Articles involving: Industry
12 Dec, 2024
Defra offers a new collaborative approach to the UK’s food strategy
Defra, Food Security, Industry,
At a recent meeting with industry food representatives, Defra’s Secretary of State, Steve Reed, outlined an ambitious new vision for the UK’s food system, marking the…
29 Nov, 2024
FSA publishes first overview of meat inspection charges review
Food Safety, Industry,
This week, the Food Standards Agency published papers ahead of their next board meeting including an evaluation of the Meat Charging Regime which includes an initial…
26 Nov, 2024
BMPA launches new brand, website and members’ portal
Industry,
After over 100 years of service to the meat industry, this represents the next chapter in the Association's evolution. CEO, Nick Allen comments: "BMPA remains at…
10 Oct, 2024
Initial thoughts on Labour’s new Employment Rights Bill
Industry,
The meat industry has often struggled to recruit workers despite offering attractive packages which include advantages like flexible working, help with transport and a progressive career…
25 Jul, 2024
Anti-monopoly group takes aim at the food industry
Industry,
In an outspoken article for the Guardian this week Nicholas Shaxson, co-founder of the Balanced Economy Project, an anti-monopoly NGO, argues that monopolistic power in the…
07 Jun, 2024
Progress report on the AHDB Beef & Lamb Roadmap
Emissions, Food Security, Industry,
The AHDB Beef and Lamb sector steering group, of which BMPA is a member, represented by Lucas Daglish, is currently working on a comprehensive Environment Roadmap…
26 Aug, 2022
Closure of last Co2 plant poses supply risk for meat industry
Industry,
This week, CF Industries have indicated that they willl be ceasing production at the UK's last remaining fertiliser plant in Billingham. We knew back in June…
17 Sep, 2021
Co2 supply shock could mean food shortages within 14 days
Industry,
The Co2 crisis that’s unfolding this year probably looks to be a lot worse than the last one in 2018. Co2 gas plays a critical and…