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New regulations aim to provide “greater certainty” to pig farmers
As of Wednesday 13th August, the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 will come into force.
AHDB campaign aims to safeguard French market for British sheep meat
The AHDB campaign is targeted to help reinforce the position of British sheep meat in its biggest export market.
UK Sausage Week competition deadline is this Friday, 8th August
Sausage product nominations for this year’s UK Sausage Week competition must be completed via the website by the final deadline, which is this Friday, 8th August.
Finalists revealed for the Meat Industry Young Manager of the Year Award
The winner of the prestigious Meat Management Young Manager Award will be announced at a black-tie dinner and presentation on 18th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Welsh Government confirms changes to Bluetongue restrictions
Welsh livestock that have been vaccinated against Bluetongue will be able to attend English markets within 20 miles of the Welsh border from 18th August.
QMS highlights resilience of Scotland’s red meat sector in new report
QMS has underlined the socio-economic importance of Scotland’s red meat sector with the release of its latest Red Meat Industry Profile.
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UK firms secure pork export opportunities in Mexico
Defra has announced that 12 businesses in England and Northern Ireland have gained approval to export pork products to Mexico in a deal worth £19m.
Levy bodies investigate impact of beef prices on retail sales
Research from AHDB and QMS has explored the potential impact of further beef price increases on consumer shopping behaviours both in-store and when dining out.
UK Sausage Week competition deadline extended
The entry deadline to nominate products for this year’s UK Sausage Week (UKSW) competition has been extended by one week to Friday 8th August to deal with exceptional demand.
UK firms secure pork export opportunities in Mexico
Levy bodies investigate impact of beef prices on retail sales
UK Sausage Week competition deadline extended
Fresh meat prices up 13.11% on the year, finds AIMS
According to the AIMS Retailer Meat and Poultry Inflation Tracker Report for July 2025, the overall prices for fresh beef, lamb, pork and chicken rose by 0.35% from June.
Meat Management Meat Industry Awards finalists exclusively revealed
The 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards finalists have been unveiled across all 21 categories, and winners will be revealed at the much-anticipated ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday 18th September.
Princes acquires two facilities as part of £83m investment
Global food business Princes, which manufactures tinned meats, pastes and ready meals, has acquired two new facilities as part of an £83 million investment.
Meat prices up due to tight wholesale supply
Data from NielsenIQ and the British Retail Consortium has found that food inflation in the meat category was up as wholesale prices were “hit by tight supply”.
Cranswick revenue grows by 9.7% on the year
Poultry processor Cranswick has released its Q1 results for the 13 weeks to 28th June 2025, reporting its revenue as 9.7% ahead of the same period in 2024.
Illegal meat prosecutions secured
A man has been jailed for falsely distributing halal meat to businesses in south Wales, and another has been prosecuted for the illegal sale of ‘smokies’.
AHDB identifies consumer priorities when buying from butchers
Research from AHDB will aim to help butchers increase red meat demand and re-engage with consumers at butchery counters.
New World Foods Europe acquired by Kepak
Kepak Group has acquired Valeo Food Group’s Meat Snacks Group Limited for an undisclosed sum as part of its plan to “strengthen its presence” in food-to-go categories.
Rolinson Group to sell Scanvaegt equipment in the UK and Ireland
Scanvaegt Systems has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Rolinson Group covering the UK and Irish markets.
Voting now open for 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards
The 2025 shortlist for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has been revealed with voting now live at the official website.
Janet Swadling appointed interim chief executive of AHDB
AHDB has announced Janet Swadling OBE will take over as its interim chief executive ahead of current CEO Graham Wilkinson’s departure.
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