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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 ...
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NewsUK food industry remembers Her Majesty The Queen
The UK meat industry has paid its condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which was announced by Buckingham Palace on 8th September. Trade bodies within the sector have commended her dedication to the role. According to an announcement by Buckingham Palace, the Queen ...
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NewsAsda moves into convenience market with acquisition of 132 Co-op stores
As part of a strategy to move into the convenience grocery market, UK supermarket Asda is set to acquire 132 stores from the Co-operative Group worth £438 million.Asda said that the sites are located nationwide and will create “a new and distinct format” for Asda in the convenience market.The purchase ...
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NewsAHDB data highlights scale of pig industry concerns
Figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Defra has shed light on how the issues in the UK pig industry are impacting the size of the national pig herd.Reported by the National Pig Association (NPA), Defra’s June Agricultural Survey reveals English pig breeding has decreased by 18% ...
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NewsPilgrim’s UK proposed closure of Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites as recovery plan continues
Pilgrim’s UK has announced the proposed closure of its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites, as it continues to implement a business recovery plan across its UK operations.In a statement, the processor said that, over the last 18-months, the UK pig sector has faced “the most challenging time in its ...
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NewsNew Master for Worshipful Company of Butchers elected at Common Hall
The 2022 Common Hall ceremony of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), held at Butchers Hall, London today [8th September] has elected Andrew Parker as its new Master for the coming year, together with a new Court made up of Wardens and Assistants.New Master of the WCB Andrew Parker.Common Hall ...
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NewsRanil Jayawardena appointed as Defra Secretary
Following Liz Truss’ election as leader of the Conservative Party and the new British Prime Minister, Ranil Jayawardena has been appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.New Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena MP. Picture credit: Number 10 Downing Street.Jayawardena takes over the role from George Eustice, who ...
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NewsAvian influenza identified at premises in Gwynedd
The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Gavin Watkins, has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 at a premises near Arthog in Gwynedd.A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the infected premises, to limit the risk of disease spread.Within these zones, bird movements ...
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NewsUK food industry calls for closer partnership with new prime minister
Food industry bodies have welcomed the appointment of Liz Truss MP as the UK’s next Prime Minister, but have asked for closer collaboration with government on key issues such as the Skilled Worker Visa system.Katie Doherty, CEO of IMTA.On Monday 5th September, Liz Truss was elected leader of the Conservative ...
