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AHDB brings back pork campaign amid record pork purchase intent

2026-02-03T11:04:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that its ‘British pork. But not as you know it’ campaign will return three times in 2026 after the trade body found pork purchase intent reached “record highs” in 2025.

Lamb welfare measures will be an “added cost” to supply chain, says NFU

2026-02-02T11:38:00+00:00

The National Farmers’ Union has warned that, if introduced, proposed measures on lamb tail docking and castration practices could have “substantial implications” for livestock markets, abattoirs and meat processors.

Obituary: Derek Kelly

2026-02-02T10:47:00+00:00

It is with great sadness that Meat Management reports the passing of Derek Kelly, founder of Kelly Turkeys.

Food Awards product nominations and voting this Wednesday evening

2026-01-30T15:15:00+00:00

Product entry nominations into the popular FMT Food Industry Awards must be received next week, on Wednesday 4th February.

AHDB anticipates increased lamb consumption in MENA region

2026-01-30T12:29:00+00:00

Updated agri-food exports analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted opportunities for UK exporters in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.
COP30: a wake-up call and an opportunity
2026-01-12T09:19:00+00:00By Lucas Daglish
As food systems become increasingly central to climate planning, BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish argues that now is the time for UK producers to act.
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