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AHDB September Let's Eat Balanced

Red meat and dairy campaign returns after ASA investigation

2026-05-13T07:55:00+01:00

Following an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board’s ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign will return in the autumn of 2026.

Niall Browne, Dawn Meats CEO

Alexander Eyckeler acquired by Dawn Meats

2026-05-12T09:30:00+01:00

Red meat processor Dawn Meats has acquired Germany-based meat importer and distributor Alexander Eyckeler GmbH.

German meat specialists visited Welsh farms

German meat importers learn about PGI Welsh Lamb

2026-05-11T13:54:00+01:00

German meat importers and journalists were welcomed to Welsh farms and abattoirs to learn about PGI Welsh Lamb on a visit organised by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales.

Prys Morgan, AHDB beef and lamb sector director

AHDB appoints beef and lamb sector director

2026-05-11T08:50:00+01:00

Prys Morgan has been appointed beef and lamb sector director at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, and will join the organisation at the end of June.

Raw pork slices

UK pig meat exports up 24% on the year

2026-05-08T11:13:00+01:00

Data has found that pork imports were down in February, but pork exports saw a 24% rise on the year.

LMC reports strong market for lamb May 2026

LMC finds sales of lamb meeting demand

2026-05-07T09:13:00+01:00

According to meat promotional body the Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission, the 2026 lamb crop is making its way to market with “strong” entries of lambs being sold and meeting firm demand.

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Anna Wilson school visit NSA 2026

Schools learn about UK sheep industry through NSA engagement

2026-05-06T09:34:00+01:00

The National Sheep Association has connected sheep farmers with schoolchildren and the wider public to educate them on where their food comes from and how it is produced.

Christmas turkey

Campaign aims to bring whole turkey back to the table

2026-05-05T11:10:00+01:00

British turkey producers are collaborating as part of a campaign to bring the whole roast turkey back to the Christmas table.

Workers at chicken processing factory.

UK meat supplier faces liquidation as debts increase

2026-05-05T09:39:00+01:00

According to reports, West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers Ltd has entered into liquidation.

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Beef and lamb remain main inflation drivers

2026-05-05T08:58:00+01:00

The latest inflation report from the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has found that meat and poultry prices rose by 4.06% in the 12 months to April 2026.

QMS Cattle Supplies Update April 2026

Cattle market “very finely balanced”, finds QMS

2026-05-01T10:28:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland has found that pressure on cattle supply may be easing slightly, but stated that availability during 2026 will “continue to feel restricted”.

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Ashford Port spotlights seizures at the border

2026-04-30T10:53:00+01:00

On its two-year anniversary, Ashford Port Health Authority has revealed 208 tonnes of unsafe food has been seized and destroyed at the port since November 2024.

ABP NFU Food and Farming Fellowship

MPs tour ABP UK demonstration farm

2026-04-29T09:57:00+01:00

A group of MPs were taken on a tour of beef and lamb supplier ABP UK’s demonstration farm to learn about the field-to-fork journey.

Chicken looking at camera

Poultry report “manipulates” Defra data, claims BPC

2026-04-28T14:07:00+01:00

A report from The Wildlife Trusts has claimed that there are “significant inaccuracies” in poultry data used to inform Government policies on land, manure and pollution management in England.

Shoulder of lamb

Lamb joints purchased by 2.6m households in run-up to Easter

2026-04-28T10:24:00+01:00

Sales of fresh lamb joints increased by 14.9% in the four weeks to Easter Sunday, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator.

Chickens pecking the ground

2 Sisters Food Group to reduce dependence on imported soyameal

2026-04-27T11:55:00+01:00

Poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group has said it will shift towards British-grown protein in poultry feed as part of its strategy to reach net zero by 2035.

Jason Feeney at the AIMS 2026 conference credit AIMS

AIMS conference welcomes speakers from across the food industry

2026-04-27T11:27:00+01:00

A line-up of speakers including NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Kate Nicholls OBE, chair of UKHospitality, featured at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers annual conference at Butchers’ Hall.

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