Meat Industry News

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Pilgrim’s Europe acquires Hermitage AI

2026-02-27T10:15:00+00:00

UK red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has acquired Hermitage AI, including its Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire operations.

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Meat industry training and achievement celebrated at Butchers’ Hall

2026-02-27T09:39:00+00:00

The achievements of apprentices, employers and training providers have been celebrated at The Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers’ Annual Prizegiving in London.

NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins, president Tom Bradshaw and vice-president Robyn Munt

NFU elects officeholder team at 2026 conference

2026-02-26T10:16:00+00:00

A new officeholder team for the next two years has been elected by the National Farmers’ Union.

British meat traders rely on Dover as a key port for trade with the EU and beyond.

Ashford Port introduces AI system for import checks

2026-02-26T09:00:00+00:00

An artificial intelligence system has been introduced at Ashford Port Health Authority as the facility becomes the first to fully automate the initial stage of import document checks.

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LMC cookery demonstrations return for 2026

2026-02-25T10:39:00+00:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced the return of its fully funded primary school cookery demonstrations.

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AHDB confirm red meat and dairy exports top £4bn in 2025

2026-02-24T11:19:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that exports of red meat and dairy from the UK reached over £4 billion last year.

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NFU calls on Government to deliver investment

2026-02-23T07:45:00+00:00

The National Farmers’ Union has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Spring Forecast, calling for measures that deliver long-term investment in British producers.

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AIMS launches judicial review of FSA charges

2026-02-20T11:38:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has announced that it has launched a judicial review, challenging the Food Standards Agency’s decision to raise its charges in 2026.

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Morrisons pledges £1.6bn to British food producers

2026-02-20T08:34:00+00:00

UK supermarket Morrisons has revealed it will invest £1.6 billion in British food production and agriculture in 2026.

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Boparan acquires German poultry processor

2026-02-19T11:10:00+00:00

The Boparan Private Office has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, which will form part of BPO’s Europe division.

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Donald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure

2026-02-18T17:01:00+00:00

Aberdeenshire-based online butcher Donald Russell has proposed the closure of its operations following a “comprehensive review” of its financial position and market conditions.

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NSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics

2026-02-18T12:43:00+00:00

The National Sheep Association has unveiled its 2026 cohort of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors, with the 12 sheep farmers set to undertake career development sessions in North Wales.

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Meat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls

2026-02-18T11:05:00+00:00

The rate of food inflation has fallen to 3.6% in January, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics, with meat cited as a downward contributor.

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Edenmoor unveils seven-figure investment in facility

2026-02-17T10:55:00+00:00

Farm shop Edenmoor, which was previously Piper’s Farm, has announced a seven-figure investment in a 25,000 sq ft purpose-built production facility in Cullompton, Devon.

Bob Carnell, ABP UK CEO

ABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire

2026-02-16T10:48:00+00:00

Bob Carnell, CEO of red meat processor ABP Food Group’s UK division, has announced his decision to retire, with Kevin Cahill to be appointed as the new CEO.

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Judging week deemed a great success for 2026 Food Awards

2026-02-16T07:30:00+00:00

This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging was successfully completed on Friday 13th February with judges enthusiastic about the quality and range of products entered.

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 nearly 44,000kg 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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