Latest Industry News – Page 18
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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.
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NewsAHDB hosts inward trade mission for the British red meat sector
Buyers from across the world have come to the UK to take part in a four-day pasture-to-plate experience organised by AHDB to promote British red meat exports.
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards 2025 now open for nominations
The 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign is now fully underway and is offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the meat and food industry to nominate candidates.
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NewsNAO report finds industry “unprepared” for major disease outbreak
Key public bodies are “insufficiently prepared” for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, a report from NAO has found.
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NewsWOAH downgrades UK BSE status
The World Organisation for Animal Health has officially reclassified the UK’s Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy risk status to negligible.
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NewsScotland First Minister considers Climate Change Committee recommendations on livestock numbers
Industry has responded to a Climate Change Committee report that details plans to reduce livestock numbers by 28% by 2035.
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NewsAHDB reports US audits will secure market access
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has reiterated the importance of safeguarding market access for the red meat sector.
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NewsUK Sausage Week dates set for late October 2025
The popular UK Sausage Week (UKSW) returns again later this year, taking place over the 27th October-2nd November period. This follows its successful return in 2024.
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NewsAIMS publishes proposals for reducing regulation
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has urged Government to address the competence of regulators in the meat industry.
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NewsSausage roll sales up as consumers demand convenience
According to data analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, sausage rolls have been “flying out the doors” of cafes and bakeries.
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NewsHCC releases a new survey to inform its 2030 strategic document
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales is seeking levy payers’ views to “help shape the industry’s direction”, with the survey due to close on 25th July.
