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7066 | British pig meat exporters on a mission in California | British pig meat exporters have taken the first steps towards maximising new opportunities in California following the introduction of new legislation, informs AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">California’s Proposition 12 legislation came into force on 1 January 2024, establishing stricter production standards including the provision of greater freedom of movement for pigs. The legislation prevents the sale in the state of pig meat that does not meet the new criteria.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Six UK pig meat exporters have travelled to California on a five-day trade mission to meet and do business with several key buyers.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The mission includes meetings with several quality meat distributors, wholesalers and visiting major supermarkets, including the second largest chain in North America, providing the perfect platform to showcase quality British pig meat produced to the highest standards.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Susana Morris, AHDB Senior Trade Development Manager, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"With 40% of our pig production bred outdoors, the introduction of Proposition 12 in California has the potential to create significant export opportunities for British pig meat exporters. It emphasises how important animal welfare is to consumers and the great work that our farmers and the industry in general are doing.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"California has a population of circa 40 million, with 15% of US pig meat production consumed there. However, US domestic production is unlikely to be able to meet demand in California for pig meat produced to the new higher standards in the short term. British pig meat producers are, however, well placed to meet some of this demand and our trade mission is aimed at helping our industry showcase our world-class produce and maximise this new opportunity.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Other states are also making similar proposals to California and therefore further opportunities could present themselves more widely in the US in the future. Again, our pig meat sector will be in a strong position to meet this demand as and when it comes to fruition. In the meantime, we look forward to this mission bearing fruit.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Our levy payers have made it very clear how much they value AHDB’s export activity and our latest mission is a further demonstration of how we are working with industry to help deliver tangible outcomes for the pig meat sector".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-02 00:10:48 | 2025-07-12 13:00:49 | Details Edit Delete | |
4575 | "The export hurdles we face are not going away" - BMPA | British meat companies are painting a very different picture from the one presented by the Government. | <p>The first <a href="http://britishmeatindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Brexit-impact-report-web.pdf">Brexit Impact Report</a> issued by the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) paints a different picture from the one offered by the Government. Dismissing trade disruption at the borders as simply short-term ‘teething problems’ is no longer credible, as the first quarter outside the EU market presents a grim outlook for the UK meat exports. Companies are reporting systemic weaknesses in the current export system, mountains of red tape and a potential permanent loss of trade of between 20% and 50%. Nick Allen, CEO of The British Meat Processors Association explains: “British companies who are dealing with the new issues on the ground are best placed to offer constructive solutions, but these solutions need support and investment from Government to build a new system that is fit for purpose.”</p> <p>The report focuses on three key areas that, if addressed, would drastically improve our ability to hold on to our trade with EU customers.</p> <p>Inspection and certification – learning from other more efficient and cost-effective systems;<br /> Electronic documentation – moving from an antiquated paper-based system to a modern, integrated digital system;<br /> Common Veterinary Area – negotiating a more robust agreement with the EU to follow parallel rules which would ease problems sending food to both the EU and to Northern Ireland.</p> <p>Nick Allen added: “The export hurdles we face are now in plain sight and are not going away. We need Government to urgently re-engage with both the industry and the EU to work out detailed and lasting solutions. The British Meat Processors Association and its members stand ready to consult with the Government and map out those solutions”.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-03-31 07:18:21 | 2025-07-12 13:24:54 | Details Edit Delete | ||
6827 | UK: Concerns grow over risks of low imported egg standards | British Lion eggs, NFU and RSPCA have voiced their concerns in the national media with the increasing volume and low standard of imported eggs, following figures from the Animal and Plant Health Agency. | <p><span lang="DE">Data shows that the number of eggs imported from Poland rose by more than 2,000%, from 46 consignments to 1,095 between 2021 and August 2023. The FSA has linked Polish eggs to a large Salmonella outbreak in the UK earlier this year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Minette Batters, the president of the NFU, said she was "staggered" by the figures: "When the medical advice is to eat British Lion eggs [stamped to show they have been produced in accordance with a code of practice], why on earth would they be importing eggs produced to standards that would be illegal in the UK?"</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Gary Ford, for the BEIC, said "it was very disappointing" to see imports growing, "particularly at a time when British producers have been struggling due to poor returns".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-10-26 00:05:23 | 2025-07-11 19:10:25 | Details Edit Delete | |
