Meat Industry News

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  • ABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire

  • Judging week deemed a great success for 2026 Food Awards

Dover Port Health Authority illegal meat seizures

DPHA seizes record volume of illegal meat in one month

2026-02-13T10:28:00+00:00

Dover Port Health Authority confirmed that January 2026 saw 33,981.62kg of illegal meat removed at the Port of Dover, which it said was the highest volume removed in one month since checks began.

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Obituary: Peter Godfrey

2026-02-13T09:35:00+00:00

Past president of the London Retail Meat Traders Association and butcher at Frank Godfrey Butchers Peter Godfrey has passed away.

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Dunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions

2026-02-12T11:18:00+00:00

Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, has announced a new phase of its Plan Four Zero Activate programme, Dunbia Activate Leaders, which it said would work towards reducing scope 3 emissions in the beef and sheep industries.

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KFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m

2026-02-11T10:42:00+00:00

KFC UK & Ireland has announced that 35% of its chicken will be sourced from British farms by the end of 2026, as the company said it would add chicken wings to the list of products it sources from British farms.

2024 WCB Master's Ball

Early bird booking deadline for WCB Master’s Ball is approaching

2026-02-11T10:00:00+00:00

The Worshipful Company of Butchers Master’s Fundraising Ball is taking place at London’s Guildhall on 17th April, with early bird booking rates available until 28th February.

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Food Industry Awards judging underway at test kitchens

2026-02-11T09:52:00+00:00

Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, situated in Milton Keynes.

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Plumpton College to celebrate centenary at butchery awards and showcase

2026-02-09T08:30:00+00:00

“Innovation in Product Development” is the theme for this year’s Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, taking place at Plumpton College.

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Efra report sets out SPS agreement recommendations

2026-02-06T12:43:00+00:00

A report on the Government’s negotiations with the EU over the trade of meat, animal and plant products has been published, stating that a future deal “must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture and meat businesses”.

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AIMS releases monthly inflation report for January

2026-02-05T15:36:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has found that meat prices rose by 0.32% across January and predicts halal lamb prices will increase in the coming month due to Ramadan.

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Defra commissions new Data Sharing Infrastructure

2026-02-05T10:57:00+00:00

A project commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will centre on digital innovation with the aim of supporting a more transparent, resilient and sustainable UK food system.

Scotch Butchers Club QMS

QMS campaign aims to drive footfall to butchers

2026-02-04T10:23:00+00:00

Quality Meat Scotland has launched a marketing campaign designed to support members of the Scotch Butchers Club and encourage consumers to rediscover the benefits of shopping with their local butcher.

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AHDB brings back seasonal adverts 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 after the trade body found pork purchase intent reached “record highs” in 2025.

Lamb

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.

Derek Kelly, Kelly Turkeys

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.

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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.

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Export analysis predicts 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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Dawn Meats reveals 2026 Management Development Programme cohort

2026-01-30T10:27:00+00:00

Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the return of its Management Development Programme for a seventh year.

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