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Scotland’s haggis makers heartened at prospect of US breakthrough

By Oliver Morrison

The UK’s international trade secretary, Liz Truss, is pressing the US to end its ban on haggis imports as the two countries negotiate the terms of a trade deal. It’s a big if, but should the ban be lifted it presents exciting opportunities for a product...

AHDB has seen a spike in new signups for its online training programmes

Meat training sign-ups spike since lockdown

By Gwen Ridler

New registrations to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) meat education programme (MEP) have increased by 50% since the coronavirus lockdown.

Levy board changes proposed following industry consultation

Levy board changes proposed following industry consultation

By Aidan Fortune

Proposals to introduce a five-year ballot policy for levy payers on industry activity as well as changes to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) structure have been put forward by the UK government following a consultation into the...

BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme

BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme

By Aidan Fortune

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has suggested a simple change to current Job Retention Scheme that it believes would save taxpayer money.

Carcase balance issue to come for producers

Carcase balance issue to come for producers

By Aidan Fortune

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that unless retailers reinstate their full range of meat products, there will be an abundance of other cuts leading to falling prices for producers.

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

By Aidan Fortune

The past few weeks has seen plenty of senior level moves and appointments in the meat sector showing there’s still plenty of interest in this industry. Some of the major processors have made changes over the past month and as part of a regular update,...

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Ten reasons to attend YAN20

By Jane Byrne

Just over two weeks to go to the Young Animal Nutrition Summit, here are 10 reasons why nutritionists and feed formulators should attend.

New Zealand targets growth markets

New Zealand targets growth markets

By Aidan Fortune

In the second part of GlobalMeatNews’ interview with New Zealand’s representative in the UK, Jeff Grant, we discuss growth markets and categories for red meat producers.

New Zealand welcomes Brexit certainty

New Zealand welcomes Brexit certainty

By Aidan Fortune

The New Zealand meat industry has expressed a sense of relief over the UK’s exit from the European Union this week as it provides clarity on the situation.

Endemic disease focus group set up by UK meat industry

Endemic disease focus group set up by UK meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

A new UK-wide cattle and sheep industry group is to be created to speed up progress against endemic diseases and reputational challenges that cost the cattle and sheep sectors an estimated £500m per year.

BMPA to hold climate change event

BMPA to hold climate change event

By Aidan Fortune

Industry body British Meat Processors Association along with other partner organisations is to hold a one-day event to examine the science behind livestock related climate change.

European livestock bodies take action to tackle farming myths

European livestock bodies take action to tackle farming myths

By Aidan Fortune

Representatives from the European livestock sector gathered this week in front of the European Commission buildings in Brussels to address the danger of oversimplifying the debate around livestock and its role in society.

Waitrose makes British lamb pledge

Waitrose makes British lamb pledge

By Aidan Fortune

Premium UK retailer Waitrose has pledged to source all own label fresh and frozen lamb from British lamb producers 365 days of the year.

Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

By Aidan Fortune

A pledge outlining 25 actions to help reduce the need for antibiotics in animals has been proposed by a body representing Europe’s leading manufacturers of animal medicines.

HCC chairman Kevin Roberts unveiled the new marketing campaign at the group's annual conference

Sustainability campaign launched by Welsh meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

A £250,000 marketing and communications campaign to promote the positive environmental story behind the production of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef was launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).

Slaughter proposals slammed by livestock industry

Slaughter proposals slammed by livestock industry

By Aidan Fortune

Plans by the UK’s Conservative Party to introduce a ban on live exports of farm animals and suggestions that they should be slaughtered at the closest abattoir have been heavily criticised.

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