The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has downgraded mackerel from its list of fish suitable to eat. The society says that international arguments about quotas mean it is no longer a sustainable … [Read more...] about Dispute takes mackerel off menu
Welsh Food Industry News
Anglesey council calls meeting to discuss options for Welsh Country Foods
Anglesey council has called a meeting to discuss the future of a closure-threatened lamb processing plant. Up to 350 jobs are at risk at Welsh Country Foods in Gaerwen after its owners announced on … [Read more...] about Anglesey council calls meeting to discuss options for Welsh Country Foods
Lamb prices down due to bad weather, financial crisis, and feed costs.
Weather, the financial crisis in the Euro zone and rising costs of feed areall being blamed for a fall in Welsh lamb prices. Last week it was £1.36p per kilo - 65p lower than the same week last … [Read more...] about Lamb prices down due to bad weather, financial crisis, and feed costs.
Food security to be debated in Wales
FOOD security will be top of the agenda at an event being held by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes-Wales today (Wednesday). The Great Food Debate will see WI members and … [Read more...] about Food security to be debated in Wales
Vion and Asda hold talks on Welsh Country Foods future
The owners of a lamb processing plant on Anglesey are meeting with supermarket chain Asda to discuss the future of the factory. Last week Vion confirmed its Welsh Country Foods plant at Gaerwen … [Read more...] about Vion and Asda hold talks on Welsh Country Foods future
350 Welsh Country Foods Anglesey jobs at risk
A lamb processing business on Anglesey has announced it may be forced to close with the loss of 350 jobs. Welsh Country Foods said it was beginning a 90-day consultation exercise with unions and … [Read more...] about 350 Welsh Country Foods Anglesey jobs at risk