All Red Meat articles – Page 8
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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 ...
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NewsLivestock market prices reach historical highs
Farmgate prices for lamb and beef have been on an upward trend since the start of 2021, reaching a level that’s considerably higher than the long-term average, according to analysis from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.The current average price of prime lambs in ...
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NewsRed meat sector ready for Brexit but concern remains over tariffs
Lamb and beef exporters in Wales are prepared for new paperwork and administration processes at the end of the transition period but are very concerned about the impact of tariffs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC chief executive, Gwyn ...
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NewsMeat and poultry growth slows as consumers ‘Eat Out to Help Out’
Growth in sales of fresh meat and poultry slowed in the four weeks to the 6th September as Brits took advantage of the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, according to the latest market insight from Kantar.Both fresh primary (6.0%) and fresh processed meat and poultry (6.4%) recorded single digit ...
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NewsCelebrity chef champions British lamb for National Curry Week
Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE has teamed up with the UK’s meat promotional bodies to promote British lamb as part of National Curry Week.Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE.Chef Todiwala, who runs Café Spice Namaste in London, has partnered with AHDB, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality ...
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NewsKevin Roberts to step down as HCC chair
Kevin Roberts, the chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has announced his intention to stand down in the spring after four years at the helm of the Welsh red meat levy body.Kevin Roberts will step down as chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales ...
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News28,000 healthcare professionals to discuss the benefits of red meat
In this year’s virtual Nursing in Practice, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will discuss the health benefits of red meat with up to 28,000 nurses from all over the UK.The annual Nursing in Practice conference brings nurses and healthcare professionals together to hear the latest research and ...
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NewsQMS celebrates 30 years of quality assurance
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Scottish red meat industry’s Quality Assurance Scheme. Established in 1990, it has been the longest-running scheme of its kind in the world.The scheme aims to provide the industry and consumers with assurance that animals are reared to a stringent ...
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NewsStrong start to the year for red meat exports
Red meat exports from the UK have enjoyed a good start to the year with shipments already worth £733 million in the first six months, according to latest figures released by HMRC.Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB's international market development director.Exports were up nearly 3% on the same period last year, with ...
