Latest News – Page 28
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NewsNFU responds to report on UK food resilience
NFU has urged Government to act on the recommendations of the National Preparedness Commission following its warning that the UK’s food security is in a “precarious state”.
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NewsCattle supply reductions expected to continue into 2026, says AHDB
AHDB has found that UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025.
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NewsAndrew Connon appointed NFU Scotland president
NFU Scotland has elected Andrew Connon as its new president, with vice president posts going to Duncan Macalister and Robert Neill.
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NewsCity of London report finds Smithfield market “no longer meets demand”
The City of London Corporation has said that plans to enable Smithfield and Billingsgate market traders to move to another facility within the M25 will have “minimal impact” on food supply.
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NewsFirst cultivated meat product approved for sale starting with pet food
Cultivated meat supplier Meatly has released what it describes as a cultivated meat dog treat, becoming the first company to supply cultivated meat in the UK, albeit for pet food.
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NewsHCC says 2024 was a “buoyant year” for lamb and beef
HCC has found that prime lamb and beef average deadweight prices reached record highs during 2024.
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NewsEfra inquiry to examine biosecurity controls following industry concerns
Efra has called for evidence to examine biosecurity measures for animal imports to the UK.
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NewsNew editor for Meat Management magazine
Gwen Mostyn has joined Yandell Publishing Ltd., as editor of its meat and food portfolio.
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NewsDeadline for Food Awards product nominations is this Friday
The FMT Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline is fast approaching, set for this Friday 7th February.
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NewsGrocery sales rose by 4.3% in January, finds Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 26th January, reporting a rise in take-home grocery sales.
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NewsIHT changes to affect over three quarters of farms, says AHDB
Research from AHDB has shown that 76.8% of farms across England and Scotland will be impacted by inheritance tax changes.
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NewsLMC launches red meat workshops to upskill teachers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced a series of Red Meat Skills workshops, designed for GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers.
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NewsBird flu protection zone extended across England
Government has placed all of England under additional Avian Influenza Protection Zones, mandating enhanced biosecurity as industry calls for stricter measures.
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NewsCranswick employees reportedly “at risk of redundancy”
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has started a consultation process at its Sutton Fields site, with some colleagues reported to be at risk of redundancy.
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NewsNational Sheep Association welcomes major step forward for farm assurance
NSA has declared the Farm Assurance Review a ‘huge victory and major step forward’ for making standards simpler and more relevant to sheep farmers.
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NewsRetailers support NFU inheritance tax campaign
UK retailers have called for Government to reconsider its proposed changes to inheritance tax as NFU continues its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign.
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NewsProduct nomination deadline for Food Industry Awards approaches
The FMT Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline is one week away and organisers are encouraging the meat industry to get involved.
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NewsBritish beef and lamb showcased in France
Beef and lamb exporters joined AHDB at SIRHA 2025, France’s leading international hospitality and food service trade show.
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NewsQMS Global Burger Challenge 2025 launches
Young chefs and food innovators across schools in Scotland are being called to take part in the Global Burger Challenge for 2025, an initiative designed to educate pupils on the journey food takes from farm to fork.
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NewsMarketing groups merge to create United Pig Cooperative
Scottish Pig Producers, Scotlean Pigs and Thames Valley Cambac have merged to create the United Pig Cooperative.
