All Poultry & Game articles – Page 5
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NewsFood industry welcomes temporary visas
Organisations from across the food supply chain have reacted positively to the change in legislation but warn that solutions are still needed for “the wider labour needs.” The government has announced that up to 5,500 poultry workers will be able to work in the UK for three months until 24th ...
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NewsUK CO2 shortages "could cancel Christmas", says Bernard Matthews boss
Bernard Matthews boss Ranjit Singh Boparan has voiced concerns over the current gas shortages, warning that the crisis could jeopardise food supplies unless the government intervenes.The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has also spoken out about the current CO2 shortages, warning of massive disruption to the supply chain when stocks ...
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NewsNew welfare rules for animals in transit to abattoirs welcomed
The Sustainable Food Trust is among those welcoming new animal welfare measures announced by the UK government, but also calls for more 'local' abattoirs.Higher welfare standards proposed for farm animals being transported include:Introducing shorter maximum journey times for live animals – between four and 24 hours depending on the species ...
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NewsProcessed poultry outperforms key meat categories in last 12 weeks
Kantar’s latest report shows fresh processed poultry was the only key category to achieve growth across both value and volume sold (7.5% and 5.9% respectively).The growth, Kantar reported, was boosted by the 1.3 million new shoppers who have entered the market since the same period - the 12 weeks to ...
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NewsBMPA warns labour shortage is at "critically high level"
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has yet again called on the Government to act over the labour situation in the meat industry, warning that further deterioration will mean companies having to suspend production lines.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).BMPA has been warning about the critical ...
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NewsLack of succession options threatens local abattoirs
A survey of small and local abattoirs conducted by National Craft Butchers (NCB) found that 56% of owners do not have a succession plan for their business.Of the abattoirs surveyed 70% of owners are aged over 51, with 11% over the age of 66. What's more, 59% expect to close ...
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NewsBMPA renews warning about meat supply labour shortage
Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), has again called for Government action over the staff shortage that is threatening meat production.Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Allen is concerned some companies could be forced to shut down production lines altogether, with some ...
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NewsYoung butcher swaps the City for a career in meat
Robert Unwin gave up a career in insurance to retrain as a butcher and is now opening his own 'nose to tail' shop in Cumbria.Having been raised on a north Lancashire smallholding, Unwin was aware of the county's heritage of passionate farmers, family-owned abattoirs and fine grazing. While working in ...
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NewsEU extends grace period for British meat sales in NI
The European Union has formally postponed a ban on British chilled meat products being sold in Northern Ireland.Originally due to be enforced from 1st July, the ban is a consequence of the Northern Ireland Protocol that was negotiated along with the Brexit withdrawal agreement. The UK Government requested that the ...
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NewsMeat tax may be necessary, says Government's food tsar
In a leaked draft report seen by The Sun, Henry Dimbleby warned a meat levy may be on its way but should be avoided in the short term. The newspaper reported that a tax on products such as burgers, sausages, chicken nuggets, ham and bacon 'may be necessary' in order ...
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NewsMoy Park achieves health & safety hat-trick
Poultry supplier Moy Park has received three internationally recognised awards for health and safety standards.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has awarded Moy Park the Gold Award for the seventh consecutive year, as well as the Fleet Safety Gold Medal for the sixth year, and the Fleet ...
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NewsPML moves some operations to Kent satellite site
Perishable Movements Ltd says the new site just off junction 11 of the M20 will offer a 'seamless, efficient freight forwarding service'.The satellite site is located at Lympne Distribution Park, Kent.The company has invested around £3.5 million in the purchase of the 100,000 sq ft site, located in Lympne, Kent ...
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NewsUK secures access to Japan's poultry meat market
The Government has announced that UK producers now have access to Japan to export poultry meat, in an agreement estimated to be worth up to £13 million per year.The agreement reduces tariffs on frozen chicken cuts to zero over a number of years.Negotiations between the UK and Japan, the world's ...
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NewsNew trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to cut pork and poultry tariffs
The UK government has announced a new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein that includes export tariff reductions and quotas on pork, poultry and other goods. Included in the deal, agreed in principle, are 'cutting-edge digital provisions' that the government stated will limit unnecessary paperwork and allow goods to ...
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NewsCIEH calls for clarification on EFRA’s post-Brexit meat exports report
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, but asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.CIEH stated that it mostly welcomed the report, which raised serious concerns for exporters of time-sensitive fresh and live ...
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NewsAvian Influenza housing measures to be lifted
Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the chief veterinary officer from England, Scotland and Wales has announced.The housing measures, which came in across Great Britain in December, were implemented to protect flocks across the country from the ...
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NewsHigh growth for poultry sector is forecast as Covid restrictions force market change
Poultry producers must choose between targeting premium products at cash-rich consumers stuck at home or prioritising their value offerings for those feeling the financial strain of Covid-19, according to new research from Rabobank.The report, Covid-19’s Impact on the Global Poultry Industry, suggests that European poultry producers face a dual market ...
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NewsBPC to host virtual roundtable on post-Brexit trade in food
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is to host a virtual roundtable to discuss the new trade deal with Europe and what this really means for food producers and consumers in the UK.The roundtable will focus on the ways in which various trade barriers can be mitigated to avoid a food ...
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NewsBritain urgently needs its Christmas food heroes, says BPC
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is seeking an urgent exemption for non-UK seasonal poultry workers from quarantine restrictions to ensure Christmas supply does not collapse. BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.The proposed exemption will cover at least 1000 seasonal workers coming from Poland, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia ...
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NewsHSA publishes welfare guidance for small poultry producers
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has produced new, updated animal welfare guidance aimed at small-scale and seasonal poultry producers and processors.The guidance highlights that small-scale and seasonal slaughter is also subject to regulations additional to those relating to animal welfare at slaughter. These include registration with the environmental health department ...
