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Heck debuts first-ever TV campaign
The ad was filmed during lockdown and is due to run for the next 12 weeks
Meat sector facing labour ‘challenges’ despite decline in EU worker percentage
A BMPA study found the percentage of EU nationals across the sector fell from 69% in 2018 to 62% this year
Trade unions slam rocketing number of Covid-19 cases at UK food manufacturing plants
Cases in UK food manufacturing plants have rocketed to more than 600 over the past week
Meat sector launches initiative to halve meat waste and cut CO2
The Meat in a Net Zero World initiative has been backed by 38 organisations involved in the production and sale of meat
Waitrose cuts nitrite use across fresh bacon and gammon ranges
The retailer has followed a similar move by the Co-op on its bacon range in January
FSA slammed by Unison over handling of Covid-19 in meat plants
The regulator’s ‘hands-off approach’ was putting workers at risk of contracting Covid-19, the union warned
Tulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
Industry bosses hit back at claims meat factories are ‘virus breeding grounds’
Earlier this week Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said it was investigating the theory that the ‘cold and damp’ conditions at meat plants may make them ‘predisposed’ to coronavirus outbreaks
Tesco promotional push on beef cuts helps drive 40% demand increase for steaks
Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns
Finnebrogue Artisan appoints Andrew Nethercott as new MD
He replaces Brian McMonagle, who left in March 2019
UK meat suppliers fear loss of EU exports following Brexit transition
Time was now running out to safeguard future export orders, the BMPA said
Calls to add skilled abattoir workers to post-Brexit shortage occupation list
Meat processors have warned a 15% shortfall of skilled slaughterhouse labour could worsen without action
The Black Farmer pushes into turkey with premium range
The brand is set to launch a four-strong range of chilled breasts, breast steaks, leg mince breast mince and quick cook st…
Sausage and bacon sales soar as locked-down Brits embrace the fry-up
Sales rocketed in the four weeks to 9 April, with sausages up 30.8% on the same period last year, and bacon up 29.6%
Danish Crown enjoys best-ever start to the year after Tulip divestment
The Danish farming co-op saw net profit climb 46% on the back of its sale of UK processor Tulip and soaring demand