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Scottish red meat costs face hyper-inflationary hike, SAMW warns
NFCU seizes illegal bushmeat
Meat Industry Awards ceremony to feature TV’s Paul Sinha as celebrity host
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WCB Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament to tee off in July
The Worshipful Company of Butchers is once again hosting its Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday 16th July 2026.
Shoppers expected to switch to pork this Easter
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”.
Hilton Foods reports “resilient” performance from core retail meat
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.
Lamb sees “strong domestic demand”, says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that Scotland’s lamb sector has entered 2026 with “renewed momentum” after experiencing “early-year softness” to deliver higher prices despite improved throughput.
Finalists named in FMT Food Industry Awards shortlist
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards finalists have been published, with many businesses within the meat industry named on this year’s shortlist.
Heck burgers recalled over incorrect labelling
Sausage and burger manufacturer Heck has recalled a steak burger product, which contains milk, after it was incorrectly labelled as a lamb burger, as the product poses a risk to consumers with a milk allergy.
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Bioethanol plant to resume production as UK “risks being undersupplied”
Government has temporarily restarted production at the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside as it warns of supply risks in the UK CO2 market.
Avara spotlights benefits of lower stocking density
Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its latest ‘For Good’ report, which detailed the “significant welfare improvements” achieved since the wholesale adoption of lower stocking densities.
Four appointments made to HCC board
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has appointed four non-executive directors, confirmed by the Welsh Government following a recruitment campaign.
Bioethanol plant to resume production as UK “risks being undersupplied”
Avara spotlights benefits of lower stocking density
Four appointments made to HCC board
AHDB report pinpoints key red meat export markets for 2026
Priority markets for British red meat have been identified by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board to build on the value of exports last year.
Shoppers seek out farm quality assurance logo
The Livestock and Meat Commission has confirmed that four in five shoppers are aware of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme logo, with two thirds trying to buy quality assured beef.
Nuffield study invites feedback for survey on small abattoir decline
A new national survey has been launched as part of a 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarship research project examining the ecological and ethical impacts of small abattoir decline across the UK.
Pilgrim’s Europe invests £350,000 in pork business unit
Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled its Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough site, which it said was designed to “strengthen product development and accelerate innovation” across its pork business unit.
QMS brings politicians to Scottish red meat facilities
Quality Meat Scotland has completed a nationwide programme of political engagement in the lead up to the Scottish parliamentary elections in collaboration with the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group.
FSA launches consultation on small abattoir proposals
The Food Standards Agency has launched a 12-week public consultation on proposals, which it said would provide a 90% discount on regulatory charges for all the smallest abattoirs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Man pleads guilty to conspiring to sell smokies
A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to place unsafe food on the market following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.
Boar’s Head Ceremony turns heads in London
Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers were led by the Master Gwyn Howells in the Boar’s Head Ceremony procession from Butchers’ Hall to Mansion House on Wednesday 18th March.
The King welcomed to Greencore Warrington facility
The King was invited to convenience manufacturer Greencore’s Warrington site to observe how the food industry is tackling food waste.
Ashford Port highlights importance of vigilant checks at the border
Ashford Port Health Authority has highlighted the continued importance of strong border controls following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement that it intends to remove routine EU border checks by June 2027.
Red Tractor appoints Paul McLaughlin as CEO
Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of UK farming and food assurance scheme Red Tractor.
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