Latest Industry News – Page 18
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NewsQuality red meat in “strong global demand”, says analyst
A red meat analyst told HCC delegates at its recent conference that supply and demand pressures at home and abroad are likely to support Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef for at least another 12 months.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses activist group poultry production claims
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by activist group The Humane League following its previous dismissal of the group’s claims that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called ‘fast-growing chickens.’
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NewsAHDB and QMS launch environmental baselining pilot
The first measurements of a pioneering environmental baselining pilot for agriculture have started, with 170 farms from across Scotland, England and Wales chosen to take part.
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NewsNew Meat Contacts directory available to order now
The new 2025 edition of the annual Meat Contacts directory is available to order now to ensure delivery just after Christmas.
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NewsArdgay Game wins FLS contract for north of Scotland
Processor, Ardgay Game has won a Forestry and Land Scotland contract for the north of Scotland to “put Scottish venison at the forefront of sustainable eating”.
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NewsAPHA invests £200m in new facility to protect food chain from disease
Government has announced that the country’s fight against animal disease is to be bolstered with a £200 million pound investment in the UK’s main research and laboratory testing facility.
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NewsHCC finds beef supply forecast to fall further
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has reported that GB cattle population numbers have seen a year-on-year decline of 2%, with HCC expecting further falls in subsequent years.
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NewsPhase 3 ShelfWatch shows “disappointing” decline in Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has unveiled Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, expressing disappointment at the decline in support for Scottish produce.
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NewsOxford Farming Conference unveils 2025 Inspiring Innovators
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has announced six speakers selected for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme.
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NewsKantar reports cost of Christmas dinner has risen along with premium lines
The cost of an average Christmas dinner for four has risen to £32.57, up by 6.5%, largely driven by the price of turkey and Christmas vegetable staples, according to the latest Kantar data.
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NewsBoost for UK pork exports to China with re-listing of two sites
UK pork exports to China have received a boost with the re-listing of two sites after a huge collaborative effort between many stakeholders including Government departments, industry and AHDB.
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NewsBPC report charts pathway for poultry sector resilience
In its latest report, From ‘Bouncing Back’ to ‘Building Forward,’ the British Poultry Council (BPC) challenges traditional notions of resilience, reframing it as a driver of purposeful action and long-term contribution.
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NewsFive arrested as part of FSA food crime investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers, together with police, attended a location in London recently where they discovered unrefrigerated vans containing 48 sheep carcasses.
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NewsNSA losing trust in Defra’s delivery capacity
Announcements over the closure of the capital grant scheme in England have sparked backlash within the sheep farming community, warns the National Sheep Association (NSA).
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NewsAHDB data highlights meat is central to consumers’ Christmas dinners
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) finds consumers consider pigs in blankets an “essential” for their Christmas meal.
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NewsYoung Chef Competition celebrates versatility of Scotch Lamb
The Lamb for St Andrews Young Chef Competition brought together young chefs within the Caledonian Heritage Group to “showcase their talents” at Archerfield.
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NewsNSA welcomes Welsh Government SFS progress
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the updated Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
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News2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled
The winners of the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been exclusively revealed at a sparkling ceremony in London.
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NewsTeam GB Butchery board announces team manager for World Butchers Challenge 2025
Master Butcher Simon Taylor M.Inst.M has been appointed team manager of the UK Lions Squad in their quest for success at the World Butchers Challenge next March.
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NewsScottish farmers call for Scottish Government to deliver a budget for the future
Farmers, crofters, and rural stakeholders from across Scotland rallied outside Holyrood to call on the Scottish Government to deliver a budget that secures the future of farming and crofting.
