All Red Meat articles – Page 6
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NewsNFU report urges government to back British
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is calling on the government to ensure Britain’s food production will not slip below its current level of 60% self-sufficiency, alongside greater ambition in promoting British food at home and abroad to aid food security.NFU president Minette Batters.The call came on Back British Farming Day ...
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News75% of UK meat processing sector commits to cut waste
WRAP has published its Meat in a Net Zero World Annual Progress Summary for 2020-2021, which highlights the initiative’s significant progress and the areas that requirement further improvement.In June 2020, 40 stakeholders from across the UK meat production and supply chain came together, facilitated by WRAP, to pledge to make ...
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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 ...
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NewsCovid disruption among factors driving drop in red meat exports
Strong domestic demand, the impact of Covid-19 and logistical issues following Brexit have impacted red meat exports during the first half of 2021, according to data analysed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Data from HMRC indicated that UK exports of beef were 31% lower in the first ...
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News“No need to cut out meat”, BNF report finds
The British Nutrition Foundation has published a review paper examining the current evidence on the changes required in high-income countries to make diets “simultaneously more environmentally sustainable as well as healthier.”The review recommended further consideration be made to the nutritional quality of diets, alongside environmental benefits, to achieve "sustainable diets ...
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News“Still more work to do” on availability of Scottish red meat
The Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group has called for greater opportunity to work with the public sector and providers of red meat in Scotland to increase the availability of locally-sourced red meat.The Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group is chaired by Quality Meat Scotland, and consists of representation from organisations such ...
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NewsMeat bucks trend as global food prices decline
A benchmark report by the United Nations (UN) has found that meat prices rose marginally from June, while global food commodity prices fell in July for the second consecutive month.The latest FAO Food Price Index averaged 123 points in July 2021, 1.2% lower than the previous month although still 31% ...
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NewsAHDB reports cattle prices on the rise
The latest figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) reveal that prime cattle prices continue their upward trajectory, while prime cattle kill is down on last year.According to data gathered by AHDB, prime cattle prices rose across the board in the latest reporting week, despite an increase in ...
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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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NewsCCF says cross-border trade 'not a priority' for Brexit negotiators
The Cold Chain Federation has responded to the EU's three-month postponement of the ban on British chilled meat sales in Northern Ireland.Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation.Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, said: “Three more months of the same standoff is not going to ...
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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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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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NewsBritish shoppers bring retail boom for red meat
Consumers across Britain spent a significant total of £4.1 billion on beef, lamb and pork in 12 months alone, according to the latest data released by Kantar, the consumer-insight experts.Covering the 52 weeks to 16 May 2021, this is an impressive increase of 12.6% when compared to the previous year. ...
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NewsNew government mentor scheme to boost red meat exports
The Department for International Trade (DIT) will match experienced exporters with UK farmers and food companies looking to export for the first time, starting with red meat producers.Run in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the mentoring scheme will provide practical ...
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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 ...
