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...
UK food manufacturer British Premium Sausage Company has won new listings with two major supermarkets, resulting in 35 employees not having to be furloughed.
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has suggested a simple change to current Job Retention Scheme that it believes would save taxpayer money.
We know how disappointed you must be at not being able to attend this year’s Foodex show in Birmingham due to the coronavirus situation. However all is not lost as GlobalMeatNews has assembled a selection of the top equipment that was due to be showcased...
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.
Poultry processor Moy Park has announced hundreds of temporary jobs at its Northern Ireland and UK sites to help maintain supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK government has designated food production staff, including those in the meat industry, as key workers as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
UK exports of fresh and frozen beef recorded strong year-on-year growth in January, according to latest Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Beef & Lamb statistics.
Growth in emerging markets has helped collagen producer Devro to maintain profits during 2019 however it warned that future success could be impacted by the Coronavirus.
Scientists from The Pirbright Institute in the UK have worked with University College London (UCL) to map the expression of genes across the entire African Swine Fever (ASF) virus genome.
The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding ahead of trade negotiations between the two countries.
UK pork processor Cranswick has increased its self-sufficiency in domestic pigs with the acquisition of the Buckle family pig farming and rearing operation.
UK discount retailer Aldi has launched a new way of sourcing fresh Scotch Aberdeen Angus Beef that is hoped will provide a long-term, economically sustainable solution for farmers, processors and retailers.
JBS Global UK has pledged an AUS$100,000 donation to help rebuild fences and other farm infrastructure that have been damaged or destroyed in the recent bushfires in Australia.
The UK and Australian governments have collaborated on a joint simulated exercise to practice biosecurity measures in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
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.
The contract for Official Controls delivery in approved meat and dairy establishments in England and Wales will be delivered by Eville and Jones Ltd, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from 30 March 2020.
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.
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.
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.
UK pork processor Tulip Ltd has announced that it is to invest more than £40,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy in the local community in East Midlands town Coalville.
UK pork processor Cranswick has signed a partnership deal with Spanish processor Costa Food Group through its Continental Foods division to supply the British market.
An Oxford University study has found the total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK dropped by 29% between 2015-2018. “Sustained pressure on business, including fiscal measures, has led to a striking reduction,” say the researchers.
Meat substitute product OmniMeat has been launched on the retail market in Singapore after notching-up success in the foodservice sector, with Japan and the UK next on the brand’s hitlist.
The ongoing Brexit process caused major frustrations for New Zealand producers and led to them turning their attention elsewhere due to the constant delays.
An incident of low pathogenic avian flu of the H5 strain has been confirmed at a commercial chicken farm in England, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
With trendy plant-based alternatives such as soy milk or almond milk, consumers often find a health halo around indulgent coffee shop drinks. But festive favourites such as hot chocolate and sweetly-spiced lattes contain ‘huge’ amounts of sugar, says...