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NPA urges Government to provide clarity on ASF regionalisation position
NFCU makes arrest in connection with illegal frozen bushmeat
QMS meets with councillors to showcase Scottish red meat
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UK 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.
FSA 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.
Meat producer shares food industry concerns with MP
Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy, along with meat and plant-based alternatives producer Vion Food Group, has met with local MP Kevin McKenna to discuss the challenges facing the UK food industry.
Professor 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.
Tariq 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.
Grocery 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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FSA 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.
NFU 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.
LMC says market access is priority after confirmed NI case of Bluetongue
Following a confirmed case of Bluetongue in Northern Ireland, the Livestock & Meat Commission is urging beef and lamb producers to exercise vigilance.
FSA and FSS produce guidance on cell-cultivated products
NFU calls on Government to secure exemptions in EU SPS talks
LMC says market access is priority after confirmed NI case of Bluetongue
Turkey producer under investigation for animal welfare and biosecurity breaches
Farm assurance scheme Red Tractor has suspended Hockenhull Turkeys’ certification while it investigates allegations of welfare breaches after campaigners took secret footage at the farm.
Red Tractor launches new pigs welfare standards with on-pack logos
The Red Tractor assurance scheme has announced it is adding two new modules to its Pigs Scheme – Enhanced Welfare Outdoor Bred and Free Range.
AIMS predicts rise in pork prices as EU demand increases
According to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers’ November inflation report, even though it is decreasing, food inflation is “still too high”.
Newham identified as preferred Smithfield Market site
Smithfield and Billingsgate Market Traders, the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority have identified a preferred new site in the Royal Docks in Newham, where both markets can locate together.
Government urged to ensure “robust” import controls after Spain ASF outbreak
Spain has confirmed its first case of African swine fever since 1994, as the National Pig Association urges Government to protect the UK pig sector.
Shoppers look to premium retailers for festive meat purchases
Christmas 2025 will see tradition blended with modern convenience, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted, with turkey to remain the protein of choice for those celebrating.
UK beef inflation hits “record” 27.4%
According to global consultancy Inverto, the UK’s 27.4% increase in beef prices over the past year has challenged food producers, retailers and consumers alike to keep meals “as affordable as possible”.
Oxford City Farm loses £2,200 of pork in break-in
A community-led urban farm has had around £2,200 worth of pork stolen after its storage areas were forcibly entered during a break-in.
Lively discussions at this year’s City Meat Lecture
The 2025 Worshipful Company of Butchers City Meat Lecture took place at Butchers’ Hall on 26th November, with guest speaker Professor Chris Elliott OBE giving a lecture on the role of livestock and meat in a modern society.
Dawn Meats announces Management Development Programme graduates
Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the graduations of the 2025 class of its Management Development Programme in association with University College Dublin.
Industry responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the much-anticipated 2025 Autumn Budget, reporting that the growth outlook for this year has risen from the 1% forecast in March to 1.5%.
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