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Revised planning policy to support UK farmers, says NFU

2025-12-18T12:05:00+00:00

Government has launched a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework, which the National Farmers’ Union has called a “significant step” towards supporting producers.

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2026 Meat Contacts directory is hot off the press

2025-12-17T16:51:00+00:00

The much-anticipated 2026 edition of the annual Meat Contacts directory is now available to order, comprising 360 pages of key industry contacts and information in one convenient A5 publication.

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Appointments made across AHDB levy board

2025-12-17T12:01:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board levy payers have ratified appointments across its four sector councils.

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November saw the rate of inflation fall

2025-12-17T11:40:00+00:00

Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed a drop in overall inflation in November, however, beef prices continue to rise sharply.

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NPA urges Government to provide clarity on ASF regionalisation position

2025-12-16T13:50:00+00:00

The National Pig Association is seeking clarity from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on the UK Government’s approach to African swine fever regionalisation agreements, after Spain was able to “rapidly implement” agreements following an outbreak.

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NFCU makes arrest in connection with illegal frozen bushmeat

2025-12-15T12:36:00+00:00

The Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit has arrested one person in connection to an operation involving illegal frozen bushmeat.

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Meat producer shares food industry concerns with MP

2025-12-11T11:36:00+00:00

Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy, along with Vion Food Group, has met with local MP Kevin McKenna to discuss the challenges facing the UK food industry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Turkey producer under investigation for animal welfare and biosecurity breaches

2025-12-05T12:24:00+00:00

Farm assurance scheme Red Tractor has suspended Hockenhull Turkeys’ certification while it investigates allegations of welfare breaches after campaigners took secret footage at the farm.

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Red Tractor launches new pigs welfare standards with on-pack logos

2025-12-04T14:20:00+00:00

The Red Tractor assurance scheme has announced it is adding two new modules to its Pigs Scheme – Enhanced Welfare Outdoor Bred and Free Range.

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AIMS predicts rise in pork prices as EU demand increases

2025-12-04T09:44:00+00:00

According to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers’ November inflation report, even though it is decreasing, food inflation is “still too high”.

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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.

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