Pork production cost rises in 2018
The cost of pig meat production in the UK rose by 8% in 2018 to £1.47 per kg, according to a report by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Archives for March 16, 2020
Scampi sales up as coronavirus stockpiling hits
Sales of frozen scampi have skyrocketed in the wake of the coronavirus, as consumers rush to local supermarkets to stockpile the seafood.
Meat processor Chesterfield Poultry fined for thumb slice
A poultry processor in Sheffield and a yogurt manufacturer in Telford have been fined for separate health and safety breaches at their factories.
Food chain tackles panic buying surge
Coronavirus concerns, sparking panic buying have forced manufacturers, distributors and retailers into special measures to manage the spending surge.
Survey launched to measure gender diversity in meat sector
A new global survey has been launched to obtain ‘robust’ data on women working in the meat sector.
Weetabix targets sustainable breakfast cereal production
Breakfast cereal manufacturer Weetabix has launched a sustainability review, targeting areas such as sustainable ingredients sourcing, packaging waste reduction and efficient operations.