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Susan Jebb FSA Chair

Professor Susan Jebb to deliver keynote at City Food & Drink Lecture

2025-12-10T13:18:00+00:00

According to the City Food & Drink Lecture, Professor Susan Jebb OBE will deliver the keynote address at its 25th annual event.

Tariq Halal awards function

Tariq Halal Meats founder awarded Civic Honour Award 2025

2025-12-10T09:45:00+00:00

Tariq Halal Meats has revealed that its founder and chairman Tariq Sheikh has been awarded the City of London Corporation Civic Honour Award 2025, which is reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the UK’s economic landscape.

Christmas turkey

Grocery inflation figures show rising prices in fresh meat and added value poultry

2025-12-09T11:05:00+00:00

The latest Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share update shows overall price inflation held steady at 4.7% over the month to 30th November, with prices rising fastest in markets including fresh meat and value added poultry.

lab-grown meat

FSA and FSS produce guidance on cell-cultivated products

2025-12-08T12:04:00+00:00

The Food Standards Agency has partnered with Food Standards Scotland to draw up the UK’s first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products.

Tom Bradshaw, NFU president

NFU calls on Government to secure exemptions in EU SPS talks

2025-12-08T11:27:00+00:00

With UK and EU sanitary and phytosanitary talks now underway, the National Farmers’ Union has urged Government to negotiate appropriate transition periods and exemptions to “minimise disruption” to Britain’s farming sector.

LMC Chief Executive, Colin Smith cropped

LMC says market access is priority after confirmed NI case of Bluetongue

2025-12-05T14:04:00+00:00

Following a confirmed case of Bluetongue in Northern Ireland, the Livestock & Meat Commission is urging beef and lamb producers to exercise vigilance.

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Newham identified as preferred Smithfield Market site

2025-12-03T09:52:00+00:00

Smithfield and Billingsgate Market Traders, the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority have identified a preferred new site in the Royal Docks in Newham, where both markets can locate together.

Pigs

Government urged to ensure “robust” import controls after Spain ASF outbreak

2025-12-02T11:58:00+00:00

Spain has confirmed its first case of African swine fever since 1994, as the National Pig Association urges Government to protect the UK pig sector.

Turkey

Shoppers look to premium retailers for festive meat purchases

2025-12-01T12:30:00+00:00

Christmas 2025 will see tradition blended with modern convenience, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted, with turkey to remain the protein of choice for those celebrating.

Beef mince

UK beef inflation hits “record” 27.4%

2025-12-01T10:40:00+00:00

According to global consultancy Inverto, the UK’s 27.4% increase in beef prices over the past year has challenged food producers, retailers and consumers alike to keep meals “as affordable as possible”.

Pork pieces

Oxford City Farm loses £2,200 of pork in break-in

2025-11-28T12:26:00+00:00

A community-led urban farm has had around £2,200 worth of pork stolen after its storage areas were forcibly entered during a break-in.

Prof Chris Elliott address CML25

Lively discussions at this year’s City Meat Lecture

2025-11-28T07:30:00+00:00

The 2025 Worshipful Company of Butchers City Meat Lecture took place at Butchers’ Hall on 26th November, with guest speaker Professor Chris Elliott OBE giving a lecture on the role of livestock and meat in a modern society.

Dawn Meats UCD Management Programme 2025

Dawn Meats announces Management Development Programme graduates

2025-11-27T12:16:00+00:00

Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the graduations of the 2025 class of its Management Development Programme in association with University College Dublin.

Rachel Reeves, Autumn Budget 2025

Industry responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget

2025-11-26T17:31:00+00:00

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the much-anticipated 2025 Autumn Budget, reporting that the growth outlook for this year has risen from the 1% forecast in March to 1.5%.

WIMIA 2025 drinks reception

Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025: Photo Gallery and Video

2025-11-26T14:46:00+00:00

Photos and a video recap of the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony have now been published online.

Adam Couch, Cranswick CEO

Cranswick poultry revenues up 18.5% due to “business wins”

2025-11-26T11:15:00+00:00

Pork and poultry processor Cranswick announced its unaudited results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025.

Sliced ham

Co-op to meet cage-free commitment by end of 2025

2025-11-26T08:30:00+00:00

UK convenience retailer Co-op has confirmed it will move to higher welfare standards across its continental meat supply chain by the end of the year.

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