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Waitrose unveils higher welfare across charcuterie
UK retailer Waitrose has revealed that its continental meats offering is now higher welfare after partnering with European producers and farmers.
Defra proposes restrictions to boost lamb welfare
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed proposals for tighter restrictions on sheep castration and tail docking.
Defra Secretary speaks at 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds announced reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference, as the National Farmers’ Union responded to new measures.
Beef a primary source of value growth for Ireland’s UK exports
Bord Bia published the results of its annual Export Performance and Prospects Report, finding that Irish beef exports were the primary driver of growth for the UK market.
Meat industry highlights successes and struggles during 2025
Retailers saw highest spend in the fresh meat category over the Christmas period, as industry looks back at how the meat industry performed in 2025.
Sophie Throup named NFU director general
Former Morrisons executive Sophie Throup has been appointed to succeed Terry Jones as director general of the National Farmers’ Union, after it was announced that Jones would step down in the spring of 2026.
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AIMS sees increased popularity of pork tomahawk cuts
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers observed a “slight” increase in meat and poultry inflation during December, as head of communications Tony Goodger predicts a rise in pork popularity.
AHDB highlights lean meat benefits as GLP-1 use rises
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has spotlighted lean cuts of meat as an affordable protein source, as consumers seek nutrient-dense foods amid a rise in GLP-1 use.
HFSS advertising ban comes into force
A ban restricting the advertising of so-called “junk” food has come into force across the UK, with Government claiming the decision could reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000.
AIMS sees increased popularity of pork tomahawk cuts
AHDB highlights lean meat benefits as GLP-1 use rises
HFSS advertising ban comes into force
NFU welcomes changes to IHT threshold
The National Farmers’ Union has called the change to the inheritance tax threshold a “huge relief to many” after lobbying for changes to the legislation since its announcement in October 2024.
LMC invites DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to school cookery demonstrations
The Livestock and Meat Commission welcomed the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir MLA, to Glencraig Integrated Primary School to observe a live beef and lamb cookery demonstration delivered as part of LMC’s Education Programme.
Industry must work together, finds Batters’ Farming Profitability Review
A Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters, has detailed short, medium and long-term actions required to “strengthen farming profitability”.
Red meat production will be key election issue, says SAMW
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has said that the future of Scottish red meat production will be central to the political debate as voters choose the next Scottish Government in 2026.
Revised planning policy to support UK farmers, says NFU
Government has launched a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework, which the National Farmers’ Union has called a “significant step” towards supporting producers.
2026 Meat Contacts directory is hot off the press
The much-anticipated 2026 edition of the annual Meat Contacts directory is now available to order, comprising 360 pages of key industry contacts and information in one convenient A5 publication.
Appointments made across AHDB levy board
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board levy payers have ratified appointments across its four sector councils.
November saw the rate of inflation fall
Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed a drop in overall inflation in November, however, beef prices continue to rise sharply.
NPA urges Government to provide clarity on ASF regionalisation position
The National Pig Association is seeking clarity from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on the UK Government’s approach to African swine fever regionalisation agreements, after Spain was able to “rapidly implement” agreements following an outbreak.
NFCU makes arrest in connection with illegal frozen bushmeat
The Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit has arrested one person in connection to an operation involving illegal frozen bushmeat.
QMS meets with councillors to showcase Scottish red meat
Quality Meat Scotland, alongside stakeholder members of the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group, has completed a series of strategic engagement events with MSPs, councillors and parliamentary candidates across Scotland as part of its national Meating Our Potential campaign.
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