All Wales articles – Page 8
-
NewsWelsh health minister responds to virus outbreaks in meat plants
The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething MS, has published his response to the outbreaks of coronavirus across a number of meat processing plants in Wales.The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething MS.In a written statement, Gething said: “Over the last week, ...
-
NewsJobs at Castell Howell Foods under consultation
Castell Howell Foods Ltd, the Carmarthenshire based food wholesaler and processor, has entered into a period of consultation with its employees with regard to potential job cuts due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the foodservice and hospitality sector.Castell Howell's 50,000sq. ft. depot extension at its HQ in ...
-
NewsRetail figures show growth in red meat sales
Analysis of recently released retail sales data from Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that the last 12 weeks yielded a largely positive picture for red meat sales in Great Britain. Sales of beef steaks were up in 2020 compared to last year.Whilst the market continues to face pressures around Coronavirus, total ...
-
NewsNew figures reveal fall in lamb exports as Covid-19 disruption hits meat industry
Newly-released trade figures from HM Revenue and Customs show that the volume of sheepmeat exported from the UK in the first quarter of 2020 was 15% lower than last year, entirely thanks to a 40% fall in March as coronavirus lockdowns came into effect.PGI Welsh Lamb.Exports fell from 8,748 tonnes ...
-
NewsNew HCC board convenes during continued crisis
New additions to the Board of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) met with their colleagues virtually with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic top of the agenda.HCC Board at their virtual meeting. Top left (clockwise) Kevin Roberts, Gwyn Howells, Melody Chapman and Minister Lesley Griffiths.Lesley Griffiths, Minister ...
-
NewsWelsh Government sets out proposals to support farmers post Brexit
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs for Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has outlined her proposals to support Welsh farmers post-Brexit after receiving the views of industry bodies, farmers and the public.Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.A consultation commissioned by the Welsh Government sought the views on ...
-
NewsCoronavirus must not undermine long-term livestock health, says FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has written to the Welsh Economy Minister, Ken Skates, in support of the British Veterinary Association’s call for action to ensure that the Covid-19 pandemic does not lead to a future reduction in veterinary capacity. A vital part of maintaining and improving livestock health ...
-
NewsWelsh chef celebrates Great British Beef Week with ‘pimp your steak’ challenge
Welsh BBQ chef Chris Roberts is calling on the public and other celebrities to ‘pimp-up’ their steak sandwiches to support Welsh farmers during Great British Beef Week.Welsh BBQ chef, Chris Roberts, has set his challenge with HCC - Meat Promotion Wales to celebrate Great British Beef Week.To mark the start ...
-
NewsBeef market concerns intensify
The beef industry remains under continued pressure, particularly the cull cow market, from the near-complete closure of the foodservice industry in the UK and Europe, according to the latest market analysis from Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).John Richards, industry development and relations manager at HCC.The ceasing of trade ...
-
NewsNew appointments to HCC Board
Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Government Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, has announced the appointment of four new non-executive directors to the board of Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The four new board members ...
-
NewsHCC responds to Covid-19 challenges
The near complete closure of the multi-billion-pound eating out sector at home and abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic has caused major instability in market prices, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC is responding to the crisis by targeting activity in the domestic market to robustly ...
-
NewsBMPA to work with Welsh Government on updating guidance for workplaces
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) says it is working with the Welsh Government to get more clarification on workplace policies for businesses working in the meat and food sector during the coronavirus pandemic.The Government has expanded the physical distancing requirements in legislation because of concerns that some employers who ...
-
NewsSports groups uncover nutritional value of Welsh lamb
Sports groups in Wales discovered the nutritional credentials of Welsh lamb during a series of volunteer tasting sessions which took place around the country.Beth Kenure and Stacey Horne from Llandaff North Women’s rugby team at the Cardiff Lamb Tasting Events.Volunteer consumer groups were invited to take part in the Welsh ...
-
NewsWelsh lamb and beef in the spotlight on St. David’s Day
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) marked St. David’s Day by promoting Welsh lamb and PGI beef at a number of different events in Wales and abroad.HCC offer samples of Welsh lamb at a major supermarket for St. David's Day.The promotional body is currently running a multi-media campaign ...
-
NewsHMRC report reveals surge in Welsh lamb exports
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has welcomed the publication of full-year export statistics for 2019 by HMRC which showed a considerable increase in sheepmeat exports.Sheepmeat exports jumped 7.1% by value and 12.6% by volume compared to the previous year, despite a lower than usual volume of trade ...
-
NewsLargest ever Welsh Lamb tasting programme
One of the biggest ever Welsh Lamb controlled taste testing programmes has already logged nearly 500 consumers in three sessions in two months - and their initial popular verdict confirms Welsh Lamb’s place at the global top taste table.A group of consumers at Cardiff City Stadium after tasting 7 cuts ...
-
NewsLamb consumer trends shift in 2019
New figures from Kantar Worldpanel for GB lamb purchasing trends in 2019 show that the total spend on lamb at retail has been relatively stable during this period. The volume of lamb purchased in GB decreased by 1.7% on year-earlier levels to stand at 61,200 tonnes.PGI Welsh Lamb.The volume sales ...
-
NewsYoung hill farmer features in £250,000 HCC campaign
A young farmer from the Ceiriog valley in Wales is starring in a nationwide campaign promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.Caryl Hughes filming HCC's new adverts on her farm in the Ceiriog valleyCaryl Hughes, who farms in partnership with her family near Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, features in Hybu Cig ...
-
NewsWales steps up preparations for World Butchers’ Challenge in US
A team of Welsh butchers is stepping up training in preparation for the World Butchers’ Challenge in the United States later this year.The butchery team that will represent Wales at the World Butchers’ Challenge in the United States this year.Craft Butchery Team Wales will make their debut at the biennial ...
-
NewsWelsh red meat takes centre stage at Culinary Olympics
The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), backed by HCC – Meat Promotion Wales, will showcase the best of Welsh red meat at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany this month.Welsh red meat will feature on the Olympic Menu in Germany.The CAW team will represent Wales at the event which hosts ...
