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NewsNFU says Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a “landmark moment” for post-Brexit farming, marking more than two years of campaigning to improve the Act.NFU president, Minette Batters.Since the first version of the Bill was published in 2018, significant improvements have been made to ...
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NewsNPA calls for urgency from Government to address EU exit concerns
The National Pig Association (NPA) is calling for a more proactive and decisive approach from Government to address a number of outstanding concerns surrounding Brexit.With the end of the Transition Period now less than two months away, the NPA says it is still seeking answers on a long list of ...
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NewsNational beef campaign boosts sales by almost £10 million
An eight-week campaign launched by AHDB, HCC - Meat Promotion Wales and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has generated £9.8million in incremental retail beef sales, according to the levy bodies.The campaign aimed to support the red meat industry during the Covid-19 pandemic by encouraging consumers to ‘Make It’ with locally sourced ...
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NewsMcDonald’s announces meat alternative range for 2021
Fast food chain McDonald’s has announced plans to release a ‘McPlant’ range which will consist of plant-based burgers, chicken alternatives and veggie breakfast items.McDonald’s confirmed that the range will become available in 2021 after the new menu is tested across a series of markets.The move follows a trial of meat-alternatives ...
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NewsFood Awards product judging date change
Lockdown for England, recently announced by the Government, has impacted on the product judging arrangements for the popular FMT Food Industry Awards, which were due to take place at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens later in November.Harper Adams Regional Food Academy has confirmed that the test kitchens will temporarily ...
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NewsTony Abbott and Minette Batters battle over future UK trade deals
Former Australian Prime Minister and UK trade adviser, Tony Abbott, joined Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), in a debate about the future of UK agriculture and trade during the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Bitesize webinar.Former Australian Prime Minister and UK trade adviser, Tony Abbott.“Back in the ...
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NewsConsumer spending more on meat during pandemic
The red meat market has fared well during the Covid-19 pandemic with an increase in grocery spending offsetting losses to the hospitality and foodservice sectors, according to new market research from AHDB.Market analysts discussed the impact of the pandemic on these sectors in a series of webinars which revealed that ...
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NewsSainsbury’s to close all meat, fish and deli counters in-store
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has announced plans to close all of its in-store meat, fish and deli counters due to a lack of demand caused by Covid-19.The retailer says it expects to save at least £60 million in operating costs by closing these counters and adds that the move will also help ...
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NewsFood Awards report a big increase in product entries
Product entries for the annual Food Management Today magazine Awards are up nearly 50% over 2019/20 this year, to the great delight of the organisers.Sharon Yandell, the lead Awards organiser, commented: “These Awards are truly unique in their character and reach right across the market, and it is very flattering ...
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NewsAvian Influenza confirmed at UK farms
Following the confirmation of low pathogenic Avian Influenza of the H5N2 strain at a small commercial premises near Deal, Kent, a further unrelated case has been confirmed at a site near Frodsham in Cheshire, according to the British Poultry Council (BPC).All birds on both sites will be humanely culled to ...
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NewsRed meat showcased by AHDB in China
Red meat products from the UK will take centre stage in China this month at one of Asia’s leading food and drink trade shows.Beef and pork products will be showcased at FHC China, where more than 2,500 exhibitors from around the world will gather at the Shanghai New International Expo ...
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NewsSchedule announced for HCC conference
The full schedule for the virtual annual conference of Wales’s red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), to be held on 10th-12th November, has been announced.Professor Chris Elliott OBE of Queen’s University Belfast is one of the conference’s guest speakers.The conference will hear the perspectives of ...
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NewsConcern for hospitality sector as PM announces second lockdown
“The Government must provide further support for businesses in the hospitality and foodservice industry in order to stop them shutting their doors for good during the nation’s second lockdown,” according to Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson rolled ...
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NewsIndustry welcomes changes to Trade and Agriculture Commission
Trade organisations within the food and meat industries have welcomed the news that the Trade and Agriculture Commission will be extended beyond its initial six-month period and will now be in place for up to three years.NFU Scotland president, Andrew McCornick.The Commission will be put on a statutory footing in ...
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NewsNew figures show booming lamb sales
New retail data released by Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that 2020 is turning into a bumper year for lamb sales.The latest figures, covering the 12-weeks through the late summer and early autumn to the 4th October, show that British shoppers spent 15.5% more on lamb than during the same period ...
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News‘Love Lamb Week’ campaign pushes Welsh lamb sales up
Sales of PGI Welsh Lamb have increased significantly this year thanks to help from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) ‘Love Lamb Week’ campaign.According to HCC, sales of PGI Welsh Lamb have grown this year as many turned to cooking during lockdown including younger consumers and families looking ...
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NewsVoting for FMT Awards closing soon
The deadline for online voting for the upcoming Food Management Today Industry Awards is set to close next week on Monday 2nd November.The winners from the 2020 Food Management Today Industry Awards.Voting is open for the following categories:Food Manufacturer of the YearBest Ingredients SupplierBest Machinery/Equipment SupplierBest Trade OrganisationBest Training InitiativeFood ...
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NewsProduct nominations for FMT Awards open until 2nd November
Meat processors, manufacturers and retailers are being urged to send in their product nominations for the upcoming Food Management Today Industry Awards before the 2nd November deadline.Nominate and vote online at foodmanagement.today/awards/.Products can be entered for the following six categories:Most Innovative Packaging DevelopmentBest Frozen ProductBest Red Meat ProductBest Poultry ProductBest ...
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NewsMore than 140 Covid-19 cases confirmed at Cranswick Country Foods
Cranswick Country Food’s meat processing plant in Watton, Norfolk has confirmed 144 workers have tested positive for coronavirus.Cranswick Country Food's site in Watton, Norfolk. Image: Google Street View.Norfolk County Council confirmed that 144 cases were confirmed from 333 tests and, as a result, all 1,000 members of staff will be ...
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NewsPost-Brexit trade talks set for make or break week
The UK is entering a crucial period in post-Brexit trade talks as negotiators aim to determine an outline to an agreement this week.Michel Barnier and other EU negotiators arrived in London on Thursday to continue talks and are planned to stay until Wednesday. Talks are set to continue throughout this ...
