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Clare Wise appointed NFU Livestock board chair
Government urged to increase SFI budget after applications fill in hours
AHDB sees increased beef export volumes following tariff-free agreement
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WCB to introduce Young Meat Professionals Programme
Employers, managers and meat business owners are invited to attend a webinar hosted by the Worshipful Company of Butchers on 28th September, where they can find out more about the development programme.
Beef and lamb standards consultation opened by Red Tractor
Producers have been invited to take part in a Red Tractor consultation on proposed changes to its Beef & Lamb and Dairy standards.
New Wales Butchery Conference will focus on recruitment
Coleg Cambria will host its inaugural Wales Butchery Conference on 27th October, bringing together manufacturers, butchers and educators, with a focus on tackling recruitment challenges in the industry.
SAMW highlights livestock chain pressures in Scotland
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers annual conference has concluded that the future success of Scotland’s meat processing sector is vital to maintaining benefits generated by the country’s livestock chain.
Tesco launches nitrite-free ham and bacon range
UK supermarket Tesco has unveiled its own-brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range after seeing online searches for nitrite-free products rising by over 360% year-on-year.
Beef herd moves “closer to stabilisation”, finds QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has stated that the Scottish beef sector showed “further signs of stabilising” during the third quarter of 2026, reporting continued low slaughter levels helped to build prime cattle numbers on farms.
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Pickstock begins construction on Ecclefechan facility
Pickstock has started construction on a new beef processing facility at Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway, which the processor said represented an investment of more than £24 million in the future of Scottish beef production.
Samworth Brothers worker injuries land manufacturer with £600k fine
Food manufacturer Samworth Brothers, which owns the Ginsters brand, has been fined £594,000 after an employee and a contractor suffered scald injuries at its Kettleby Foods factory.
Avara unveils £100m investment to upgrade facilities
Poultry processor Avara Foods has revealed that it will invest more than £100 million over three years to upgrade its facilities and “support long-term growth”.
Pickstock begins construction on Ecclefechan facility
Samworth Brothers worker injuries land manufacturer with £600k fine
Avara unveils £100m investment to upgrade facilities
Pilgrim’s Europe invests £6m in poultry site
Protein supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has completed a £6 million refurbishment at its Potton Farm in Cambridgeshire as part of a “major investment” in its UK poultry operations.
Lidl launches hybrid meat into retail stores
UK retailer Lidl has announced a hybrid meat range, which will combine British meat with plant-based protein.
LMC finds beef and lamb purchase value maintained by loyal consumers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has found that consumers remain committed to beef and lamb on their dinner plates despite “ongoing inflationary pressures”.
UK red meat exports up by 15% on the year in H1
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that UK red meat and dairy exports hit £2 billion in the first half of 2026.
Meat the Market workshops to provide guidance on red meat production
Beef and lamb farmers have been invited to a series of Meat the Market workshops, organised by Quality Meat Scotland to discuss beef and lamb production.
McDonald’s to open butcher pop-up store
McDonald’s will open an “immersive butcher shop experience” in Shoreditch as part of a limited-time campaign promoting its beef production process.
Government urged to relieve regulatory pressure on manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation has forecast food inflation reaching 3.9% by December 2026 before peaking at 6.4% in July 2027.
Peter Allen elected WCB Master at Common Hall
The Worshipful Company of Butchers has named Peter Allen as new Master for 2026/27 during its annual Common Hall ceremony at Butchers’ Hall in London.
IMTA marks 130th anniversary with House of Commons reception
The International Meat Trade Association has held a reception in Parliament, hosted by Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, to celebrate 130 years serving the meat trade.
MM Meat Industry Awards 2026: Photo Gallery
Take a look back at the 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards with this year’s photo gallery, featuring the awards winners plus snaps of industry colleagues networking.
City Meat Lecture 2026 to host film screening and panel discussion
The Worshipful Company of Butchers has announced it will host a screening of the documentary ‘World Without Cows’ followed by a panel discussion at this year’s City Meat Lecture in October.
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