Latest Industry News – Page 7
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Lidl reveals £1.5bn British beef investment
UK discounter Lidl GB has committed to sourcing 100% British beef by investing £1.5 billion into the British beef industry over the next five years.
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Extended deadline for UK Sausage Week competition
Product nominations for this year’s UKSW competition are exceeding expectations and, to allow a little more time to cope with the volume of product entries, organisers have confirmed a few days deadline extension to Friday 2nd August as the last day when sausages can be nominated.
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ASG seeks confirmation from Government of abattoir funding approval
The ASG has written to Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner to highlight the need to rebuild a network of small abattoirs across the UK.
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AHDB report to “provide transparency” for English beef and lamb sector
AHDB has released a report comparing English farmgate production standards with those of international markets.
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June abattoir throughput figures show “concerning trend”, says HCC
HCC has found that UK abattoir throughput figures for June revealed a “concerning trend” as sheep numbers slaughtered were “substantially down”.
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Women In Meat Industry Awards voting shortlist coming soon
After a record entry of nominees for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, organisers report that information on all candidates is being collated and that the opportunity of online voting to decide this year’s finalists will start in early to mid-August.
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Seasonal events “significantly impact” red meat performance
AHDB has analysed consumer trends around seasonal occasions, like Easter and Christmas, stating that events can “significantly impact” the overall yearly performance of red meat products.
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Grocery price inflation hits lowest rate since 2021, says Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, grocery price inflation fell over the four weeks to 7th July as supermarket footfall increased.
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MM Industry Awards: 2025 Ticket & Event Information
Don’t miss the premier social and networking event for the meat industry, taking place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel.
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MM Awards: Category Guide
The awards programme provides the opportunity for product entries, as well as categories that enable people from throughout the trade to vote for what they feel is best.
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Photo Gallery: Meat Management Industry Awards 2023
The photos from the Meat Management Industry Awards 2023 dinner and ceremony, including the winner presentations, and people from across the sector networking and celebrating.
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Some UK farmers keen to engage with cultured meat, says RAU
The Royal Agricultural University has released a report looking at how UK farmers may be affected by cultured meat production in the future.
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HCC teaches 1,100 children about red meat production
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has delivered 40 red meat sessions to over 1,100 children across Wales.
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Industry asked to provide evidence for UK Farm Assurance Review
Commissioners of the UK Farm Assurance Review have announced the next steps in an evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes.
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Poultry business fined after faking disease certificates
A poultry business has received a £50,000 fine for falsifying Salmonella testing certificates.
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Emily Miles to leave FSA in September
Chief executive of the Food Standards Agency Emily Miles will leave her role in September, the FSA has announced.
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Competition deadline for UK Sausage Week fast approaching
Product nominations for this year’s UK Sausage Week competition are well underway with the final entry deadline set for Monday 29th July.
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Aldi to provide chickens with 20% more space
UK discounter Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers.
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Pork purchase intent up 6% following Love Pork campaign
AHDB has revealed that following an analysis of its pork marketing campaign, it witnessed a 6% increase in purchase intent.
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Prime Minister makes Defra appointments
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Former Shadow Minister Daniel Zeichner MP as Minister of State for Defra.