5581 | Morrisons becomes first retailer to put the British lion logo on its quiches | British Lion egg processors have congratulated Morrisons on becoming the first retailer to put the British Lion logo on its range of quiches, championing the use of British Lion egg ingredients and showing support for British farming. | <p>Morrisons shared the news on LinkedIn that the new range of nine quiches are available in-store, and British Lion egg processors are calling on other major retailers to follow suit.</p> <p>Andrew Joret, British Egg Industry Council Chairman, said: "Congratulations to Morrisons for being the first major retailer to champion the use of British Lion egg ingredients in its own label quiche range. It is fantastic to see a major supermarket showing much needed support for British farming and highlighting the use of British Lion egg ingredients. We hope to see other retailers follow suit, meeting shopper expectations and satisfying demand for the use of British eggs in food made in the UK."</p> <p>With more than 80% of British consumers wanting to see more provenance on pack, highlighting the use of British Lion egg products on pack is now more crucial than ever, as it signifies quality, provenance and shows support for British farmers.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2022-07-19 04:21:25 | 2025-07-12 05:13:12 | Details Edit Delete | |
5248 | 63,350 tonnes of lamb sold last year in the UK retail | <p>British consumers are willing to spend more on lamb, according to data collected in 2021 in the UK market. The product ended the year with strong support from consumers, according to the latest sales data from Kantar. Lamb leg roasting joints performed well at retail when compared to Christmas 2020, with the volume of meat sold up +1.2%, and 6% higher than Christmas 2019.<br />While the overall volume of lamb sold at GB retailers in 2021 was 3% down on the bumper year of 2020 at 63,350 tonnes, the meat’s popularity among shoppers remains well above pre-pandemic levels, with the volume of lamb bought in 2021 exceeding that of 2019 by 2.4%.<br />In financial terms, the value of the lamb retail sector continues to rise. British consumers spent £662.5 million on lamb in 2021, 1.5% more than the previous year and a whopping 12.6% more than 2019.</p> <p>The strong lamb sales at the end of the year were part of a robust Christmas period for the grocery sector, despite price inflation becoming more acute. Groceries as a whole were 3.5% more expensive overall in December 2021 compared to the previous festive period, whilst the average price of lamb was up 4.6% year-on-year.<br />According to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the retail data shows lamb in a strong position heading into the New Year.<br />"The popularity of lamb among British shoppers is substantially higher now than it was two years ago before the Covid pandemic. Although sales are slightly below the 2020 peak in terms of volume, spending on lamb has continued to grow across most types of cuts and products.<br />“Given the tight supply and high farmgate prices during much of 2021, it’s not surprising that there has been some upward movement in the retail price in the short term, and this may be part of the reason for the increased popularity of more economic products such as mince, where sales are up more than 20% as against 2019. Overall, retail consumers have come back to lamb over the past two years, with over 50% of the British population buying lamb at some point over that period", confirmed HCC Data Analyst Glesni Phillips.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2022-01-25 11:38:23 | 2025-07-12 08:58:12 | Details Edit Delete | |||
771 | New bill on animal welfare proposed by Labour Party | British consumers have the right to know if the animals were stunned or not before being slaughtered, insist the MP's. | <p>A new law on animal welfare could offer information about the methods used to kill an animal directly to the shoppers if a labourist proposal gets its way through the Parliament. The draft asks for new labelling of meat products in order to inform the consumers if the meat comes from an animal stunned before being slaughtered or killed as requested by sacrificial rules of Kosher and Halal compliance as well as the country of origin how it was produced.</p> <p>All the animals slaughtered according to Kosher requirements and some of the animals meeting the Halal compliance must be killed while conscious. Some vets and animal welfare groups say this causes unnecessary suffering. Current UK law requires all other meat to be stunned before slaughter. The labelling plan is just part of a major package of laws to protect animal welfare, to be announced by Labour today.</p> <p>Some of the proposals could lead to a withdrawal of Foie Gras from the UK market as the Labour MP's are contesting the way the gees and ducks are feed in order to gain weight. Another one is requesting for banning live exports of animals for slaughter or fattening and introducing mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses. "Our vision is one where no animal is made to suffer unnecessary pain and we continue to drive up standards and practice in line with the most recent advances and understanding", explained Sue Hayman MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, quoted by <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/labour-wants-meat-labels-tell-14285980">Birmingham Mail</a> newspaper.</p> <p>However, some of the measures are already in place as the British Government has introduced new laws on animal welfare as the one regarding mandatory CCTV into slaughterhouses across the UK.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Pixabay</em>)</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-02-14 10:07:11 | 2025-07-12 11:02:19 | Details Edit Delete | ||
