Meat Industry News

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  • ONS finds meat prices contributing to inflation rising

Alistair Carmichael MP, Efra Committee chair

Defra rejects EFRA report recommendations on SPS transition period

2026-04-22T09:21:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has responded to an EFRA Committee report, rejecting the recommendation to seek a transition period for farmers, growers and businesses affected by the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.

Donald Russell online butchers

Donald Russell confirms sale of brand to go ahead as business closes

2026-04-21T10:44:00+01:00

Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell has revealed that it has been unable to find a buyer following its proposed closure announcement made in February 2026.

Pig

Pig sector publishes roadmap to provide industry data

2026-04-21T08:30:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published the Pork Environmental Roadmap, which will set out a shared evidence-based framework with the aim to guide environmental progress across the industry.

LMC 2026 NI Beef Week

LMC announces NI Beef Week to return for 2026

2026-04-21T07:45:00+01:00

Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef will be spotlighted for the Livestock and Meat Commission’s NI Beef Week.

Rolinson and Heinen partnership

Rolinson Group expands again with Heinen GmbH partnership deal

2026-04-20T14:59:00+01:00

Fast-growing Rolinson Group has announced another partnership, which has been added to its exclusive portfolio.

Seasoned Scotch Lamb kebabs

Make It Scotch campaign promotes value of red meat

2026-04-20T11:03:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland has said that its new marketing campaign has “exceeded industry benchmarks” across radio, digital, social and print, reportedly driving thousands of shoppers to seek out quality assured Scotch meat.

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Cattle in Field

AHDB pilot shows “clear demand” for reduced administration for farmers

2026-04-15T09:53:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that its Farm Data Exchange pilot has demonstrated a viable system that aims to reduce complexity across the food supply chain.

Crossnamuckley Road, Newtownards. credit Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Northern Ireland meat business premises destroyed in fire

2026-04-14T11:50:00+01:00

Corries Meats farm shop in Newtonards has burned down in a fire, with the fire service attributing the blaze to accidental ignition.

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

UK-EU alignment could see single market rules in use

2026-04-14T09:30:00+01:00

Government is reportedly preparing new legislation that it said could grant “sweeping powers” to pursue alignment with EU rules.

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Tesco animal feed facility begins production

2026-04-14T07:45:00+01:00

Processing at RenEco’s new animal feed production facility has now started in collaboration with UK retailer Tesco.

NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon

NFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers

2026-04-13T10:10:00+01:00

National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.

BMPA CEO John Powell and outgoing CEO Nick Allen

BMPA welcomes John Powell as CEO

2026-04-13T08:30:00+01:00

John Powell has assumed his role as CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, as Nick Allen officially steps down.

M&S Food Anlaby Hull

British lamb and beef to see £2.1bn investment from M&S

2026-04-10T09:49:00+01:00

UK retailer M&S Food has announced it will invest £2.1 billion in British lamb and beef through two decade-long contracts with ABP and Dunbia.

Dame Angela Eagle, Food Security Minister

Groceries Code Adjudicator to be overseen by Defra

2026-04-09T12:36:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will assume responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator from 1st July 2026.

Cattle in field

Japan recognises UK organic livestock standards in new deal

2026-04-08T11:22:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed that British organic food producers now have access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market.

Raw beef steaks

Meat sector to promote British beef during week-long campaign

2026-04-07T15:09:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted the role of farm shops and local butchers in bringing British beef to consumers ahead of Great British Beef Week.

Beyond Meat Burger Patties Being Packaged

Plant-based brand reports $178m yearly loss

2026-04-07T12:10:00+01:00

Beyond Meat has reported a financial loss of $178.4 million over the full year ended 31st December, as it anticipates an “elevated level of uncertainty” during 2026.

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