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NewsLMC invites DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to school cookery demonstrations
The Livestock and Meat Commission welcomed the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir MLA, to Glencraig Integrated Primary School to observe a live beef and lamb cookery demonstration delivered as part of LMC’s Education Programme.
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NewsIndustry must work together, finds Batters’ Farming Profitability Review
A Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters, has detailed short, medium and long-term actions required to “strengthen farming profitability”.
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NewsRed meat production will be key election issue, says SAMW
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has said that the future of Scottish red meat production will be central to the political debate as voters choose the next Scottish Government in 2026.
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NewsRevised planning policy to support UK farmers, says NFU
Government has launched a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework, which the National Farmers’ Union has called a “significant step” towards supporting producers.
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News2026 Meat Contacts directory is hot off the press
The much-anticipated 2026 edition of the annual Meat Contacts directory is now available to order, comprising 360 pages of key industry contacts and information in one convenient A5 publication.
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NewsAppointments made across AHDB levy board
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board levy payers have ratified appointments across its four sector councils.
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NewsNovember saw the rate of inflation fall
Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed a drop in overall inflation in November, however, beef prices continue to rise sharply.
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NewsQMS campaign to highlight the health benefits of red meat
Quality Meat Scotland has announced the latest phase of its ongoing When You Know, You Know marketing activity, which consists of a health and wellbeing-focused campaign launching in January 2026.
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NewsNPA urges Government to provide clarity on ASF regionalisation position
The National Pig Association is seeking clarity from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on the UK Government’s approach to African swine fever regionalisation agreements, after Spain was able to “rapidly implement” agreements following an outbreak.
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NewsNFCU makes arrest in connection with illegal frozen bushmeat
The Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit has arrested one person in connection to an operation involving illegal frozen bushmeat.
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NewsQMS meets with councillors to showcase Scottish red meat
Quality Meat Scotland, alongside stakeholder members of the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group, has completed a series of strategic engagement events with MSPs, councillors and parliamentary candidates across Scotland as part of its national Meating Our Potential campaign.
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NewsUK lamb consignments released after being held at Calais
A number of consignments of lamb being held at a Border Control Post in Calais have now been released to return to the UK.
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NewsFSA agrees to consultation to financially support smaller abattoirs
The Food Standards Agency board has agreed to a public consultation in 2026 on proposals for a revised discount system for abattoirs.
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NewsMeat producer shares food industry concerns with MP
Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy, along with Vion Food Group, has met with local MP Kevin McKenna to discuss the challenges facing the UK food industry.
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NewsProfessor Susan Jebb to deliver keynote at City Food & Drink Lecture
According to the City Food & Drink Lecture, Professor Susan Jebb OBE will deliver the keynote address at its 25th annual event.
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NewsTariq Halal Meats founder awarded Civic Honour Award 2025
Tariq Halal Meats has revealed that its founder and chairman Tariq Sheikh has been awarded the City of London Corporation Civic Honour Award 2025, which is reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the UK’s economic landscape.
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NewsFortifi announces completion of Provisur Technologies acquisition
Global food processing automation company Fortifi has completed its acquisition of Provisur Technologies in a move that it says will expand its end-to-end solutions.
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NewsGrocery inflation figures show rising prices in fresh meat and added value poultry
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share update shows overall price inflation held steady at 4.7% over the month to 30th November, with prices rising fastest in markets including fresh meat and value added poultry.
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NewsFSA and FSS produce guidance on cell-cultivated products
The Food Standards Agency has partnered with Food Standards Scotland to draw up the UK’s first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products.
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NewsNFU calls on Government to secure exemptions in EU SPS talks
With UK and EU sanitary and phytosanitary talks now underway, the National Farmers’ Union has urged Government to negotiate appropriate transition periods and exemptions to “minimise disruption” to Britain’s farming sector.