4124 | Retail beef sales increases in the UK | <p>Data released by Kantar Worldpanel for the twelve-week period up to 9 August shows consumers spending over half a billion pounds on beef, helping to offset the loss of business in the eating out sector due to COVID restrictions. Total retail sales were £522.7 million (€577.5 million), up 19.3% on the same period last year, with consumers purchasing a total of 65,000 tonnes of beef (up 16.2%).</p> <p>Larger households and families with children saw a large increase in the volume of beef purchased. Households with three or more members bought over 20% more beef than the same time last year, with larger households’ purchase of roasting joints up a remarkable 47.2%. Demand for beef mince, which saw a surge in March during pre-lockdown panic buying, was relatively stable – with purchases up just under 10% on the year. Sales of steaks were 21% higher than the same period in 2019, helped by retailer discounts. Roasting joints were slightly more expensive than last summer, but nevertheless saw a big growth in demand, resulting in consumers spending 34.7% more on such cuts than a year ago.<br />"The initial panic buying phase in the spring where we saw demand for mince for the freezer rather than other cuts, combined with the closure of pubs and restaurants, was a huge challenge for our farmers and processors. But the response has been fantastic from the consuming public. Kantar Worldpanel’s beef retail sales data, like its equally positive recent figures for lamb, show that the consumer has come back to fresh red meat as a healthy and nutritious choice for family meals," commented Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Data Analyst Glesni Phillips.<br />Several promotional campaigns were launched in England, Scotland and Wales, encouraging shoppers to try new recipes at home, and re-create the dishes they would have eaten in restaurants. "The most positive aspect to these statistics is the sales of premium cuts such as roasting joints and steaks. For farmers and processors it was vital that these cuts, which previously would have been in high demand from the foodservice sector, were purchased by GB domestic consumers," added Glesni Phillips.</p> | 1 | Retail | 2020-09-28 11:07:04 | 2025-07-12 11:24:47 | Details Edit Delete | |||
2644 | Marel and Cranswick to build the 'most advanced' poultry plant in Europe | British company Cranswick PLC has entered an agreement with Marel to build 'a state-of-the-art 15,000 bph [250 bpm] greenfield poultry processing plant'. | <p>The new plant will be equipped with Marel Poultry systems and solutions from live bird handling to the labeling equipment.</p> <p>With the help of these systems, Cranswick will be able to process chicken <a title="15,000 bph processing" href="https://marel.com/products-solutions/15000-bph-processing/" data-udi="umb://document/e5df110d26ea4d4a9762f9989ea50e3c">at a line speed of 15,000 bph</a> [250 bpm], "the fastest possible in the industry today". </p> <p>Cranswick, one of the UK’s leading producers of fresh pork, recently revealed its plan to diversify into other proteins. That’s why the company acquired Crown Chicken in Weybread. The plan is to expand its poultry activities in a brand new factory half an hour down the road at Eye in Suffolk.</p> <p>The new £54 million ($69 million) processing facility on the Norfolk/Suffolk border could create up to 400 jobs for the region. </p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-02-28 05:04:05 | 2025-07-12 15:43:54 | Details Edit Delete | ||
6565 | US importers given a taste of British cheese and lamb | British cheese and lamb were on the menu at a recent showcase in New York as part of the continued push to help levy payers find new markets in the USA, according to AHDB. | <p><span lang="DE">The event, held this week, was timed to coincide with the city’s three-day Summer Fancy Food Show – an exhibition that draws many importers, distributors and retailers from across North America.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As well as providing a good networking opportunity it helped introduce those in the US food sector to a range of cheeses and raise their understanding of what lamb can bring to the dinner table.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">AHDB’s senior exports manager for Americas Susana Morris, who was at the event, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“When it comes to lamb, our aim is to build the supply chain across the US now that the market has re-opened.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“We know some 40% of consumers in the USA are not lamb consumers, and we’re up against concerns over taste and familiarity as well as limited knowledge of how to prepare and serve it.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“But through a carvery of lamb, we pushed the message that these animals are farmed sustainably with welfare and a grass-fed diet key factors that help produce a tasty meat”.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lucy Randolph, AHDB’s senior exports manager for dairy, added:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“We looked to follow up from a similar event in Las Vegas in January.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“We offered a fabulous showcase of cheeses to the audience for them to try.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">“It was great to see a number of exporters, importers, distributors, buyers, retailers and foodservice people taking up the opportunity to network and enjoy some quality produce from our side of the Atlantic”.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-07 00:10:24 | 2025-07-12 01:36:50 | Details Edit Delete | |
