All Wales articles – Page 8
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NewsBrands to star in virtual Royal Welsh Show
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has prepared a week of activities in order to promote Welsh brands through the Royal Welsh Show’s ‘Virtual Show’ platform.Michelin-starred chef Hywel Griffiths will be one of the stars inspiring consumers to try new recipes in HCC’s videos on the Virtual Royal ...
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NewsPoultry farm bumps up production following surge in sales
Welsh farm Rhug Estate is responding to increased customer demand for chicken by increasing production by 25% a week on its farm.Rhug’s organic chickens on the farm near Corwen, Denbighshire, north Wales.Poultry sales in the UK have seen a 9% growth during the first three months of this year, but ...
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NewsNSA welcomes Welsh Government’s response to future of farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s response to the Sustainable Farming and Our Land consultation but says it has some concern about the longevity of policy changes.This comes after an official response was published to last year’s consultation which received over 3,300 responses from farmers.It proposed ...
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NewsNew campaign urges consumers to ‘Make It’ with lamb
The first phase of a GB wide campaign encouraging consumers to Make it with lamb has launched this month.Celebrity chef, John Torode, has backed the campaign by demonstrating the versatility of lamb.Delivered by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion ...
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NewsRed meat exports continue despite lockdowns
Latest trade figures from HMRC show that there continues to be a strong export market for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, despite the disruption caused by coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and beyond.HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.UK exports of beef and sheepmeat are down in April 2020 compared with the same ...
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News2 Sisters Llangefni poultry processing facility reopens
The 2 Sisters Food Group has announced that it has now been able to safely reopen its poultry processing factory in Llangefni following an outbreak of Covid-19 amongst its workforce. A 2 Sisters Food Group factory based in Willand was evacuated on Tuesday.In a statement the Group said: "As a ...
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NewsWelsh Government issues new guidance for meat plants
Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales has issued new guidance for Welsh meat processing and food production plants about preventing and managing outbreaks of coronavirus.The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething.The guidance has been developed with Public Health Wales and other ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
