenta Group
Veterinary inspection services provider Eville and Jones (E&J) has completed the acquisition of the Vorenta Group, which includes the Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) and Hallmark Veterinary and Compliance Services.Vorenta provides carcass classification services to the meat industry, the deployment of veterinarians under contract to various government departments ...
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NewsNPA drafts plan for “fairer and more sustainable” food supply chain
The National Pig Association (NPA) has announced that it is formulating “a unified response” to Defra’s consultation on its pork supply chain review, with the aim of giving producers “a stronger footing”.Speaking at a NPA Industry Group meeting, regional pig producer representatives said that they felt “a deep sense of ...
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NewsHilton Foods reports higher volumes but lower profits in 2022
International multi-protein producer Hilton Food Group plc has released its interim results for 2022, which shows volumes have increased by 3.6% compared to 2021 levels whilst profits dropped by 9.7%.Hilton Foods serves customers and retail partners across the world with meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian foods and meals. The business ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards 2022: this year’s winners revealed
The finalists and winners of the annual Meat Management Industry Awards were announced on 15th September during a dinner and presentation ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.MM Meat Industry Awards 2022 host Paul Zerdin with this year's winners.Internationally renowned entertainer Paul Zerdin presented manufacturers, supermarkets, industry suppliers, trade organisations, catering ...
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NewsUK food inflation reaches second highest figure on record
Food inflation has continued to rise, now reaching 13.1% which is the second highest figure on record, according to a report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).FDF says the production of meat will be impacted by rising food inflation.Prices rose in double digits for 35 of the 49 main ...
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NewsAIMS announces 2022 conference line-up
Ahead of its annual conference, the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has revealed its line-up of speakers, which includes AHDB CEO Tim Rycroft.AIMS head of policy, Norman Bagley.The conference is scheduled to take place at the Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham on Saturday 1st October.AHDB CEO Tim Rycroft has been ...
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NewsIt’s the final countdown to the MM Meat Industry Awards event
The UK’s popular annual meat industry awards event returns on Thursday evening 15th September, hosted by America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin.Final preparations are now underway for the ceremony, set to take place on 15th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The best of the best in the UK meat ...
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NewsDiscounters on the rise as consumers manage budgets, says Kantar
Discount supermarket Aldi’s sales rose by 18.7% over the 12 weeks to 4th September 2022 making it Britain’s fourth largest supermarket, according to Kantar’s latest market report.For the fourth month in a row, fellow discount retailer Lidl was the fastest growing grocer. This follows an incline in grocery price inflation ...
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NewsNPA underlines “critical” pig industry issues to new Defra Secretary
In a letter to Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena, the National Pig Association (NPA) highlighted the “continuous loss-making position” of UK pig producers, collectively losing over £600 million since October 2020. The letter was written in response to the pork supply review that the government has launched “to improve the fairness ...
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NewsLabelling requirements on minced meat delayed until 2024
New labelling rules on EU goods entering the UK involving products such as minced meat, beef and veal have been delayed until 1st January 2024, according to a statement by Defra.Food labelling rules that are set to apply from 1st October 2022 (required on importing products of animal origin) will ...
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NewsAvian influenza detected at a premises in Pembrokeshire
Chief veterinary officer for Wales Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry at a large site in Pembrokeshire. This is the second confirmed case of avian influenza in Wales within the last week. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have ...
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NewsMM Meat Industry Awards ceremony returns and confirmed for next Thursday 15th September
Organisers of the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2022 have confirmed that the awards ceremony and dinner will definitely go ahead on Thursday 15th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.The annual initiative is the biggest event in the UK meat trade calendar and often attracts up to 1,000 products from ...
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NewsScottish food industry calls ‘emergency’ meeting to discuss bill consultation
Eighteen stakeholder organisations across Scotland’s food supply chain attended an ‘emergency’ meeting at Stirling Agricultural Centre to discuss a bill consultation published by the government at the end of August.According to a government statement, the consultation seeks views on the proposals and powers that the Scottish Ministers require to “transform ...
