Latest Industry News – Page 13
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NewsFSA “recognises value” of support for small abattoirs
At its June board meeting, FSA debated the operation and purpose of the current Meat Charging Discount Regime.
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NewsDeadline extended for 2025 Women in Meat Industry Awards nominations
The opportunity to nominate candidates for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign has been extended, with a later deadline of Tuesday 1st July replacing the original deadline of 27th June.
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NewsCheap imports “undermine public trust”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has voiced concern following reports that imported chicken and beef are increasingly appearing on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsHCC and Kepak collaborate to showcase Welsh red meat to Italian suppliers
An Italian foodservice supplier visited Wales as part of an inward mission organised by HCC in collaboration with red meat processor Kepak.
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NewsQMS identifies “creepage of imports” as it backs local red meat
QMS and the SRMRG highlighted the support for the Scottish red meat industry at the 2025 Royal Highland Show.
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NewsMeat contributes to a rise in inflation
Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that meat contributed to a rise in inflation after prices rose more in May 2025 than May 2024.
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NewsNPA has urged Government to ban the sale of pork to Eurostar passengers
The National Pig Association has called on Government to act after a Politico report found banned pork products on sale beyond security at Brussels Midi station.
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NewsBoparan Holdings to purchase 2 Sisters joint venture
The 2 Sisters Food Group has announced that it will sell its joint venture poultry farming operations to the Boparan Private Office.
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NewsUK Sausage Week product entry forms now online
Businesses wishing to nominate products for this year’s UK Sausage Week can now do so for free online at www.uksausageweek.com.
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NewsDr Phil Hadley recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours
Secretary General of the International Meat Secretariat (IMS) Dr Phil Hadley was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
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NewsWelsh Deputy First Minister reveals new bluetongue controls
Welsh Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has chosen not to align with England on bluetongue controls, instead placing restrictions on the movement of animals into Wales.
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MM AwardsMeat Industry Awards gathers pace for 2025
Following a week of product judging at Harper Adams University, which concluded on Friday 13th June, the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards are off to a flying start this year.
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NewsEat Wild to champion wild meat in cooking competition
The Eat Wild Craft Guild of Chefs Competition has returned following the “resounding” success of its inaugural year.
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NewsJobs lost as Scotbeef Inverurie abattoir closes for good
A Scotbeef abattoir in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, has closed down, with all members of staff being made redundant.
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NewsRetailers urged to give British produce "pride of place" on shelves
The National Farmers’ Union has called for consistent action on sourcing commitments in UK supermarkets.
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MM Awards2025 Meat Industry Awards product judging underway
This year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards product judging has commenced, with many hundreds of entries from all corners of the meat industry being evaluated across 11 categories.
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NewsMPs debate non-stun slaughter in Parliament
After gaining more than 109,000 signatures, a petition to ban non-stun slaughter in the UK was debated in Westminster Hall.
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NewsTotal farming income up £1.6bn but “gains are fragile”, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has warned that the “modest gains” achieved by UK farmers “come after years of unsustainable returns”.
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NewsFarmers trial “dual-purpose” chicken breeds
The Innovative Farmers network are trialling a selection of heritage chicken breeds with the aim to cut emissions, end the culling of male chicks and “build economic resilience”.
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NewsNFU responds to Defra plans to introduce Electronic ID for cattle
The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in mandatory electronic ID for newborn calves but wants the changes to go further.
