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Jobs lost as Scotbeef Inverurie abattoir closes for good
Retailers urged to give British produce "pride of place" on shelves
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2025 Meat Industry Awards product judging underway
This year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards product judging has commenced, with many hundreds of entries from all corners of the meat industry being evaluated across 11 categories.
MPs debate non-stun slaughter in Parliament
After gaining more than 109,000 signatures, a petition to ban non-stun slaughter in the UK was debated in Westminster Hall.
Total farming income up £1.6bn but “gains are fragile”, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has warned that the “modest gains” achieved by UK farmers “come after years of unsustainable returns”.
Farmers trial “dual-purpose” chicken breeds
The Innovative Farmers network are trialling a selection of heritage chicken breeds with the aim to cut emissions, end the culling of male chicks and “build economic resilience”.
NFU responds to Defra plans to introduce Electronic ID for cattle
The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in mandatory electronic ID for newborn calves but wants the changes to go further.
AHDB hosts inward trade mission for the British red meat sector
Buyers from across the world have come to the UK to take part in a four-day pasture-to-plate experience organised by AHDB to promote British red meat exports.
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Women in Meat Industry Awards 2025 now open for nominations
The 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign is now fully underway and is offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the meat and food industry to nominate candidates.
NAO report finds industry “unprepared” for major disease outbreak
Key public bodies are “insufficiently prepared” for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, a report from NAO has found.
WOAH downgrades UK BSE status
The World Organisation for Animal Health has officially reclassified the UK’s Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy risk status to negligible.
Women in Meat Industry Awards 2025 now open for nominations
NAO report finds industry “unprepared” for major disease outbreak
WOAH downgrades UK BSE status
Scotland First Minister considers Climate Change Committee recommendations on livestock numbers
Industry has responded to a Climate Change Committee report that details plans to reduce livestock numbers by 28% by 2035.
AHDB reports US audits will secure market access
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has reiterated the importance of safeguarding market access for the red meat sector.
UK Sausage Week dates set for late October 2025
The popular UK Sausage Week (UKSW) returns again later this year, taking place over the 27th October-2nd November period. This follows its successful return in 2024.
AIMS publishes proposals for reducing regulation
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has urged Government to address the competence of regulators in the meat industry.
Sausage roll sales up as consumers demand convenience
According to data analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, sausage rolls have been “flying out the doors” of cafes and bakeries.
HCC releases a new survey to inform its 2030 strategic document
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales is seeking levy payers’ views to “help shape the industry’s direction”, with the survey due to close on 25th July.
Rory Bremner and Julie Peasgood to host Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025
Top impressionist Rory Bremner has been announced as the VIP guest presenter for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony. Rory will be supported by actor, broadcaster and writer Julie Peasgood.
AHDB spotlights British pork in China
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board underlined the importance of British pig meat at SIAL in China.
Warm weather sees burger sales up 27% in May
Chilled burger sales increased in May as warmer weather encouraged consumers to bring out their barbecues, the latest Kantar supermarket data found.
KFC expansion will create major boost for poultry industry
UK fried chicken brand KFC plans to invest £1.49 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs in the UK and Ireland over the next five years.
Wholesale beef prices up as food inflation increases
During the first week of May, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that food inflation increased to 2.8% on the year.
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