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Tens of thousands back British food self sufficiency target
More than 54,000 people have signed a letter to Defra Secretary of State George Eustice in support of NFU calls…
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Job seekers ‘simply not interested’ in working in a meat production environment – SAMW
The challenge of keeping Scotland’s meat factories running against a backdrop of severe staff shortages is affecting businesses right across…
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Industry welcomes report calling to protect UK abattoir network
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) and Abattoir Sector Group have welcomed Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) Committee for its new report…
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CO2 shortage could cause meat business to grind to a halt BMPA warns
The British Meat Association (BMPA) has raised concerns over an impending shortage of CO2, which could cause some meat production…
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Government announces food and drink exports initiative
The Government has announced plans to help the UK’s farmers and food and drink businesses boost exports to mark Back British Farming…
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NFU calls for comprehensive report on UK food security
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called on the Government to ensure Britain’s food production will not fall below its…
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Call for Covid Recovery Visa to tackle workforce shortages in food and drinks sector
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector has called for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help…
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Concerns raised as meat processor workers not eligible for Skilled Worker visa
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration meat processors…
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Government support needed to prevent abattoir closures
A recent National Craft Butchers (NCB) survey has found that 59% of abattoirs expect to close the business within the next…
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BMPA calls for butchers to be added to Shortage Occupation List
In response to rising concerns over the shortage of labour in the meat industry, Nick Allen, CEO of The British Meat…