Latest Industry News – Page 11
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NewsDeadline for Food Awards product nominations is this Friday
The FMT Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline is fast approaching, set for this Friday 7th February.
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NewsGrocery sales rose by 4.3% in January, finds Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 26th January, reporting a rise in take-home grocery sales.
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NewsIHT changes to affect over three quarters of farms, says AHDB
Research from AHDB has shown that 76.8% of farms across England and Scotland will be impacted by inheritance tax changes.
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NewsLMC launches red meat workshops to upskill teachers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced a series of Red Meat Skills workshops, designed for GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers.
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NewsBird flu protection zone extended across England
Government has placed all of England under additional Avian Influenza Protection Zones, mandating enhanced biosecurity as industry calls for stricter measures.
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NewsCranswick employees reportedly “at risk of redundancy”
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has started a consultation process at its Sutton Fields site, with some colleagues reported to be at risk of redundancy.
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NewsNational Sheep Association welcomes major step forward for farm assurance
NSA has declared the Farm Assurance Review a ‘huge victory and major step forward’ for making standards simpler and more relevant to sheep farmers.
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NewsRetailers support NFU inheritance tax campaign
UK retailers have called for Government to reconsider its proposed changes to inheritance tax as NFU continues its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign.
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NewsProduct nomination deadline for Food Industry Awards approaches
The FMT Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline is one week away and organisers are encouraging the meat industry to get involved.
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NewsBritish beef and lamb showcased in France
Beef and lamb exporters joined AHDB at SIRHA 2025, France’s leading international hospitality and food service trade show.
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NewsQMS Global Burger Challenge 2025 launches
Young chefs and food innovators across schools in Scotland are being called to take part in the Global Burger Challenge for 2025, an initiative designed to educate pupils on the journey food takes from farm to fork.
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NewsMarketing groups merge to create United Pig Cooperative
Scottish Pig Producers, Scotlean Pigs and Thames Valley Cambac have merged to create the United Pig Cooperative.
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NewsScotch red meat promoted to global diplomats
QMS showcased Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork at the UK Government’s ‘Taste of Scotland’ event.
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NewsNFU Scotland Conference to hear from ministers
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP, will address delegates at NFU Scotland’s National Conference in Glasgow.
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NewsAHDB launches multilingual website to boost potential red meat exports
AHDB has launched a new multilingual website to maximise the potential of red meat exports to Europe.
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MM AwardsMeat Management Meat Industry Awards return for 2025
The Meat Management Meat Industry Awards are back for 2025, as product nominations and voting for the initiative have officially opened.
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NewsFood Standards Agency appoints new CEO
Katie Pettifer has been appointed CEO of the Food Standards Agency, following her term as interim FSA CEO.
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NewsNew industry event from WCB features growth, resilience and leadership
The Worshipful Company of Butchers is hosting a day of inspiration at Butchers’ Hall on Wednesday 12th March 2025, led by Carol Glover – known as the ‘Maverick Maker’.
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NewsGammon “had a good year” says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that sales of gammon were up on the year in 2024.
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NewsCranswick acquires pig genetics business as it experiences “excellent” volume growth
UK processor Cranswick has released its third quarter trading statement, as it reports that it has acquired pig genetics business JSR Genetics.
