Beyond Meat has reported that net revenues were down 1.6% year-on-year as the company prepares to cut 4% of its global workforce, according to its latest trading statement.

The UK logistics and haulage sectors, supply chains and international maritime trade are all expected to be affected by strike action at Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port.

National Food and Drink Training, the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has been accredited to the matrix Standard, which the organisation say further demonstrates the high quality delivery of its apprenticeship programmes and skills courses.

Voting for the shortlist is now live at the official website after a record level of nominations were received for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards.

Deputy president of the National Farmers’ Union Tom Bradshaw has welcomed the news of Defra’s latest review into labour shortages within the supply chain, but warned that the pressing concerns of UK producers must not be overlooked.