FTA leads to 500% increase in Australian red meat exports to UK
The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which took effect on 31 May 2023, has boosted Australian red meat exports to the UK. Since then, Australia has...
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Beef Sales Decrease due to Rising Cost of Living
In 2023, total beef volumes decreased by 1% compared to the previous year, continuing a downward trend identified by the AHDB since 2020. Despite an...
Extended recall of nut products due to cyanide risk prompts action
In the realm of food manufacturing, safety is of utmost importance. Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd recently faced a concerning issue regarding the recall...
Food company fined £50,000 for falsifying disease certificates
During an investigation conducted by the FSA at SG Perkins’ poultry farm and abattoir, in collaboration with Avon and Somerset Police, Environmental Health, and Trading...
First game processing plant in the UK in 40 years now open
A new 1,100m² facility in Hermitage, West Berkshire has opened to handle 40,000 deer carcasses a year of all species, along with 15,000 gamebirds a...
Heck! makes a £150k investment in solar energy for their headquarters
Heck! has recently invested £150k in solar energy at their headquarters, installing 433 solar electricity panels. These panels are capable of generating 200,000 kwh per...
Morrisons issues recall for chicken products over potential metal contamination hazard
Morrisons has issued a recall for its own brand ‘wafer thin cooked chicken’ slices packaged in 170g and 400g sizes, with all best before dates...
Complaint lodged against retailers for falsely claiming ‘responsibly sourced’ scampi
The charity Open Seas recently filed a complaint against retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op, and Marks & Spencer, regarding the claims they make about...
Karnova unites a variety of meat brands under the Endless umbrella
Brand consolidation is in motion as Karnova brings together Yorkshire Premier Meat and Smithfield Murray under its umbrella. The new brand will be positioned above...
UK Bans Live Animal Exports
The implementation of a new UK law has put an end to the exportation of live animals for fattening and slaughter from the UK. This...