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NewsAIMS launches judicial review of FSA charges
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has announced that it has launched a judicial review, challenging the Food Standards Agency’s decision to raise its charges in 2026.
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NewsMorrisons pledges £1.6bn to British food producers
UK supermarket Morrisons has revealed it will invest £1.6 billion in British food production and agriculture in 2026.
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NewsBoparan acquires German poultry processor
The Boparan Private Office has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, which will form part of BPO’s Europe division.
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NewsDonald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure
Aberdeenshire-based online butcher Donald Russell has proposed the closure of its operations following a “comprehensive review” of its financial position and market conditions.
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NewsNSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics
The National Sheep Association has unveiled its 2026 cohort of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors, with the 12 sheep farmers set to undertake career development sessions in North Wales.
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NewsMeat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls
The rate of food inflation has fallen to 3.6% in January, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics, with meat cited as a downward contributor.
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NewsEdenmoor unveils seven-figure investment in facility
Farm shop Edenmoor, which was previously Piper’s Farm, has announced a seven-figure investment in a 25,000 sq ft purpose-built production facility in Cullompton, Devon.
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NewsABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire
Bob Carnell, CEO of red meat processor ABP Food Group’s UK division, has announced his decision to retire, with Kevin Cahill to be appointed as the new CEO.
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NewsJudging week deemed a great success for 2026 Food Awards
This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging was successfully completed on Friday 13th February with judges enthusiastic about the quality and range of products entered.
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NewsDPHA seizes record volume of illegal meat in one month
Dover Port Health Authority confirmed that January 2026 saw nearly 44,000kg of illegal meat removed at the Port of Dover, which it said was the highest volume removed in one month since checks began.
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NewsObituary: Peter Godfrey
Past president of the London Retail Meat Traders Association and butcher at Frank Godfrey Butchers Peter Godfrey has passed away.
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NewsDunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions
Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, has announced a new phase of its Plan Four Zero Activate programme, Dunbia Activate Leaders, which it said would work towards reducing scope 3 emissions in the beef and sheep industries.
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NewsKFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m
KFC UK & Ireland has announced that 35% of its chicken will be sourced from British farms by the end of 2026, as the company said it would add chicken wings to the list of products it sources from British farms.
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NewsEarly bird booking deadline for WCB Master’s Ball is approaching
The Worshipful Company of Butchers Master’s Fundraising Ball is taking place at London’s Guildhall on 17th April, with early bird booking rates available until 28th February.
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NewsFood Industry Awards judging underway at test kitchens
Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, situated in Milton Keynes.
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NewsRolinson Group launches new Scanvaegt scale to the UK market
Scanvaegt Systems has introduced the Scanvaegt 1206, marking the first Danish-engineered bench scale featuring an open-frame design specifically developed for the food industry.
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NewsWCB Master’s chain of office still missing with enquiries ongoing
City of London Police have confirmed that their enquiries into the theft of the Worshipful Company of Butchers Master’s Chain from Butchers’ Hall are still ongoing.
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NewsJohn Powell appointed BMPA CEO
The British Meat Processors Association has appointed John Powell as its chief executive officer following Nick Allen’s announcement that he is to retire.
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NewsPlumpton College to celebrate centenary at butchery awards and showcase
“Innovation in Product Development” is the theme for this year’s Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, taking place at Plumpton College.
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NewsEfra report sets out SPS agreement recommendations
A report on the Government’s negotiations with the EU over the trade of meat, animal and plant products has been published, stating that a future deal “must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture and meat businesses”.
