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Farmers launch new beef grading system that promises greater meat quality
The Good Beef Project has already attracted 120 farmers and is in discussions with retailers over its adoption
City Snapshot: Positive start for Cranswick on strong meat demand in supermarkets
Meat producer Cranswick has continued to benefit from strong demand in supermarkets over the summer, as well as the beginnings of a recovery for food-to-go and foodservice sales as Covid-19 restrictions eased further.
Ember to ramp up campaign against factory farming as it hits £800k crowdfunding target
Founded three years ago by brothers Harry and Jack Mayhew, the business has currently raised £945,000 from 244 investors, including ASOS CEO Nick Beighton, with the Seedrs round closing next week.
Education reform needed to solve labour crisis, meat firms say
The government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee policy and T Levels need more food-focused courses, the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers argues
Farmison & Co sales soaring as it holds on to pandemic custom
The platform has seen a 300% expansion in volume sales since 2019
National Food Strategy: industry reacts to ‘wake-up call’ report
Businesses and industry bodies have been left stunned by some of the measures outlined in Dimbleby’s report
Nestlé eyes push into cultured meat market
The global food giant said it was closely monitoring scientific trends and exploring emerging technologies
Pragmatism needed to ease meat & fish Brexit export woes, Efra chair warns Defra
Neil Parish MP also criticised the government for not pledging further financial support for exporters hit by red tape
Spanish chorizo industry hails 28% growth in UK Q1 exports
The Spanish Chorizo Consortium said it could exceed 2020’s export figures but warned of disruption from Brexit and Covid
Ethical Butcher surges past target to hit £1.1m in crowdfunding
The wholesaler launched a £400k crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube this week
Poultry sector warns of new CO2 crisis with supplies on ‘knife-edge’
A series of manufacturing issues across Europe have contributed to growing shortages
Lamb exporters go global to counter Brexit frictions
British lamb exports to non-EU markets have almost doubled compared with 2019 levels
Henry Dimbleby sources claim meat tax leak is ‘pure speculation’
The Sun claimed to have seen a leaked draft of part two of Dimbleby’s report, and said it claims taxes ‘may be necessary’ to tackle climate change
William Reed’s World Steak Challenge 2021 opens for entries
The prestigious awards have returned having been suspended last year due to Covid-19
Red meat giant ABP unveils new plant-based brand Dopsu
The frozen meat alternatives range is made from pea protein and will go on sale in July