8533 | Reopening of the British market for French ducks vaccinated against HPAI | British authorities have announced that they will allow the resumption of exports of meat from ducks raised in France and vaccinated against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from 22 May 2025. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The British market was closed in March 2024 due to France's mandatory duck vaccination strategy, which began in October 2023. British authorities then questioned the effectiveness of the post-vaccination surveillance protocol applied in France.<br />Since the market's closure, numerous discussions have taken place between the French and British authorities, particularly between the relevant ministers, Ms. GENEVARD and Mr. ZEICHNER. These lively and constructive discussions have led to a rapprochement of viewpoints, based on the detailed information provided by France.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The lifting of this embargo is a significant success in terms of health diplomacy. The Directorate General for Food (DGAL) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, in collaboration with the services of the French Embassy in London, the services of FranceAgriMer, and professionals in the duck industry, mobilized to respond to the questions and expectations of the British authorities. During the final phase of evaluating the implementation of the HPAI vaccination program, the British Office for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Trade Assurance (UK SPS Office) conducted an audit in France from December 2 to 6, 2024. This included analyzing the passive and active surveillance programs to ensure their proper implementation on the ground.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The mission to France allowed the auditors to appreciate the robustness and quality of the design and implementation of the French vaccination program. This robustness of the French vaccination program must be maintained during future vaccination campaigns so that all other third countries have increasing confidence and thus lift the embargoes on our exports of poultry and poultry products.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in France: "Two years after the start of our vaccination campaign, which is of unprecedented scale internationally, I am pleased with the trust we have been able to maintain with our commercial partners and I would like to underline the commitment of all the stakeholders who have contributed to this success."</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-06-02 00:10:28 | 2025-07-12 14:39:31 | Details Edit Delete | |
8411 | Britain blocks meat imports from EU | Britain has decided to "temporarily" bann imports of meat and dairy products from the EU. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">More precisely, the British government has introduced a series of measures that prohibit holidaymakers from bringing meat and dairy products from the EU into Britain. The aim is to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as much as possible. According to the Department of Agriculture, the restrictions only apply to arrivals in Britain from the EU and not from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.<br /><br />From 12 April, travellers entering Britain from the EU are therefore prohibited from bringing with them items such as cured meats, cheeses, yoghurts and sandwiches, even if packaged or purchased duty free. Infant formula, baby food and special medical foods are exempt from the ban. Banned goods found in the luggage of travellers arriving from the EU will be seized and destroyed, the government said, and travellers could face fines of up to £5,000 (over €5,800). </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"This Government - stressed the Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Zeichner - will do everything necessary to protect British farmers from foot and mouth disease. That is why we are further strengthening protections by introducing restrictions on personal meat and dairy imports to prevent the spread of the disease and protect Britain's food security".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Earlier this year, the UK had already banned personal imports of live animals and dairy products from Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria due to confirmed outbreaks. Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious virus that affects livestock, causing painful blisters and causing major production losses. Although it does not pose a risk to humans and there are currently no cases in the UK, outbreaks are spreading across Europe. In 2001, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK led to the culling of millions of animals. </p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-04-21 00:20:00 | 2025-07-12 12:05:59 | Details Edit Delete | |
1117 | Bristol Seafood will invest $5 million in its processing facility | Bristol Seafood partnered with the Maine Technology Institute to invest almost $5 million in its Portland, Maine processing facility over the next three years. | <p>According to a company statement, Bristol Seafood received a grant of over $740 thousand from the Maine Technology Asset Fund.</p> <p>Through this investment, the company will create an additional 40 jobs and the new capabilities will provide critical and necessary infrastructure to the Portland Fish Pier.</p> <p>“We are proud to partner with MTI. Through this grant and our substantial investment, we will bring seafood products made to our uncompromising Maine standards to more consumers, create quality jobs for Mainers, and bring new processing technologies and capabilities to the local waterfront,” said Bristol’s President & CEO, Peter Handy.</p> <p>Bill Needelman, Waterfront Coordinator for the City of Portland noted, “For nearly three decades, Bristol Seafood has been an anchor of the seafood industry on the Portland Fish Pier. With this investment, we look forward to the next thirty years.”</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-04-17 16:48:10 | 2025-07-12 05:28:00 | Details Edit Delete | ||
