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Meat labelling

MPs call for mandatory animal welfare labelling

2026-04-23T12:04:00+01:00

MPs have co-signed a letter to Government calling for animal welfare labelling to be made mandatory on meat products to strengthen trust in the UK’s food labels.

Waitrose Nitrite Free Ham

Waitrose unveils nitrite-free own-brand ham range

2026-04-23T09:38:00+01:00

UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range as it reports “soaring demand” for nitrite free options.

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ONS finds meat prices contributing to inflation rising

2026-04-22T13:00:00+01:00

The latest consumer price index from the Office for National Statistics has found that meat contributed an upward effect to the annual rise in food prices.

Alistair Carmichael MP, Efra Committee chair

Defra rejects EFRA report recommendations on SPS transition period

2026-04-22T09:21:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has responded to an EFRA Committee report, rejecting the recommendation to seek a transition period for farmers, growers and businesses affected by the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.

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Donald Russell confirms sale of brand to go ahead as business closes

2026-04-21T10:44:00+01:00

Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell has revealed that it has been unable to find a buyer following its proposed closure announcement made in February 2026.

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Pig sector publishes roadmap to provide industry data

2026-04-21T08:30:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published the Pork Environmental Roadmap, which will set out a shared evidence-based framework with the aim to guide environmental progress across the industry.

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Cattle prices experience “strong seasonal demand”

2026-04-17T10:09:00+01:00

According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, cattle and sheep prices remain at “record levels” despite falling over the Easter period.

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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.

Crossnamuckley Road, Newtownards. credit Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

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.

NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon

NFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers

2026-04-13T10:10:00+01:00

National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.

BMPA CEO John Powell and outgoing CEO Nick Allen

BMPA welcomes John Powell as CEO

2026-04-13T08:30:00+01:00

John Powell has assumed his role as CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, as Nick Allen officially steps down.

M&S Food Anlaby Hull

British lamb and beef to see £2.1bn investment from M&S

2026-04-10T09:49:00+01:00

UK retailer M&S Food has announced it will invest £2.1 billion in British lamb and beef through two decade-long contracts with ABP and Dunbia.

Dame Angela Eagle, Food Security Minister

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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