All AHDB articles
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NewsUK red meat exports up by 15% on the year in H1
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that UK red meat and dairy exports hit £2 billion in the first half of 2026.
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NewsAHDB finds red meat increasingly popular with Gen Z
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that purchase intent for red meat and dairy has increased among Gen Z.
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NewsVolumes of beef burgers and grills up 13%, finds AHDB
Data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that in the 12 weeks to 9th August 2026, total volumes of red meat declined 1.5% year-on-year, while processed beef saw growth.
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NewsAHDB meetings to advise farmers on bluetongue protection
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is set to host a meeting to allow levy payers to hear from industry professionals about bluetongue.
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NewsAHDB finds red meat spend on delivery apps rising
Analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that spend in the red meat category on delivery apps has risen despite decline of wider takeaway and delivery market.
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NewsUK trade bodies set to promote Love Lamb Week
Love Lamb Week will take place from 1st-7th September 2026, with the nation’s red meat trade bodies joining together to celebrate UK lamb production.
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NewsAHDB and LEAF to educate young people through farm visits
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board joined with Linking Environment and Farming to launch its on-farm ‘Open Your Gate’ campaign.
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NewsAHDB sets out beef and lamb environmental progress
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board developed a plan to improve environmental sustainability while maintaining productive, resilient and commercially viable businesses across England and Wales.
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NewsAntibiotic use in UK pig production down 72% since 2015
Research looking at UK pig production has found that total antibiotic use in 2025 was 10% lower than the previous year.
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NewsBeef sees higher spend while volumes decline
Data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shown that in the 12 weeks to 13th June 2026, red meat retail volumes declined by 3.2% year-on-year.
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NewsAHDB spotlights British red meat to Japan importers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board welcomed senior Japanese buyers, importers and trade media to the UK with the aim of highlighting beef, sheep meat and pig meat production.
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NewsBeef acts as “key quality cue” on menus
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that diners are seeking meals that feel “worth the cost” as overall menu share of red meat has declined.
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NewsPilot data finds soil carbon storage may be underestimated
Initial findings from a pilot delivered by meat trade organisations have suggested that current carbon accounting methodologies could “significantly underestimate” the amount of carbon stored in Scottish soils.
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NewsAHDB Red Meat Exports Conference spotlights UK trade with EU and US
Future trade with the EU and the US for the UK red meat sector was the focus of the 2026 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Red Meat Exports Conference.
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NewsGovernment urged to recognise the value of farm assurance
The second UK Farm Assurance Review monitoring report has been published, with commissioner Dr David Llewellyn recognising that there is still room for improvement.
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NewsUK beef and pig meat exports to Canada increase in value
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, consumer trends could help drive growth of British red meat exports to Canada.
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NewsProtein a “dietary priority” for GLP-1 users
Data analysis has found that a “rapid rise” of GLP-1 weight loss drugs has created both “challenges and opportunities” for red meat consumption.
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NewsRed meat and dairy campaign returns after ASA investigation
Following an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board’s ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign will return in the autumn of 2026.
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NewsAHDB appoints beef and lamb sector director
Prys Morgan has been appointed beef and lamb sector director at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, and will join the organisation at the end of June.
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NewsUK pig meat exports up 24% on the year
Data has found that pork imports were down in February, but pork exports saw a 24% rise on the year.