8290 | BRF closes 2024 with record revenue and profit | BRF, one of the world's largest food companies and owner of the Sadia, Perdigão, Qualy and Banvit brands, grew in 2024 and posted the best annual results in its history. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">The company's net revenue was a record R$61.4 billion, 14% up on the previous year. With 123% growth compared to 2023, EBITDA reached R$10.5 billion, the best result for a year, and a margin of 17.4% (versus 8.8% in 4Q23). The company reported historic net income of R$3.7 billion. BRF also showed strong free cash flow generation, with R$6.5 billion, the highest since the company was founded, and closed the year with a reduction in net debt and a leverage of 0.79x. In the fourth quarter of 2024, profit was R$868 million, higher than the R$754 million recorded in 4Q23 and revenue of R$17.5 billion (R$14.4 billion in 4Q23).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The record results were driven by the increase in volumes sold, especially in the processed products portfolio, in line with efficient commercial execution, the expansion of launches and outstanding innovations, as well as the consolidation of Sadia and Perdigão as the leading brands in Brazil. In addition, the company continued to evolve in various indicators through BRF+, which in 2024 reached an additional capture of R$1.5 billion in the accumulated result for the year. “The historic results for 2024 reflect the strategic direction and consistency of work begun two years ago with a focus on operational efficiency, capturing market opportunities and financial discipline,” says Miguel Gularte, CEO of BRF. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In Brazil, EBITDA grew 45.5% to R$4.5 billion and margin of 15.5%, a gain of 4.1 percentage points compared to 2023, with progress across the entire portfolio. Volume growth in the region was significant, with processed foods standing out and market share gains in all categories. Revenues amounted to R$28.8 billion, an increase of 7.4% compared to 2023. The result was sustained by the continued evolution of commercial execution, which enabled a record 327,000 customers to be served and gains in share of shelf space, in addition to the Sadia, Perdigão and Qualy brands which continue to make a difference at the points of sale.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the international market, BRF recorded record profitability, driven mainly by its strategy of diversifying markets and increasing the share of processed products in its portfolio. In 2024, the company won 84 new export licenses, bringing the total to 175 since 2022. In the year, EBITDA was R$5.7 billion (5x the 2023 figure). Revenue was R$28.2 billion, an increase of 15.6% compared to 2023. We highlight the GCC region and Turkey, where the company maintained market leadership with 37.5% and 26% market share respectively. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In 2024, we made consistent progress, reaching excellent operating levels, contributing to the best cash generation of our history with R$6.5 billion in the year. We also reduced debt levels and were able to re-establish the remuneration of our shareholders with the payment of R$1.1 billion in interest on equity. Leverage fell from 2.01x in 2023 to 0.79x in 2024", said BRF's Vice President of Finance and IR, Fábio Mariano. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">In the Sustainability Agenda (EESG), BRF stood out as the first company in the food sector in Brazil to have its climate targets approved by the Science Based Target Initiative. The company achieved the goal of 100% monitoring of grain suppliers, bringing forward the delivery of the public commitment by one year. The company reduced its water consumption by 11.4% and achieved around 50% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources. In terms of Social Responsibility, it played a leading role with the “Together for the South” campaign, led by the BRF Institute, in support of the victims of the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, in which BRF and Marfrig together raised more than R$ 6 million.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"In 2024, BRF made important moves in continuity with its strategy of focusing on value-added products and diversifying markets, through the purchase of a stake in Addoha Poultry Company, one of the main chicken producers in Saudi Arabia; the investment in the processed plant in Henan province, China; and the signing of the agreement to acquire 50% of Gelprime, a company specializing in the production, marketing and distribution of gelatine and collagen", says Marcos Molina, Controller and Chairman of the Boards of Directors of BRF and Marfrig.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">With the best performance in the company's history, 2024 consolidated BRF's journey of efficiency and made it possible to open a new chapter of growth. The company began 2025 motivated to continue its strategy focused on added value, maximizing revenues and high performance through a team of dedicated and engaged employees.</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2025-03-19 00:15:19 | 2025-07-12 16:18:52 | Details Edit Delete | |
2669 | British consumers are saving money by cooking from scratch | Brexit, higher inflation and increased prices are the factors behind trends such as cooking from scratch at home. | <p>Almost 50% of British consumers have started to cook again from scratch due to the economic pressure they are feeling when facing Brexit, higher inflation and increased prices, according to the latest report from Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).<br />Younger consumers are driving the increase in scratch cooking, with 58% of 25–34-year-olds saying they intend to cook more meals from scratch. There is also a difference among regions of the UK, with higher proportions in London (53%) and Scotland (52%). Previously, despite a desire to cook more, some consumers were deterred by barriers such as lack of time, knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.</p> <p><img src="/files/pictures/article/Increasescratchcookinggraph.jpg?1551880403330" alt="Increasescratchcookinggraph" width="100%" /></p> <p>Price is the main factor that is pushing the British consumers back to their kitchen, followed eating for enjoyment and health. That is not necessarily bad news for the food industry. <br />A ‘recessionary-type’ behaviour will lead to:<br />- Less spend on pre-processed foods and opting for cheaper whole cuts of meat, or unprocessed vegetables and pulses;<br />- Small, affordable treats such as snacking saw an increase after the financial crash in 2008;<br />- Frozen foods or foods that can be frozen at home can help shoppers cut waste;<br />- Shoppers trading down in proteins could put continued pressure on lamb and beef but may be an opportunity for pork;<br />- Consumers trading down from brands to private label and towards discount stores.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-03-06 14:00:19 | 2025-07-12 14:52:49 | Details Edit Delete | ||
