Meat Industry News

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British meat traders rely on Dover as a key port for trade with the EU and beyond.

APHA introduces AI system for import checks

2026-02-26T09:00:00+00:00

An artificial intelligence system has been introduced at Ashford Port Health Authority as the facility becomes the first to fully automate the initial stage of import document checks.

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LMC cookery demonstrations return for 2026

2026-02-25T10:39:00+00:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced the return of its fully funded primary school cookery demonstrations.

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AHDB confirm red meat and dairy exports top £4bn in 2025

2026-02-24T11:19:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that exports of red meat and dairy from the UK reached over £4 billion last year.

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Tom Bradshaw calls for long-term plan for farming at NFU conference

2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00

In his keynote address to the National Farmers’ Union annual conference in Birmingham, NFU president Tom Bradshaw has said that a resilient food system is key to tackling food inflation and driving growth.

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Businesses drop Better Chicken Commitment in favour of Sustainable Chicken Forum

2026-02-23T14:17:00+00:00

Eight leading hospitality businesses including Burger King and KFC have announced the launch of the Sustainable Chicken Forum and said that they will be withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment.

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AIMS marks 25th anniversary

2026-02-23T11:26:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is celebrating 25 years of representing the UK meat industry.

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Boparan acquires German poultry processor

2026-02-19T11:10:00+00:00

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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Donald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure

2026-02-18T17:01:00+00:00

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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NSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics

2026-02-18T12:43:00+00:00

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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Meat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls

2026-02-18T11:05:00+00:00

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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Edenmoor unveils seven-figure investment in facility

2026-02-17T10:55:00+00:00

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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ABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire

2026-02-16T10:48:00+00:00

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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Judging week deemed a great success for 2026 Food Awards

2026-02-16T07:30:00+00:00

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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DPHA seizes record volume of illegal meat in one month

2026-02-13T10:28:00+00:00

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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Obituary: Peter Godfrey

2026-02-13T09:35:00+00:00

Past president of the London Retail Meat Traders Association and butcher at Frank Godfrey Butchers Peter Godfrey has passed away.

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Dunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions

2026-02-12T11:18:00+00:00

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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KFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m

2026-02-11T10:42:00+00:00

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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