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NewsFDF warns supply chain disruption is here to stay
The just-in-time supply system may never work again, resulting in "permanent shortages", according to the Food and Drink Federation's chief executive Ian Wright.FDF chief executive Ian Wright CBE.Addressing an event organised by the Institute for Government, Wright reportedly said that the labour shortage disrupting the food supply chain would get ...
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NewsMM Industry Awards 2021: winners revealed
The winners of the annual Meat Management Industry Awards were announced on 9th September during a glittering celebratory dinner and ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.The winners of the Meat Management Industry Awards with host Kevin Keegan.Football icon Kevin Keegan OBE presented manufacturers, supermarkets, industry suppliers, trade organisations, catering butchers ...
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NewsLabour shortage will raise prices, says Morrisons
The supermarket chain said that the current shortage of HGV drivers was part of a number of factors driving some "industry-wide retail price inflation” expected during the second half of the year.Morrisons said that the company was “working hard” to address the continued challenges of Covid-19 and sustained supply chain ...
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News'Today’s the day' as the MM Meat Industry Awards return
Tonight, the British meat industry’s finest will attend a black-tie awards ceremony and dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, hosted by football legend Kevin Keegan.The Meat Management Industry Awards will return as an in-person event tonight.The UK’s biggest meat industry awards ceremony is back as an in-person event. Last year, ...
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NewsMorrisons heads for takeover auction
The battle for the supermarket chain continues as Morrisons' Board enters talks with the takeover regulator and both rival bidders to begin an auction procedure.Morrisons' Board of directors accepted a £6.7 billion offer from a US private equity consortium led by Fortress in July, before backing a £7 billion offer ...
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NewsPig backlog on farms reaches 85,000 amid labour shortages
The National Pig Association (NPA) has again urged the government to take immediate action to address the labour crisis crippling the food and farming sector. According to the association, the chronic shortage of labour affecting meat processing plants is causing a growing backlog of pigs on farms. There are currently ...
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NewsAHDB's 'We Eat Balanced' campaign returns
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)’s ‘We Eat Balanced’ campaign has returned to highlight "the positive role red meat and dairy can play in a healthy, sustainable diet."On its initial airing earlier this year, the TV, print and social media campaign attracted 478 complaints, with some stating that the ...
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NewsIt’s the final countdown to the MM Meat Industry Awards
The UK’s most popular meat industry awards event is back as an in-person event, hosted by football legend Kevin Keegan on Thursday 9th September.This year the Meat Management Industry Awards returns as an in-person event.The final preparations are now underway for the event set to take place on 9th September ...
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NewsPig processor shortages “an absolute crisis”, says NPA
Chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA), Dr Zoe Davies warned that British retailers may “look elsewhere” for their pork if the current labour shortages are not dealt with soon.The number of pigs estimated to be destroyed due to backlogs along the food supply chain is up from 70,000 ...
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NewsHCC launches new educational resources about meat supply chain
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has introduced a new platform and package of educational resources to illustrate the ‘Welsh Way’ of producing red meat.Aimed at teachers and health professionals in Wales, the resources aim to provide support for teachers of all “Key Stages” to present topics ranging ...
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NewsLabour shortages may lead to offshore production, says BRC
Andrew Opie, director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has spoken out about the current workforce shortages, warning that factories “cannot recruit enough indigenous people.”Speaking at a session of the UK Trade and Business Commission, Opie said that the sector was “struggling” amid the current workforce shortages.According to a report ...
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NewsMexican market opens up to British pork
According to Defra, British farmers and food producers are set to benefit from access to “a valuable new market”, as Mexico has now officially opened its doors to British pork for the first time.The Mexican market is believed to boast high demand for “high-quality pork meat.”In 2020, global UK pork ...
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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 ...