2349 | Irish fishermen are worried about losing access to UK waters | Brexit uncertainty makes waves in Ireland as the fisheries sector has an overall dependency for all stocks of more than 30% on access to British waters. | <p>Irish fishermen have expressed their concern about the uncertainty posed by Brexit and the possibility that they may lose access to UK waters after 29 March 2019. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) considers that the chaos surrounding Brexit could now face further serious challenges and potential hardship during the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. <br />Negotiations to set total allowable catches and quotas for 2019 are taking place these days in Brussels, with the KFO saying that the “all-too-real possibility” of a hard Brexit and the potential subsequent implications for fisheries after that, reports <a href="https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/brexit-uncertainty-worries-irish-fishers-on-eve-of-eu-catch-negotiations?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRZNU4yWTJabVZoTldFNCIsInQiOiJtcUJudWF3ajRWT2U0N0pKMjVsVVBiQll6M0pzYk5LVzRPK1BKZEtsRTBxendCdytsOVFpczd5UU9mTHh1RHlPUjNqTjFLS2kzVDdONG81ZDMwQkZabGFHdGJMZUpoeWh5ckh4VTBHY3hIQmJYQk9ybXl4cU41enRIeDg5RkwwOSJ9">Seafood Source</a> magazine.<br />Irish fisheries sector has an overall dependency for all stocks of more than 30% on access to British waters and KFO Chief Executive Seán O’Donoghue said that it is crucial that the council, in reaching agreement for the 2019 fishing opportunities, make a clear and unequivocal statement that these arrangements apply for the entire 2019 calendar year, irrespective of what happens with Brexit. <br />"We cannot countenance a situation whereby this access might stop on 30 March 2019, due to a hard Brexit. It is incumbent on the council to ensure that this will not happen and I am calling on Minister Creed to make this a priority during the negotiations. For us, the crucial issue remains that the linkage between access and resources to the wider trade issue be at the heart of a post-Brexit arrangement for Irish fisheries sector thereby delivering an outcome which is acceptable to us", pointed O’Donoghue.<br />Last week, UK Secretary of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Michael Gove confirmed that the government will bolster the Fisheries Bill by tabling an amendment that would oblige the Secretary of State to pursue a fairer share of fishing opportunities than the UK currently receives under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).<br />"We are taking back control of our waters and will secure a fairer share of fishing opportunities for the whole of the UK fishing industry as we leave the EU", declared Gove.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-12-18 06:43:00 | 2025-07-12 15:24:05 | Details Edit Delete | ||
2253 | Brexit is the single biggest challenge facing the red meat sector within Wales, according to a joint letter sent to Welsh Assembly Members. | <p>Brexit remains the single biggest challenge facing the red meat sector within Wales, according to Welsh National Farmers Union and British Meat Processing Association. The two organisations have called on Welsh Government to carry out a thorough impact assessment on the long-term impact of the proposed withdrawal of support payments for the active food-producing family farm, as well as the knock-on effects to the processing sector and rural communities.<br />As part of the letter to Welsh AMs, NFU Cymru and BMPA have drawn together a shared set of agreed policy principles that will be essential to safeguarding the red meat sector in Wales:<br />- EU Trade- It is essential that the UK maintains a free and frictionless trading relationship with the EU with no tariffs or non-tariff barriers</p> <p>- Non-EU Trade - There are opportunities for the red meat sector beyond the EU most notably a growing demand for protein from Asia however any future trade deals do need to be handled carefully. This must take into account the implication on domestic food production.</p> <p>- Labour – The red meat processing sector is wholly reliant on EU labour and whilst committed to recruiting domestically, the reality is that over 60% employment is from the EU. A failure to devise a system that allows us access to labour will have a serious impact on domestic production levels</p> <p>- Domestic Agricultural Policy – Brexit provides an opportunity to develop a new and dynamic agricultural policy that enables the development of a profitable, productive and progressive red meat industry in Wales. However, both organisations remain extremely concerned about the lack of focus on production in the current policy proposals and the omission of stability measures that underpin Wales’ productive capacity. NFU Cymru and BMPA call on Government to carry out a thorough impact assessment examining the long-term impact that the withdrawal of support payments could have for the active food producing family farm, as well as the knock-on effects to the processing sector and the rural communities that rely so heavily on this production base.<br />"The industry is presently facing huge uncertainty and as such we would urge Government to pause and carry out a thorough impact assessment on the long-term impact of the withdrawal of support payments for the active food producing family farm and the knock-on effects to the processing sector and the rural communities that rely so heavily on this production base.