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Defra halts SFI applications as NFU labels it a “failing department”

2025-03-12T12:56:00+00:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has stopped all Sustainable Farming Incentive applications without warning.

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Waitrose announces net zero fund to support its British farmers

2025-03-12T07:30:00+00:00

UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund for British farmers to support projects which aim to reduce carbon emissions.

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UK beef production increases as sheep meat production sees decline

2025-03-11T10:31:00+00:00

Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has found that red meat trade figures reveal “significant” impacts on both beef and lamb markets in the future.

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FMD outbreak reported in cattle in Hungary

2025-03-10T15:40:00+00:00

The World Organisation for Animal Health has reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in a dairy cattle herd in Hungary.

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FSA launches regulatory programme for cultivated meat

2025-03-10T12:00:00+00:00

The Food Standards Agency has announced the launch of a new regulatory programme for cultivated meat.

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Plant-based meat alternatives see decline in demand

2025-03-07T10:06:00+00:00

According to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), meat products saw volume growth as meat-free products experienced less demand on the year.

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Vaess and Alsa Ingredients collaborate to expand offering

2025-03-06T09:30:00+00:00

Global food manufacturer Vaess has announced a collaboration with Alsa Ingredients to “expand its expertise” in beef, pork and poultry meat.

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Major concerns over escalating abattoir closures prompts industry survey

2025-03-05T11:36:00+00:00

The Sustainable Food Trust has called on the farming industry to complete a survey about its use of small abattoirs.

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Spending on supermarket deals up as grocery sales increase by 3.6%

2025-03-04T10:51:00+00:00

Market research firm Kantar has shared its grocery sales data for the four weeks to 23rd February, reporting a 3.6% increase in take-home sales at the grocers.

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NSA finds Defra announcements “fall short”

2025-03-03T11:09:00+00:00

NSA has responded to the announcements made by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, stating that the “necessary details are still missing”.

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Beyond Meat to cut jobs as part of a review of its global operations

2025-03-03T09:00:00+00:00

Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has announced “cost-reduction measures” including suspending operational activities in China and reducing its workforce in Europe and North America.

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Avara losses increase to £49.3m

2025-02-28T14:53:00+00:00

Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its annual report for the year ended 31st May 2024 after experiencing a decrease in yearly turnover.

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George Adams brand bought by Finedale Foods

2025-02-28T10:25:00+00:00

Meat brand George Adams 1910 has been bought out of administration by Norfolk-based food manufacturer Finedale Foods.

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IoM and WCB celebrate apprenticeships at annual prizegiving

2025-02-28T09:10:00+00:00

In addition to applauding the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations at its annual awards, the IoM and WCB had further reason to celebrate.

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Councillor opposes meat free menus in schools

2025-02-27T11:07:00+00:00

An East Riding councillor has taken a stand against meat free menus in schools, stating that “we should not be forcing meat eaters to not eat meat”.

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Q Guild Smithfield Awards winners announced

2025-02-27T10:59:00+00:00

British craft butchery products have been recognised as best in class at this year’s Smithfield Awards.

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QMS puts Scotch Lamb on display at Gulfood

2025-02-27T10:15:00+00:00

QMS highlighted the quality of PGI Scotch Lamb at Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibitions.

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