Meat Industry News

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  • Cattle prices experience “strong seasonal demand”

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NFU spotlights importance of British producers ahead of local elections

2026-04-16T10:27:00+01:00

The National Farmers’ Union has highlighted that voters in England can use upcoming elections to shine a light on the challenges facing British producers.

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Industry to hear from Carol Glover at Butchers’ Hall

2026-04-15T11:17:00+01:00

Following last year’s successful event, the Worshipful Company of Butchers will once again host punk-inspired executive coach Carol Glover for a day of empowering established and emerging leaders. 

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AHDB pilot shows “clear demand” for reduced administration for farmers

2026-04-15T09:53:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that its Farm Data Exchange pilot has demonstrated a viable system that aims to reduce complexity across the food supply chain.

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Northern Ireland meat business premises destroyed in fire

2026-04-14T11:50:00+01:00

Corries Meats farm shop in Newtonards has burned down in a fire, with the fire service attributing the blaze to accidental ignition.

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

UK-EU alignment could see single market rules in use

2026-04-14T09:30:00+01:00

Government is reportedly preparing new legislation that it said could grant “sweeping powers” to pursue alignment with EU rules.

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Tesco animal feed facility begins production

2026-04-14T07:45:00+01:00

Processing at RenEco’s new animal feed production facility has now started in collaboration with UK retailer Tesco.

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Groceries Code Adjudicator to be overseen by Defra

2026-04-09T12:36:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will assume responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator from 1st July 2026.

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Japan recognises UK organic livestock standards in new deal

2026-04-08T11:22:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed that British organic food producers now have access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market.

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Meat sector to promote British beef during week-long campaign

2026-04-07T15:09:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted the role of farm shops and local butchers in bringing British beef to consumers ahead of Great British Beef Week.

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Plant-based brand reports $178m yearly loss

2026-04-07T12:10:00+01:00

Beyond Meat has reported a financial loss of $178.4 million over the full year ended 31st December, as it anticipates an “elevated level of uncertainty” during 2026.

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Moguntia finds UK drives meat and poultry flavour innovation

2026-04-07T10:02:00+01:00

Moguntia Food Group has launched its Global Taste Tracker, revealing that the UK is “driving rapid innovation” across meat and poultry launches.

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Scottish red meat costs face hyper-inflationary hike, SAMW warns

2026-04-02T12:02:00+01:00

The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has warned that increases to meat inspection charges from Food Standards Scotland will “threaten the viability” of meat processors.

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NFCU seizes illegal bushmeat

2026-04-02T10:27:00+01:00

A 51-year-old male has been arrested following a National Food Crime Unit operation involving illegal bushmeat.

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Meat Industry Awards ceremony to feature TV’s Paul Sinha as celebrity host

2026-04-02T08:30:00+01:00

Organisers of the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards have revealed Paul Sinha as this year’s celebrity host when the ceremony takes place in Birmingham on Thursday 3rd September.

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WCB Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament to tee off in July

2026-04-02T08:21:00+01:00

The Worshipful Company of Butchers is once again hosting its Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday 16th July 2026.

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Shoppers expected to switch to pork this Easter

2026-04-01T09:06:00+01:00

Red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has found that 54% of households are planning a roast dinner across the Easter weekend, with demand for roasting joints expected to see a “renewed focus”.

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Hilton Foods reports “resilient” performance from core retail meat

2026-03-31T10:57:00+01:00

Protein producer Hilton Food Group has published its financial results for the 52 weeks to 28th December 2025, reporting that the review has “reinforced” its conviction in the strength of its core meat operations.

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