</p> <p>The red meat industry, whether it be primary producers or the processing sector, is hugely proud of its contribution to Wales and we are ambitious for the future. However, we need to be absolutely clear that without an agricultural policy that has production at its heart and enables farmers to continue to provide the highest quality livestock, the very future and viability of our farming and processing sectors and the people that rely on it are in doubt.", shows the joint letter sent to Welsh Assembly Members.</p> <p>Several assessments on Brexit have shown that Wales is going to take a serious hit after 29 March 2019 and even the leader of the Welsh government, Carwyn Jones said that Wales will be less prosperous under Theresa May's draft Brexit deal. Under the current EU budget, Wales have received £160 million a year, via the Rural Development Programme, supporting businesses, farmers and communities and £200 million a year as subsidies included in the Common Agricultural Policy, helping 16,000 Welsh farms. The single market is the destination for 90% of Wales food and drink exports and a trade barrier could be disastrous for the industry.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-11-28 07:19:35 | 2025-07-12 14:55:50 | Details Edit Delete | |||
5306 | 13% drop in UK pork imports | Brexit impact continues to make waves in the British pork market. | <p>Last year, the UK imported 320,100 tonnes of pork, down 13% from the volumes reported in 2020. In the last month of the year, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland imported 13% fewer tonnes of pork than in November, and 20% less than in the same period of the previous year, registering a total of 27,500 imported tons, according to AHDB. Among products, 15,200 tonnes of boneless cuts were imported in December compared to 11,500 tonnes of bone-in cuts. Both boneless and bone-in imports were lower than in November (16,500 tonnes boneless and 14,200 tonnes bone-in), registering drops of 8% and 20%, respectively. Compared to 2020, the annual total imported boneless pork increased by 1% and the total amount of bone-in pork decreased by 27%.<br />"This suggests that we are making use of the capacity of overseas butchers to source the necessary cuts of pork for the UK market, in a bid to lessen the workload on butchers at home," AHDB commented in a note.<br />Exports were also in decline, dropping by 25% in 2021. The United Kingdom sent 192,700 tonnes abroad in 2021, 25% less than in 2020 (258,400 tonnes). As for the month of December, 16,900 tonnes of pork were exported, 1.5% more than in November, but 24% less than in the same month of 2020. This strong decrease in exports has been caused by the change in the Chinese market. “China has been importing less pork since it managed to rebuild its own pig herd and this has had a ripple effect on world trade. UK pork exports to China were 6,600 tonnes in December 2021, almost half the amount from the same period a year earlier (11,400 tonnes). Annual UK pork exports to the EU were also down 40% year-on-year as Europe is awash in pork due in part to its own reduced trade with China," AHDB informed.</p> | 1 | Market | 2022-02-17 10:56:01 | 2025-07-12 11:40:27 | Details Edit Delete | ||
5296 | Irish meat export costs increased by 40% | Brexit frictions, bureaucracy, and increased costs of transportation to the EU market are hitting the sector's performance. | <p>Meat processors and exporters are experiencing increases in export costs of up to 40% due to the loss of frictionless trade caused by Brexit. In a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and the Marine, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) said the increased costs are due to new Customs and sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) processes, delays and disruption in logistics and direct transport cost increases. <br />Whilst the increase in direct sailings to Continental Europe has helped provide exporters with an alternative to the UK Landbridge, MII says that it costs between €500 and €800 extra per truck to send exports to Continental Europe direct. In addition, where exporters are sending trucks to the UK hauliers are facing difficulties filling their trucks for the return journey due to paperwork and logistical minefields, which means they are looking to increase the costs they charge per journey.</p> <p><strong>Brexit and COVID restrictions, a toxic combination</strong><br /> <br />MII also expressed concern about the range of further Brexit measures coming in between April and July. For example, from 1st April all products of animal origin will need to be accompanied by a veterinary certificate. This will require over 350,000 Export Health Certificates to be issued per annum, with serious potential to cause trade flow disruption and add more cost to exporting. <br />The Brexit challenges compound the difficulties the sector is facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic which has decimated demand for Irish meat products from the food service and restaurant sector on which it is so reliant. In the beef sector, this affects steak sales in particular as restaurant, catering, and food service channels account for some 60% of our steak sales. Burger sales are also impacted as fast-food outlets throughout Europe are operating at significantly reduced levels due to national lockdowns in many of our key markets. With summer BBQ season many months away opportunities to promote greater sales volumes through the retail channel are limited. <br />Over the course of the pandemic, increased sales through retail have helped but not enough to offset the decrease in foodservice. The UK uplift in retail sales experienced in early January (coinciding with the announcement of new lockdowns) has returned to normal sales levels. UK customers are starting to work through the backlog of pre-Brexit stockpiles thereby reducing their immediate demand for fresh product.