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2 Sisters creates 200 jobs at Carlisle factory with £7 million investment
M&S Head of Food Technology Kate Stein said the investment would enable the retailer and 2 Sisters to become more responsive to customers' changing needs.
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UK food prices to rise ‘five per cent due to extreme weather’
Record high and low temperatures combined with prolonged drought in many parts of the country, will drive up costs to UK consumers by £45 million, predicts CEBR.
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
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US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
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£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
A new agreement that will see British farmers and food producers export pork to Taiwan for the first time is expected to be worth in excess of £50 million over the next five years.
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FAO Food Price Index posts sharp drop in July
Global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items, led by dairy and sugar, posted notable declines.
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US–Japan trade deal is crucial for US beef industry, says UTIA
Japan is the leading market for US beef, and in 2017 US beef exports to Japan equalled 25 per cent of the total $7.3 billion exports.
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£9.2 million to help Welsh red meat industry cope with Brexit
The programme will focus on three specific areas: animal health, genetics and meat quality.
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Quorn invests £7 million in meat-free innovation centre
Meat-free company Quorn Foods launches a new innovation hub in North Yorkshire.
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Trade bodies call for ‘critical’ Welsh red meat industry to be recognised
Two trade bodies have urged the Welsh Government to ensure the importance of red meat production in Wales is recognised in future agricultural policy.
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Cultured meat could be commercialised within three years
Mosa Meat plans to initially construct a pilot production plant, with aims for a premium product to hit the market in 2021.
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American consumers call for clear labelling on cultured meat
The most popular option for the labelling of cultured meat was lab-grown meat (35 per cent), followed by artificial or synthetic meat (34 per cent).
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Agreement signed in development of new livestock traceability service
The initiative was instigated by key industry stakeholders and is set to be rolled out from 2019.
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Piglet vaccine developed to cut down on use of antibiotics
Aside from being a significant source of antibiotic use, piglet scour is estimated to cause annual losses of €1–2 billion globally.
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Nestlé to improve chicken welfare across four major brands
Taking a phased approach, Nestlé has said will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens, ensure the use of more humane practices and to reduce stocking density.
