Latest Industry News – Page 21
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NewsNon-EU beef imports “surged” over summer, said QMS
An assessment of red meat prices by Quality Meat Scotland has found that prices remained “strong despite mixed market conditions”.
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NewsProduct nominations and voting for 2026 Food Industry Awards now open
The popular annual Food Industry Awards initiative organised by Food Management Today has been launched, with free online product nominations and voting available.
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NewsABP workers to strike as Unite predicts beef and lamb shortages
According to Unite the Union, workers at ABP’s Craigavon facility have voted to take strike action.
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NewsLMC explores balanced diet benefits at Red Meat Skills workshop
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland is inviting GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers to take part in its upcoming Red Meat Skills Workshop.
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NewsDawn Meats to acquire 65% of meat processor Alliance Group
Red meat processor Dawn Meats has confirmed it will acquire a 65% shareholding in meat processor Alliance Group, with farmers to retain a 35% stake.
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NewsDiscount ticket offer deadline for Women In Meat Awards ceremony is Thursday 23rd October
With the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony rapidly approaching, organisers are encouraging guests who have not yet booked their tickets to take advantage of the discount offer that finishes this week.
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NewsCraft Butcher product award winners announced
Following evaluations and product judging on 4th September, trade body National Craft Butchers has recently announced the winners of its 2025 National Craft Butchers Product Awards.
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NewsRed meat processor achieves 63% emissions reduction
Dawn Meats has reported that it has achieved a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions over a period of six years.
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News2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards judging concludes
Judging for the 2025 Meat Businesswoman of the Year has now taken place at Butchers’ Hall, London, with the panel praising this year’s exceptional candidates.
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NewsQMS highlights importance of iron in the diet
Research commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland has found that almost half of Scottish women are ‘not confident’ or ‘unsure’ whether their diet provides enough iron to support their energy levels and overall good health in daily life.
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NewsRed Tractor advert banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that an advert from farm assurance scheme Red Tractor must be banned for being “likely to exaggerate the benefits” of Red Tractor endorsement.
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NewsUnprocessed fresh meat sees a rise in price, finds Worldpanel
In the latest grocery market share update from Worldpanel by Numerator, it was reported that grocery price inflation had increased to 5.2%.
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NewsIndustry reacts to ban on “meaty” labels as "clear labelling" required
The UK meat industry has responded to the European Parliament’s decision to ban “meaty” labels for plant-based products, calling the decision “entirely sensible”.
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News“Immediate collaboration” needed between industry and Government
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has expressed “serious concern” over the continuing spread of Bluetongue across Great Britain and the “apparent lack of strategic coherence” in the national response.
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NewsKiril Mischeff Group acquires Primepak Foods Ltd
Cooked meat processor Primepak Foods Ltd has been acquired by Nottinghamshire-based food supplier Kiril Mischeff Group.
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NewsEuropean Parliament bans “meaty” labels on plant-based foods
Members of the European Parliament have voted for “meaty” names to be reserved exclusively for products containing meat.
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NewsImporting lamb “may be short-changing UK consumers”, says NSA
The National Sheep Association has expressed concern over the increasing volumes of southern hemisphere lamb imports.
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NewsProfessor Chris Elliott confirmed as City Meat Lecture 2025 keynote speaker
The Worshipful Company of Butchers will host its annual City Meat Lecture on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at Butchers’ Hall, London, with Professor Chris Elliott delivering the keynote speech.
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NewsChicken the protein of choice when dining out, finds AHDB
Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has explored dining out trends, finding that consumers prioritise meat-centred meals.
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NewsAvara Foods calls legal claim a “misunderstanding”
Nearly 4,000 people have joined a legal claim accusing poultry producers and others of causing pollution within the rivers Wye and Lugg.
