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High Court ruling finds FSA official controls charging to be unlawful
QMS ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign to showcase sheep sector
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Environmental index announced to cut sheep flock carbon footprint
Results from the Breed for CH4nge research project will give sheep farmers the opportunity to help reduce their carbon footprint through improved ewe efficiency and lower methane emissions.
Nominations for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards are open online
The 2026 campaign to find and honour top women working in the UK and Irish meat industry is now fully underway and is offering the unique opportunity for companies and individuals across the meat and food industry to nominate candidates.
AIMS meat and poultry inflation report reveals average prices were unchanged in May
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers inflation report for May sees average prices across red meat and poultry remaining flat, with figures suggesting the foodservice sector may be driving down retail prices.
Aldi commits £5bn to British farming
Discounter Aldi has revealed it will invest £5 billion in British farming as part of its plan to strengthen the food supply chain.
Updated guidance published ahead of SPS agreement
Defra has published guidance on the upcoming sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, which it said would help businesses understand what they need to do to prepare.
Government urged to recognise the value of farm assurance
The second UK Farm Assurance Review monitoring report has been published, with commissioner Dr David Llewellyn recognising that there is still room for improvement.
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Pig producers are “fighting for their futures”, says NPA
The National Pig Association has called on UK retailers, processors and the foodservice sector to provide long-term commitments to the independent pig sector.
Obituary: Graham White
Meat Management is saddened to report the death of one of the meat industry’s great characters, Graham White, chairman of sausage manufacturer Porky Whites Ltd.
AIMS introduces ‘Next Gen’ industry leadership programme
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has announced an initiative aimed at developing young business leaders within the meat industry.
Pig producers are “fighting for their futures”, says NPA
Obituary: Graham White
AIMS introduces ‘Next Gen’ industry leadership programme
Poultry board calls for reforms to planning framework
The National Farmers’ Union has launched a campaign aiming to support the UK poultry sector, while calling for Government to overhaul current planning framework.
IMS to host World Pork Conference in September
The International Meat Secretariat will host its World Pork Conference in Qingdao, China, which will run from 10th-11th September 2026 at the Qingdao Haitian Hotel.
Team GB Butchery squad hosts first team meeting
The UK Lions board has unveiled the squad selected to represent Great Britain at the World Butchers’ Challenge 2028, which will take place in Australia.
Sofina Foods Europe joins Tesco Sustainable Pig Group
Pork producer Sofina Foods Europe has joined the Tesco Sustainable Pig Group, with the number of pigs supplied through the scheme growing by almost 30%.
DukesHill set to acquire Donald Russell
The owners of artisan food producer DukesHill have announced their acquisition of the Donald Russell brand.
Meat has downward effect on annual inflation rate, finds ONS
The latest consumer price inflation data has been published by the Office for National Statistics, finding that meat contributed a downward effect to the change in the annual rate.
NFU welcomes UK trade deal with GCC
The UK has secured a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, with UK exports of certain food products such as lamb to be tariff-free for Gulf partners.
UK beef and pig meat exports to Canada increase in value
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, consumer trends could help drive growth of British red meat exports to Canada.
Cranswick achieves £2.9bn annual revenue
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has announced its audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28th March 2026.
Pig producers have “considerable hurdles to overcome”, finds industry fair
The British Pig and Poultry Fair heard that demand for poultry meat is “strong and growing”, but pig producers are “facing a downturn”.
Welsh sheep sector requires “practical support”, says NSA
Welsh trade body the National Sheep Association has called on the incoming Senedd and Welsh Government to provide Welsh sheep farmers with practical support and policy clarity.
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