Latest Industry News
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NewsUK poultry and red meat exports to Philippines unlocked
The Department for Business and Trade has observed a boost in British meat exports following trade talks between the UK and the Philippines.
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NewsScottish butcher takes home trophy for best black pudding in the UK
D H Robertson butchers in Arbroath has been crowned the first ever Black Pudding UK Champion of Champions.
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NewsDr David Llewellyn appointed to monitor Farm Assurance Review progress
Following the publication of the report of the UK Farm Assurance Review, Dr David Llewellyn CBE has been appointed an independent monitoring commissioner.
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NewsUK’s global food exports fall 12.6% from 2023 levels
According to the FDF 2024 Trade Snapshot, food export volumes have fallen by more than a third since 2019.
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NewsLMC opens bookings for school cooking demonstrations
LMC has opened bookings for its fully funded primary school cooking demonstrations.
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NewsAHDB identifies demand for pig meat in Latin America
AHDB has revealed that growing demand for pig meat in Latin America will present British exporters with “major business opportunities”.
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NewsAIMS challenges FSA levy charges
Roythornes Solicitors, acting on behalf of AIMS, has commenced legal action challenging the charges that the FSA are levying on the meat industry.
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NewsDefra halts SFI applications as NFU labels it a “failing department”
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has stopped all Sustainable Farming Incentive applications without warning.
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NewsWaitrose announces net zero fund to support its British farmers
UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund for British farmers to support projects which aim to reduce carbon emissions.
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NewsUK beef production increases as sheep meat production sees decline
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has found that red meat trade figures reveal “significant” impacts on both beef and lamb markets in the future.
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NewsFMD outbreak reported in cattle in Hungary
The World Organisation for Animal Health has reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in a dairy cattle herd in Hungary.
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NewsFSA launches regulatory programme for cultivated meat
The Food Standards Agency has announced the launch of a new regulatory programme for cultivated meat.
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NewsPlant-based meat alternatives see decline in demand
According to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), meat products saw volume growth as meat-free products experienced less demand on the year.
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NewsConsumers choose lean meats as high-protein diets take centre stage
According to data from online retailer Ocado, more consumers are choosing natural protein sources such as lean meats.
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NewsGlobal hunt for 2025 World Haggis Champion
Scottish Craft Butchers has invited producers from across the globe to present their finest version of the haggis at the World Haggis Championship 2025.
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NewsNew Master appointed by The York Butchers’ Gild
Dr Jason Aldiss BEM, executive director of AIMS, has been chosen as the new Master of The York Butchers’ Gild.
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NewsVaess and Alsa Ingredients collaborate to expand offering
Global food manufacturer Vaess has announced a collaboration with Alsa Ingredients to “expand its expertise” in beef, pork and poultry meat.
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NewsMajor concerns over escalating abattoir closures prompts industry survey
The Sustainable Food Trust has called on the farming industry to complete a survey about its use of small abattoirs.
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NewsSpending on supermarket deals up as grocery sales increase by 3.6%
Market research firm Kantar has shared its grocery sales data for the four weeks to 23rd February, reporting a 3.6% increase in take-home sales at the grocers.
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NewsNSA finds Defra announcements “fall short”
NSA has responded to the announcements made by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, stating that the “necessary details are still missing”.
