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Pork Market Update

28/3/2019

 
We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the raw material pork market, we are expecting to see the continuation of significant raw material inflation within the marketplace, Pig prices have increased over the last few weeks across Europe, as pig herd numbers are low.
Denmark, Holland and Germany are Killing less, Germany in particular who can slaughter up to 1 million pigs per week are down by at least 100,000 pigs per week, the UK Pig herd is also in short supply.
 
There is an outbreak of ASF (African Swine Flu) in China, there demand for pork has increased and Denmark in particular will take advantage as they are actively supplying Asia and Australia who are paying much high prices than in the EU.
 
This is now having a significant impact on the food manufacturing industry in particular BSD Bacon Backs for Curing and Slicing have increased again by another 10p/lb this week and the price of pork is on the rise, goods like Belgian pate and pork-based charcuterie are expected to rise add to this is the uncertainty and cost implications of Brexit, it makes for a very challenging market.

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We have achieved BRC A Grade Certified

21/3/2019

 
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NPD Update: Innovative Chorizo with On Trend Flavours

21/3/2019

 

Chorizo Sarta Loop with Quinoa 250g
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Chorizo Sarta Loop with Algae (Seaweed) 250g
Fully Allergen Free
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Stephens Moves To Recyclable Trays

19/3/2019

 

Each year it Is estimated that over 1.3billionCPET(Crystalline Polyethylene Terephthalate ) Black Trays are used for packaging in the UK Food Industry, in particular ready meal packaging, despite many being fully recyclable, it is however not possible to effectively sort them from other materials at a materials recovery or plastic recycling facility o therefore the trays get sent to landfill or incineration. The reason for this is that the main pigment used to colour the black plastic, carbon black, is not detectable by the rear infrared (NIR) optical sorting equipment, because it does not allow the light to pass through. Stephens have made the decision to move to clear plastic trays, which are fully recyclable and detectable as of 1st May 2019 as part of our ongoing commitment to responsible recycling, this move will also benefit our customers to recycle effectively.

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