Latest Industry News – Page 24
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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.
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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.
