Meat Industry News

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  • Early bird booking deadline for WCB Master’s Ball is approaching

  • Food Industry Awards judging underway at test kitchens

Scanvaegt bench scale

Rolinson Group launches new Scanvaegt scale to the UK market

2026-02-11T08:15:00+00:00

Scanvaegt Systems has introduced the Scanvaegt 1206, marking the first Danish-engineered bench scale featuring an open-frame design specifically developed for the food industry.

John Allton Jones, WCB Master

WCB Master’s chain of office still missing with enquiries ongoing

2026-02-10T09:10:00+00:00

City of London Police have confirmed that their enquiries into the theft of the Worshipful Company of Butchers Master’s Chain from Butchers’ Hall are still ongoing.

John Powell, incoming BMPA CEO

John Powell appointed BMPA CEO

2026-02-09T11:13:00+00:00

The British Meat Processors Association has appointed John Powell as its chief executive officer following Nick Allen’s announcement that he is to retire.

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Plumpton College to celebrate centenary at butchery awards and showcase

2026-02-09T08:30:00+00:00

“Innovation in Product Development” is the theme for this year’s Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, taking place at Plumpton College.

Dover Port

Efra report sets out SPS agreement recommendations

2026-02-06T12:43:00+00:00

A report on the Government’s negotiations with the EU over the trade of meat, animal and plant products has been published, stating that a future deal “must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture and meat businesses”.

Lamb raw

AIMS releases monthly inflation report for January

2026-02-05T15:36:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has found that meat prices rose by 0.32% across January and predicts halal lamb prices will increase in the coming month due to Ramadan.

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Lamb welfare measures will be an “added cost” to supply chain, says NFU

2026-02-02T11:38:00+00:00

The National Farmers’ Union has warned that, if introduced, proposed measures on lamb tail docking and castration practices could have “substantial implications” for livestock markets, abattoirs and meat processors.

Derek Kelly, Kelly Turkeys

Obituary: Derek Kelly

2026-02-02T10:47:00+00:00

It is with great sadness that Meat Management reports the passing of Derek Kelly, founder of Kelly Turkeys.

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Food Awards product nominations and voting this Wednesday evening

2026-01-30T15:15:00+00:00

Product entry nominations into the popular FMT Food Industry Awards must be received next week, on Wednesday 4th February.

Lamb chops

Export analysis predicts increased lamb consumption in MENA region

2026-01-30T12:29:00+00:00

Updated agri-food exports analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted opportunities for UK exporters in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Dawn Meats Class of 2026

Dawn Meats reveals 2026 Management Development Programme cohort

2026-01-30T10:27:00+00:00

Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the return of its Management Development Programme for a seventh year.

Carving roast beef joint

Hilton Foods reports strength in red meat category

2026-01-29T10:04:00+00:00

Multi-protein food business Hilton Food Group has provided a trading update for the 52 weeks to 28th December 2025.

Liam Dooney, sentenced 2026

Man charged for distributing £500,000 worth of stolen poultry

2026-01-28T13:06:00+00:00

Following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit, a man was sentenced for handling stolen goods in a case linked to wider distribution fraud of more than £500,000 worth of poultry.

John Chapman OBE, past master of SCB

Obituary: John Chapman OBE

2026-01-28T12:35:00+00:00

Meat Management is saddened to report the passing of past president of the Scottish Craft Butchers, John Chapman OBE.

James Couldwell, Reiser UK managing director

James Couldwell appointed Reiser UK managing director

2026-01-28T09:49:00+00:00

Meat equipment and packaging supplier Reiser UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as its new managing director.

Roast gammon/pork

Cranswick sees record Christmas trading across pork range

2026-01-27T12:15:00+00:00

Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has revealed that its revenue growth in the 13 weeks to 27th December 2025 was “strong”, reflecting positive trading momentum from the first half of the year.

NFU Cymru president Abi Reader and deputy president Paul Williams

NFU Cymru makes presidential appointments

2026-01-27T09:38:00+00:00

Cardiff farmer Abi Reader has been elected president of NFU Cymru, with livestock farmer Paul Williams elected as deputy president.

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