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Beef burger sales show strong summer demand
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UK Sausage Week nominations start sizzling for 2026
Nominations for the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition are now open online, with organisers inviting sausage producers large and small to get involved and put their products forward. All entries are free of charge.
Pupils learn about lamb and beef farm-to-fork journey with LMC Farm In A Box initiative
The Livestock and Meat Commission is bringing farming directly into primary school classrooms in Northern Ireland through the launch of its new interactive educational resource, Farm In A Box.
NSA welcomes Defra Minister’s recognition of a “green economy”
The National Sheep Association has welcomed Stephen Morgan MP’s appointment as Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs.
London Museum on former Smithfield market site to open in November
The London Museum, which will be situated on the former site of Smithfield Meat Market, will officially open in November 2026.
Ham and beef have downward effect on inflation rate change
Data from the Office for National Statistics has found that beef and cooked ham had downward effects on the change in the annual inflation rate.
QMS predicts £350m boost for Scottish red meat sector
According to data from Quality Meat Scotland, Scotland’s lamb and beef sectors together could unlock around an additional £350 million by 2032.
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AHDB spotlights British red meat to Japan importers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board welcomed senior Japanese buyers, importers and trade media to the UK with the aim of highlighting beef, sheep meat and pig meat production.
Aldi extends Scottish pork partnership for three years
UK discounter Aldi confirmed the extension of its Scottish pork supply for another three years, which has been delivered in partnership with Browns Food Group.
Defra Minister appointed in Cabinet reshuffle
Stephen Morgan MP has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
AHDB spotlights British red meat to Japan importers
Aldi extends Scottish pork partnership for three years
Defra Minister appointed in Cabinet reshuffle
Meat industry leaders receive awards in King’s 2026 Birthday Honours
Chair of the International Meat Trade Association Dr Margaret Boanas was made a Member of the British Empire as part of the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.
2026 Food Awards winners unveiled at exclusive 5-star ceremony
The Food Management Today Food Industry Awards saw companies, individuals and products in the UK meat sector rewarded as part of the awards ceremony on Friday 12th June.
Butchers to showcase Scotch meat on Royal Highland Show stage
Scottish butchers will take to the stage at the Royal Highland Show to highlight the benefits of Scotch meat as part of several live butchery skill demonstrations.
Beef acts as “key quality cue” on menus
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that diners are seeking meals that feel “worth the cost” as overall menu share of red meat has declined.
NPA and NFU Scotland call for foodservice to back British pork
The National Pig Association and the National Farmers’ Union Scotland have called on the UK foodservice sector to use more British pork and provide greater sourcing transparency.
Pilot data finds soil carbon storage may be underestimated
Initial findings from a pilot delivered by meat trade organisations have suggested that current carbon accounting methodologies could “significantly underestimate” the amount of carbon stored in Scottish soils.
Kebab supplier found guilty of fraudulent food mislabelling
Kebab meat supplier Kismet Kebabs Ltd has been fined £500,000, along with £259,000 costs at Swansea Crown Court, following an investigation by Swansea Council that saw the company plead guilty to fraud by false representation.
Fear Animal Products Ltd ordered to pay £467,000 for producing illegal meat
The company at the centre of an illegal meat investigation has been sentenced by The Central Criminal Court after being found guilty of diverting unfit meat back into the food supply chain.
AHDB Red Meat Exports Conference spotlights UK trade with EU and US
Future trade with the EU and the US for the UK red meat sector was the focus of the 2026 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Red Meat Exports Conference.
LEAF study finds public wants “strong level” of food production capacity
Research from Linking Environment and Farming has reportedly shown “overwhelming” public support for UK farming systems delivering both food production and environmental benefits.
SAMW calls for Government support of red meat supply chain
According to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, Scotland’s red meat sector is looking forward to working with Scottish Government to support food policy and economic growth across the sector.
Danish Crown to make around 800 employees redundant
High Court ruling finds FSA official controls charging to be unlawful
QMS ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign to showcase sheep sector
Environmental index announced to cut sheep flock carbon footprint
Nominations for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards are open online
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