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NewsJapan recognises UK organic livestock standards in new deal
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed that British organic food producers now have access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market.
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NewsMeat sector to promote British beef during week-long campaign
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted the role of farm shops and local butchers in bringing British beef to consumers ahead of Great British Beef Week.
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NewsPlant-based brand reports $178m yearly loss
Beyond Meat has reported a financial loss of $178.4 million over the full year ended 31st December, as it anticipates an “elevated level of uncertainty” during 2026.
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NewsMoguntia finds UK drives meat and poultry flavour innovation
Moguntia Food Group has launched its Global Taste Tracker, revealing that the UK is “driving rapid innovation” across meat and poultry launches.
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NewsScottish red meat costs face hyper-inflationary hike, SAMW warns
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has warned that increases to meat inspection charges from Food Standards Scotland will “threaten the viability” of meat processors.
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NewsNFCU seizes illegal bushmeat
A 51-year-old male has been arrested following a National Food Crime Unit operation involving illegal bushmeat.
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MM AwardsMeat Industry Awards ceremony to feature TV’s Paul Sinha as celebrity host
Organisers of the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards have revealed Paul Sinha as this year’s celebrity host when the ceremony takes place in Birmingham on Thursday 3rd September.
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NewsWCB Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament to tee off in July
The Worshipful Company of Butchers is once again hosting its Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday 16th July 2026.
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NewsShoppers expected to switch to pork this Easter
Red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has found that 54% of households are planning a roast dinner across the Easter weekend, with demand for roasting joints expected to see a “renewed focus”.
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NewsHilton Foods reports “resilient” performance from core retail meat
Protein producer Hilton Food Group has published its financial results for the 52 weeks to 28th December 2025, reporting that the review has “reinforced” its conviction in the strength of its core meat operations.
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NewsLamb sees “strong domestic demand”, says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that Scotland’s lamb sector has entered 2026 with “renewed momentum” after experiencing “early-year softness” to deliver higher prices despite improved throughput.
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NewsFinalists named in FMT Food Industry Awards shortlist
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards finalists have been published, with many businesses within the meat industry named on this year’s shortlist.
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NewsHeck burgers recalled over incorrect labelling
Sausage and burger manufacturer Heck has recalled a steak burger product, which contains milk, after it was incorrectly labelled as a lamb burger, as the product poses a risk to consumers with a milk allergy.
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NewsBioethanol plant to resume production as UK “risks being undersupplied”
Government has temporarily restarted production at the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside as it warns of supply risks in the UK CO2 market.
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NewsAvara spotlights benefits of lower stocking density
Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its latest ‘For Good’ report, which detailed the “significant welfare improvements” achieved since the wholesale adoption of lower stocking densities.
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NewsFour appointments made to HCC board
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has appointed four non-executive directors, confirmed by the Welsh Government following a recruitment campaign.
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NewsAHDB report pinpoints key red meat export markets for 2026
Priority markets for British red meat have been identified by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board to build on the value of exports last year.
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NewsShoppers seek out farm quality assurance logo
The Livestock and Meat Commission has confirmed that four in five shoppers are aware of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme logo, with two thirds trying to buy quality assured beef.
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NewsNuffield study invites feedback for survey on small abattoir decline
A new national survey has been launched as part of a 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarship research project examining the ecological and ethical impacts of small abattoir decline across the UK.
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe invests £350,000 in pork business unit
Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled its Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough site, which it said was designed to “strengthen product development and accelerate innovation” across its pork business unit.
