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Major weaknesses and loopholes in new antibiotic law, campaign group finds
The legislation bans the routine use of antibiotics and their use ‘to compensate for poor hygiene, inadequate animal husbandry or poor farm management practices’
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ABP completes £24.5m refurb of Perth beef processing facility
The site has been given a 2,800 sq m extension, along with significant refurbishment and upgrades to meat production and maturation areas, storage areas and staff facilities
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AHDB and QMS launch net zero baselining scheme
Under the £3m scheme, the levy boards will individually baseline emissions on up to 170 farms across Great Britain
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Asda launches ‘Support UK’ page on website
The retailer has updated its website to include a ‘Support UK’ page which will be regularly updated to showcase all the produce sourced from UK-based farms
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PM unveils first Food Security Index and support package at farm to fork summit
The index was published alongside a new blueprint to grow the UK fruit and vegetable sector in order to reinforce food security
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Crawshaws successor Sterling Meat Co posts more strong growth
The Manchester-based retailer delivered a 54.3% jump in sales to £22.8m in the year to 31 December
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Government announces long-term seasonal labour scheme
The government has announced plans to extend the seasonal worker visa route for five years until 2029 to give businesses time to plan effectively
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Meatly announces cultivated meat breakthrough to improve costs
The development marks a crucial step towards cultivated meat being commercially viable for supermarket shelves
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This launches plant-based chicken thighs into Tesco
The This Isn’t Chicken Thighs (rsp: £3.80/220g) will be available at Tesco nationwide from 13 May
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William Reed’s 2024 World Steak Challenge now open for entries
The awards, now in their tenth year, boasts new categories for 2024, including an Environmental, Social and Governance Award
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The Jolly Hog unveils Crackling Hog Roast line with Tracklements
The NPD joins the brand’s slow cook range, targeting the ‘dining at home’ occasion
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Rare & Pasture and Tempus Foods merge to power up charcuterie brands
Charcuterie brands Rare & Pasture and Tempus Foods have agreed a merger in a bid to expand production and sales of their ethically sourced meat products
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Scandal-hit Batista brothers back at helm at JBS after board reinstatement
Brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista were re-elected to the JBS board of directors on 26 April
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Lidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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Most companies prioritising animal welfare policy but falling short in practice
The report found that 95% of global food giants had policy commitments prioritising animal welfare, an increase from 79% in 2012
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AHDB confirms Red Tractor’s world-leading beef and lamb standards
A new report from AHDB has found Red Tractor’s standards were found to be higher in all areas except biosecurity and disease control
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AHDB appoints former Omsco boss Richard Hampton as new international trade head
Hampton will also play a key role in representing the sector in markets such as Australia and New Zealand
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Dragons’ Den-backed Alf Turner sausages back in the mults
The Hampshire-based butcher brand has secured listings for two sausage lines
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Heck back in profit after range reset
The brand reported an operating profit of £239k last year following a switch to more profitable SKUs