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NewsBMPA responds to government NI Protocol proposals
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has reacted to the latest update surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol, stating that companies were coping with the current trading conditions and that a decision to walk away from the protocol is “firmly a political issue.”The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss recently outlined the government’s ...
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NewsFood manufacturing sector records negative growth in April
Data from the ONS shows that the UK manufacturing sector shrank by 1% in April 2022, down from a fall of 0.2% in March, with food and drink manufacturing having the third largest negative contribution to the decline.According to the latest update by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), based ...
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NewsFairfax London create range of premium dry aged beef
Optimal relative humidity levels for meat maturation rooms have been achieved at Fairfax London, says the company, following the installation of three MLT800 desiccant dehumidifiers supplied to the facility by Munters.Part of Fairfax Meadow, Fairfax London opened a purpose-built operation in 2018 complete with maturation rooms.“When we designed this depot, ...
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NewsFood strategy broadly welcomed as industry seeks delivery timeline
More industry bodies from across the UK meat and food sectors have commented on the contents of the Government Food Strategy White Paper, with the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) providing a mixed response to planned workforce reviews.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).The government’s new Food ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to Government Food Strategy
Meat trade bodies have voiced a mixed reaction to the recommendations and targets set out as part of the Government Food Strategy, with Co2, labour shortages and environmental concerns core topics of discussion.The government’s new Food Strategy is based on the recommendations of the National Food Strategy, published by Henry ...
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NewsAwards product deadline extended due to demand
The Meat Management Industry Awards is heading for another record year. Organisers have therefore decided to extend the product nomination deadline slightly to Wednesday evening 15th June to allow as many companies and businesses to participate as possible.Winning products will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 15th September.Publisher of ...
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NewsMeat industry body raises concerns about Cheshire fertiliser plant closure
Speaking on BBC Radio 5’s Growing Pains programme, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) Nick Allen said that the closure of the CF Industries fertiliser plant in Cheshire has left the industry “feeling particularly vulnerable.”Meat manufacturing relies heavily on CO2 for keeping food fresh.CF Industries has announced ...
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NewsEustice defends meat consumption at Lords’ environment hearing
Speaking at a meeting of the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change Committee, Defra secretary George Eustice MP said that it was “depressing” when people “simplify the argument” surrounding meat consumption to “livestock are bad, therefore eat less meat.”Picture Credit: Number 10 Downing Street.The committee’s topic of discussion centred ...
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NewsSome consumers return to ‘flexitarian’ eating habits - report
According to a report from AHDB, based on recent Kantar figures, the number of British consumers claiming to be ‘flexitarian’, is once again allegedly on the rise, after this number fell throughout the pandemic.The latest report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has suggested that main meals cooked ...
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NewsNew report highlights British meat export opportunities in Southeast Asia
New data produced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) into the buying behaviours of consumers across Southeast Asia seeks to “better understand” how British red meat exports can be utilised in this markets An AHDB study with consumer research agency Two Ears One Mouth looked at red meat ...
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NewsNFU calls for “stability payments” amid Ukraine conflict disruption
NFU Cymru has said that disruption to food supplies caused by Covid-19 and the conflict in Ukraine should prompt a rethink of major changes to farm subsidies.The Welsh government has responded by saying it was in an "ongoing process of engagement" with the industry and that the UK government will ...
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NewsIFATE announces funding for abattoir apprenticeship
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) has announced it will run funding for an abattoir apprenticeship derived from the mainstream butchery qualification already on offer.As an interim measure, the IFATE said it will review the number of participants on the apprenticeship in six months’ time.According to chief executive ...
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NewsMM Awards product nomination deadline this Friday
Organisers are reminding everyone that the product nomination deadline for the 2022 Meat Management Industry Awards is this Friday 10th June.Product judging takes place at the Regional Food Academy located at Harper Adams University.Lead organiser Sharon Yandell said: “It’s the last chance to nominate products, which offers participants the opportunity ...
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NewsPoultry amongst worst affected by food inflation, says BRC
Chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Helen Dickinson OBE said that rising food inflation has meant items such as poultry have seen “some of the largest increases due to soaring costs of animal feed and near-record global food prices.”Dickinson explained that retailers have been “working to protect their ...
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NewsMeat processing machinery firm Frontmatec to be acquired by Bettcher
In a statement issued by Bettcher Industries, the company confirms that pork and beef processing solutions firm Frontmatec is to be acquired by them.Headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, Frontmatec is a global manufacturer of end-to-end automated solutions for pork and beef processing, with robotics and vision system capabilities.Frontmatec serves as a ...
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NewsNominations now open for Women in Meat Industry Awards 2022
The Women In Meat Industry Awards are back for 2022 and kicking off by offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the industry to nominate candidates. This is your chance to propose those special women that you consider to be outstanding.Nominations for this year's WIMI Awards are now open.The ...
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NewsSAMW announce new president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has announced that Ian Bentley has been elected its new president. Bentley’s food retailing career culminated in a senior management role in the Marks and Spencer Food Division, which included spells of responsibility for the organisation’s meat category. Ian Bentley, new president of ...
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NewsEaster trade impacted by cost-of-living increases
This year’s consumer spend on Easter staples, such as lamb roasting joints, was down on 2021 levels, due in part to rising inflation.According to new figures released by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), grocery performance for Easter 2022 struggled to annualise as there were less in-home occasions, with ...
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NewsStrong livestock prices tackling increasing production costs, says HCC
According to its latest monthly analysis, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has found that strong livestock prices at market continue to offer some respite for producers amid rising production costs.HCC report that the average deadweight prime cattle prices in England and Wales have been firm during recent ...
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NewsMeat industry bodies react to Precision Breeding Bill
Meat industry bodies have given a mixed reaction to proposed legislation that will cut red tape and support the development of new technologies that support precision breeding of livestock with improved resistance to diseases and potentially improve animal welfare, introduced in Parliament last week.The government hopes this will drive economic ...
