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Graham Wilkinson steps down as AHDB CEO
Meat Industry Awards product nominations close tonight
Nearly half of UK consumers not open to purchasing US beef
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Defra reveals new AHDB chair
Emily Norton has been appointed by Ministers from Defra as chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Cranswick acquires Blakemans and launches welfare review
Pork and poultry producer Cranswick released its audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 29th March 2025, revealing it will instigate a vet review across its animal welfare policies.
Red meat market prices up but retail “remains firm”
QMS data found that market prices for beef, sheep and pigs have stayed “well above” the five-year average.
Industry responds to new UK/EU SPS agreement
Government confirmed a new agreement with the European Union, which it said would “grow the economy” while backing British jobs.
Photo Gallery: IFFA 2025
IFFA 2025 took place at Messe Frankfurt in Germany from 3rd to 8th May. Take a look back at the world’s biggest meat industry trade fair with our photo round-up.
Product nomination deadline for Meat Awards is this Friday
The 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards product nomination deadline is set for this Friday 23rd May.
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Efra report calls on Government to delay IHT until 2027
The Efra Committee has urged Government to delay the implementation of IHT changes to “allow for better formulation of tax policy”.
NFU director general to stand down after a decade
NFU has revealed that its director general, Terry Jones, will stand down in April 2026.
LMC labels 2025 Beef Week a success
LMC concluded Beef Week 2025 with “record levels” of consumer engagement, which it said underlined a growing connection between the public and the local beef industry.
Efra report calls on Government to delay IHT until 2027
NFU director general to stand down after a decade
LMC labels 2025 Beef Week a success
Butcher wins gold twice for his Scotch pies and haggis
Nigel Ovens, owner of McCaskie’s butchers, took home gold for his haggis at the SCB Trade Fair. On the same weekend, he won first prize at Scottish Bakers’ 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
Government reopens SFI scheme after legal threat from NFU members
Defra has been forced to “retake” it’s decision to close the 2024 SFI scheme to thousands of applicants following an NFU-backed threat of legal action by farmers.
Meat Awards product nomination deadline is next week
With the deadline for the 2025 MM Meat Industry Awards product nominations now imminent, organisers are urging all interested businesses to nominate their products.
Cranswick suspends Northmoor Farm operations after abuse claims
Undercover footage at a Cranswick pig farm has been released to the public, resulting in a number of UK supermarkets suspending their supplies from the farm.
QMS encourages beef producers to purchase more cattle
Data from QMS has found that by 2030 the UK would need to produce an extra 278,000 tonnes of beef to achieve full self-sufficiency.
UK agrees reciprocal market access on beef in US trade deal
The UK Government has secured a trade agreement with the US, with the Prime Minister claiming it will “protect British business and British jobs”.
MPs discuss support for small abattoirs in Westminster Hall debate
Sarah Dyke MP led a Westminster Hall debate, speaking of the importance of the continuation of the small abattoir discount on inspection charges.
Sustainable agriculture showcased at Holyrood
NFU Scotland brought farmers and policymakers together at a Parliamentary Reception in Holyrood to highlight Scottish agriculture.
Global meat industry gathers in Frankfurt for IFFA 2025
IFFA 2025 has welcomed more than 1,000 exhibitors to Messe Frankfurt in Germany, where the global meat industry has gathered to showcase the latest technologies, machinery and solutions.
UK agrees trade deal with India
The Department for Business and Trade has announced that it has secured a trade deal with India, the fastest-growing economy in the G20.
Chris Dodds awarded Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy
LAA executive secretary Chris Dodds has been presented with the prestigious Royal Smithfield Club Bicentary Trophy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the meat and livestock industry.
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