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Lamb chops

AHDB anticipates increased lamb consumption in MENA region

2026-01-30T12:29:00+00:00

Updated agri-food exports analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted opportunities for UK exporters in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Dawn Meats Class of 2026

Dawn Meats reveals 2026 Management Development Programme cohort

2026-01-30T10:27:00+00:00

Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the return of its Management Development Programme for a seventh year.

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Hilton Foods reports strength in red meat category

2026-01-29T10:04:00+00:00

Multi-protein food business Hilton Food Group has provided a trading update for the 52 weeks to 28th December 2025.

Liam Dooney, sentenced 2026

Man charged for distributing £500,000 worth of stolen poultry

2026-01-28T13:06:00+00:00

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.

John Chapman OBE, past master of SCB

Obituary: John Chapman OBE

2026-01-28T12:35:00+00:00

Meat Management is saddened to report the passing of past president of the Scottish Craft Butchers, John Chapman OBE.

James Couldwell, Reiser UK managing director

James Couldwell appointed Reiser UK managing director

2026-01-28T09:49:00+00:00

Meat equipment and packaging supplier Reiser UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as its new managing director.

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Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken to split from Vegan Food Group

2026-01-23T13:09:00+00:00

Plant-based food brands Vegan Fried Chicken and Meatless Farm will reportedly split from the Vegan Food Group.

Adrian Lyons DB Foods MD 2026

DB Foods appoints managing director

2026-01-22T14:29:00+00:00

Meat wholesaler DB Foods has announced the appointment of Adrian Lyons as its new managing director.

Pig in mud

Processor publishes independent welfare review

2026-01-22T11:34:00+00:00

Cranswick has published in full its veterinarian-led animal welfare review online, which lists recommendations for the producer.

Cooked lamb rack on a board

Turkey sales fall back over Christmas trading period – report

2026-01-21T12:57:00+00:00

According to a Christmas red meat report, grocery sales reached a record £13.8 billion over Christmas, despite shoppers cutting back on turkey purchases.

Beef mince

ABP Dungannon facility to cease packing

2026-01-21T12:57:00+00:00

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.

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Deadline for 2026 Food Awards product nominations extended

2026-01-21T11:27:00+00:00

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 Scotch Beef Club 2026

QMS to showcase Scotch Beef in Stockholm

2026-01-20T14:31:00+00:00

Quality Meat Scotland will launch its Scotch Beef Club in Sweden to mark its first entry into the Scandinavian market.

Pigs

Pending SPS agreement delays pig and poultry protein in feed

2026-01-20T12:21:00+00:00

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.

James Devine Good Honest Food

LMC relaunches Good Honest Food campaign for 2026

2026-01-19T09:59:00+00:00

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 Director of Policy Jonnie Hall, DEFRA Minister Angela Eagle MP & NFU Scotland President Andrew Connon

NFU Scotland says IHT changes are “not a complete solution”

2026-01-16T11:00:00+00:00

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.

Beef filet mignon

Red meat export opportunities highlighted by AHDB

2026-01-15T10:13:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted future opportunities for exports of quality British dairy and red meat to North America.

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