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AHDB anticipates increased lamb consumption in MENA region
Dawn Meats reveals 2026 Management Development Programme cohort
Hilton Foods reports strength in red meat category
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Man charged for distributing £500,000 worth of stolen poultry
Following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit, a man was sentenced for handling stolen goods in a case linked to wider distribution fraud of more than £500,000 worth of poultry.
Obituary: John Chapman OBE
Meat Management is saddened to report the passing of past president of the Scottish Craft Butchers, John Chapman OBE.
James Couldwell appointed Reiser UK managing director
Meat equipment and packaging supplier Reiser UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as its new managing director.
Cranswick sees record Christmas trading across pork range
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has revealed that its revenue growth in the 13 weeks to 27th December 2025 was “strong”, reflecting positive trading momentum from the first half of the year.
NFU Cymru makes presidential appointments
Cardiff farmer Abi Reader has been elected president of NFU Cymru, with livestock farmer Paul Williams elected as deputy president.
M&S to buy 33% more British chicken from suppliers
Marks & Spencer has increased its British farming commitments by 33%, which it said was a response to a sales uplift in its value chicken lines.
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Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken to split from Vegan Food Group
Plant-based food brands Vegan Fried Chicken and Meatless Farm will reportedly split from the Vegan Food Group.
DB Foods appoints managing director
Meat wholesaler DB Foods has announced the appointment of Adrian Lyons as its new managing director.
Processor publishes independent welfare review
Cranswick has published in full its veterinarian-led animal welfare review online, which lists recommendations for the producer.
Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken to split from Vegan Food Group
DB Foods appoints managing director
Processor publishes independent welfare review
Turkey sales fall back over Christmas trading period – report
According to a Christmas red meat report, grocery sales reached a record £13.8 billion over Christmas, despite shoppers cutting back on turkey purchases.
ABP Dungannon facility to cease packing
ABP has announced plans to stop retail packing at its Linden Foods facility at Granville Industrial Estate in Dungannon, as the company enters into a formal consultation process with employees.
Deadline for 2026 Food Awards product nominations extended
Due to demand and to enable as many entrants as possible to participate in this year’s FMT Food Industry Awards, the final deadline for product entry nominations has been moved back to Wednesday 4th February.
QMS to showcase Scotch Beef in Stockholm
Quality Meat Scotland will launch its Scotch Beef Club in Sweden to mark its first entry into the Scandinavian market.
Pending SPS agreement delays pig and poultry protein in feed
Defra and Welsh Government have confirmed changes to livestock feed controls to allow pig and poultry protein into animal feed, but has delayed implementation as Government works towards a new SPS agreement.
LMC relaunches Good Honest Food campaign for 2026
The Livestock and Meat Commission has relaunched its Good Honest Food campaign, which it said aims to “uncover the truth” about beef and lamb.
NFU Scotland says IHT changes are “not a complete solution”
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to raise the threshold for Agricultural and Business Property Relief under inheritance tax from £1 million to £2.5 million per individual, but says there is more still to do.
Red meat export opportunities highlighted by AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted future opportunities for exports of quality British dairy and red meat to North America.
LMC expresses concerns over EU-Mercosur trade agreement
The EU Council authorised the signature of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, with the Livestock and Meat Commission urging Government to provide assurances that domestic markets will not be challenged.
QMS publishes 2026 red meat toolkit
Quality Meat Scotland released an updated edition of its ‘Get in the Know: Celebrating the Positives of Red Meat’ toolkit.
Waitrose unveils higher welfare across charcuterie
UK retailer Waitrose has revealed that its continental meats offering is now higher welfare after partnering with European producers and farmers.
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