Integrated lines, ultrasonics and robotics are just some of the latest innovations in slicing and cutting technology to debut from food and drink machinery providers. Here, we look at the latest trends across this sector of the industry and what new advancements...
Women apprentices were out in force at this year’s Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prizegiving, scooping more than half of the apprenticeship awards.
2 Sisters' consultation into the future of its Llangefni, Wales factory has failed to bring forward any viable plans to maintain production at the site, according to the Welsh Government.
The total import of fresh and frozen sheep meat into the UK saw a substantial rise of 17% to 64,800 tonnes in 2022, according to the latest Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Market Bulletin report.
Meat processor Pilgrim’s UK has invested £1.8m in its Bodmin site as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its operational capacity and strengthen the sustainability of the business.
Sainsbury's is to remove traditional plastic tray packaging from its entire beef mince range and is replacing it with a vacuum-packed alternative, a move that will save the retailer 450 tonnes of plastic annually.
Tom Apperley at Harper Search looks back at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on recruitment in the food and drink sector and what the labour market will look like in 2023 and beyond.
Meat processor Kepak is to offer free training places in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD), with 200 places available to individuals interested in a career in the sector.
As the world emerges into 2023 following a year of perma-crisis, Food Manufacture explores what the coming 12 months have in store for the meat industry and what role cultivated animal proteins have supporting the industry and the growth of plant-based...
With the last several years including a series of unprecedented events and challenges, Food Manufacture seeks the expertise of several food and drink leaders to find out what’s on the cards for 2023.
Netherlands’ Mosa Meat has published a report outlining the developments made in cultured meat so far and its vision for the future of meat production, whilst calling on government and industry to pitch in.
France and the Netherlands' appetite for British beef has help boost exports to Europe for the first nine months of 2022, according to a new report from Meat Promotion Wales – Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).
Urgent action needs to be taken to support Christmas turkey producers that have been ‘losing the war’ against Avian Influenza (AI), according to Kelly Turkeys managing director Paul Kelly.
A Wiltshire-based meat trader has been fined more than £150k and given a custodial sentence after pleading guilty for placing unfit meat on the market and other associated hygiene offences.
Moy Park, the poultry processor, together with a consortium of UK manufacturers from other sectors, has secured £4m in match funding to progress research into sustainable smart factory projects.
Calls to end ‘fundamentally unfair’ compensation rules for producers affected by the UK’s longest and largest outbreak of bird flu have been made by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
The poultry sector needs “more permanent fixes” to address the mountain of issues it is facing, the boss of 2 Sisters Food Group has told the Food Manufacture sister title The Grocer.
A project to tackle pollution on UK farms is one way in which the UK’s largest egg supplier Noble Foods is hoping to lead the way on sustainability, with insights into the project to be shared at tomorrow’s free webinar from Food Manufacture.
Meat and poultry processors have faced another challenging year, with rising input costs, inflation and Brexit putting pressure on margins, consumer spend and exports. Yet positives are also emerging with growing recognition the market for meat alternatives...
Hertfordshire-based charcuterie firm The Greek Farmer has boosted production and created new jobs after sealing a major supermarket deal on a ‘primetime’ Channel 4 TV show.
The EU’s proposed trade deal with Australia in the Spring threatens to undermine UK exports, but Welsh meat could play a part in supporting future export strategy, according to the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE).
Iceland Seafood has announced plans to exit the UK value-added market as it reports challenges in the region impacting its quarter three financial results.
Pilgrims UK, the food business and pork producer, has confirmed the closure of its two factories in Bury St Edmunds and Coalville, with 650 jobs at risk.
Pilgrim’s UK, the pork producer, is launching a Butchery & Abattoir Academy to recruit new talent into the industry and creating dedicated facilities at its sites.
