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Dispute over meat sector working conditions
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
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BMPA report suggests solutions to meat workforce challenges
The report offers a list of recommendations for Government to consider for the short-, medium- and long-term to help alleviate labour shortages and workforce challenges in the British meat sector.
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How will the food and drink industry embrace technology?
Covid-19 has accelerated the deployment of technology in the global food and drink supply chain. Here, tech expert, Paul Cuatrecasas explains how…
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Farmers: watch out for lead poisoning, says Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is highlighting the risks of lead sources on farms, after reports to its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in the last three months have already surpassed the whole of the last recording year.
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Will women in seafood catch on?
Mecca Ibrahim, co-founder of Women In The Food Industry and member of the New Food advisory board, interviews six established women in the seafood industry, to hear their stories and learn how we can encourage more women to follow suit.
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Whistleblow in confidence
With increased awareness of fraudulent food practices that affect businesses and consumers to varying degrees, comes a need to tackle them before they cause serious harm. New Food hears from two experts about new industry measures that aim to encourage whistleblowers to report without fear of consequence.
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Over 1,500 workers in German meat factory infected with covid
A Tönnies meat packaging plant has been struck by COVID-19, which has allegedly resulted in strong criticism from Germany's labour minister and re-closures of schools and daycare centres.
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Keeping safe in scary times
What hygiene measures and extra precautions should be taken by food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and distributors during the COVID-19 outbreak? Bethan Grylls investigates, receiving some vital advice from a hygiene expert.
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Major UK food producer hit by COVID-19
A chicken factory in North Wales has had to temporarily close following several workers testing positive for COVID-19.
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BMPA urges government to address shortage of skilled butchers
In order to fix the skills shortage of butchers in the UK, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is collating evidence to prompt the British government to add 'Butchers’ to the Shortage Occupation List.
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BMPA lays out Brexit concerns that could “seriously disrupt trade”
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has urged for the UK government to take immediate action to avoid future trade complications.
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Valuable lessons to take away from COVID-19
New Food's Editor, Bethan Grylls, outlines some of the issues Covid-19 has highlighted in the global food and beverage supply chain and urges industry to take note.
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How has COVID-19 impacted the UK brewing and distilling industries?
Murdoch MacLennan, Partner & Head of Brewing & Distilling at Campbell Dallas, tells New Food how the novel coronavirus has impacted UK brewing supply and demand.
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Will women in seafood catch on?
Mecca Ibrahim, co-founder of Women In The Food Industry and member of the New Food advisory board, interviews six established women in the seafood industry, to hear their stories and learn how we can encourage more women to follow suit.
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Will US trade deal jeopardise UK health?
The British government has promised to combat obesity, but how can they do this if they refuse to protect farmers and UK food imports? Read Chris Elliott’s latest column…