<br /> <br />Meat Industry Ireland Director Cormac Healy said: “All agencies and those in the food supply chain have done excellent work to maintain the flow of trade since Brexit kicked in on 1st January, but just because tariff and quota free trade has continued doesn’t mean the changes imposed by Brexit aren’t wide ranging and costly. And we have serious concerns about the potential for disruption when new export certification arrangements come into effect in the UK from 1st April.<br />“We are dealing with the double whammy of COVID-19 and Brexit and both are relevant to the current market dynamics. COVID-19 lockdown restrictions across Ireland, the UK and Europe are leading to a major drop in demand throughout food service channels, and Brexit contingency stockpiles put in place ahead of the Brexit deadline are now being released and reducing demand.”</p> <p>(Photo source: Kress.eu)</p> <p> </p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-02-15 08:50:28 | 2025-07-12 14:44:55 | Details Edit Delete | ||
4341 | Welsh meat producers must expect the unexpected | <p>The red meat supply chain must prepare for inevitable and permanent changes from January 1 whatever the result of any Brexit negotiations, said Gwyn Howells, Chief Executive of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Speaking at the recent virtual HCC Annual Conference, Mr Howells reinforced industry concerns over a no-deal Brexit and possible World Trade Organisation tariffs hitting key export markets hard – but he also emphasised the supply chain must be prepared for change whatever the result of talks.</p> <p>“One thing is very obvious, and it’s something that, at this time, we must underline. Brexit deal or no deal, there will be change to our way of trading that we have known for the last forty years. If there is a deal, it’s not going to be business as usual; there will be some non-tariff barriers even if we get a good deal, which will be around administrative costs which will undoubtedly have a bearing on product price, either at the consumer end or, more likely, at the producer end,” said Mr. Howells.</p> <p>“There will be ramifications and the world as we know it now will be different in terms of the value that we get from the market and the administrative burden we will have to carry,” he added.</p> <p>Deanna Jones, HCC’s Export Market Development Executive, said most of the Welsh red meat processors had been contacted and their state of preparedness varied from company to company. “I’d say the larger processors that are experienced in exporting are as prepared as they can be and yes, there will be additional paperwork as, when we leave the EU, Europe will become a third country to us. Of course, the uncertainty around the tariffs is still a major cause for concern for all our processors,” she said.<br />On exit, the current EU New Zealand sheep imports quota would need to be divided out between the EU and the UK and Mr Howells reported it was likely to be a split of around 50% each. “It’s been a matter of discussion for four years or so and possibly resolving it could still be a challenge – but the latest position is that the New Zealand tariff rate quota was 229,000 tonnes a year and, on the basis of trading evidence for the past three years, they will split the quota half and half,” he said.</p> <p>Reflecting on export performance in 2020, Deanna Jones said Covid 19 had inevitably affected export markets. “We have some positive news around the recovery in markets which a retail focus; data to August shows that markets have largely recovered – but importantly we are yet to see the data on the impact of second-wave lockdowns,” she said.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-12-10 10:53:57 | 2025-07-12 13:57:01 | Details Edit Delete | |||
1977 | BPC asks for a post-Brexit visa system for migrant workers in the industry | Brexit could drive up the costs of labour by 50% and push food prices up, says British Poultry Council Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths. | <p>British poultry businesses fear the impact of Brexit on their enterprises. According to British Poultry Council representatives, 60% of the poultry sector’s workforce is from Europe and losses are going to be consistent if the migrant workers are forced to return to their native countries.<br />"Whilst there is a section on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) and references to approach to EEA migration in Northern Ireland causing difficulties for the agri-food sector, it is disappointing that there is a lack of references to the impact of EEA migration on the need for permanent workers in the agri-food industries", said the industry body in a press release.<br />Right now, the sector accounts for 37,000 jobs, with 60% of the poultry sector’s workforce coming from the EU Member States. "It is vital that the UK secures access to high-quality labour by introducing a flexible visa system. Given that 60% of the poultry sector’s workforce is from Europe, and that Brexit could drive up the costs of labour by 50%, maintaining free-flowing access to migrant labour is crucial to the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry. For the poultry industry to thrive, we would like to see a post-Brexit visa system that allows migrant labour to enter the UK to do jobs that British labour does not presently have the capacity or inclination to take on", requires British Poultry Council.<br />At the same time, losing the workforce in the poultry sector will impact the consumer's budget, current projections indicating that there's going to be an increase of 25% in food prices.<br />"In the case of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, our producers’ nightmare scenario is a massive loss of workforce. This will have a knock-on effect on the cost of production which will affect the price of food. The latest economic modelling predicts prices rising by around 25% in the event of a no-deal", explained Richard Griffiths, British Poultry Council Chief Executive.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-09-29 12:21:15 | 2025-07-11 20:41:23 | Details Edit Delete |