Beef producers and the Government have agreed to unite to explore ways to increase awareness of the benefits of red meat amid fears competition from plant-based products is further damaging the already beleaguered industry.
Tulip Ltd will operate as a business unit within the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, the company announced as it confirmed its acquisition of the UK meat processor from Danish Crown.
Members of the food and drink manufacturing industry have voiced their concerns over the dangers posed by the UK Government’s tariff schedule that would apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Producers of plant-based ‘meat’ are increasingly turning to 3D printing firms to help speed up the manufacturing process and create products that more closely resemble real meat.
Poultry producers have welcomed the news that the share of consumers in the UK visiting chicken outlets and restaurants has shot up from 40% in the last year.
Beef producers in Wales have urged retailers to take action to ensure consumer confidence is restored, amid ongoing concerns that Brexit will hit supply chains.
Consumption of meat, dairy and cereal products will have to change if saturated fat intakes are to fall below 10% of dietary energy intake, the UK’s leading nutritionists have warned.
The rising impact of climate change has heightened concerns for fisheries across the UK following the suspension of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificates for North Sea cod.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Cymru have said that low beef prices are putting pressure on farmers and the situation is reaching crisis point.
Closer collaboration with farmers has enabled beef processor Pickstock Telford to show a 15-percentage point uplift in prime carcases hitting their specifications over three months to the end of July.
