Meat Industry News

  • AIMS marks 25th anniversary

  • NFU calls on Government to deliver long-term investment

  • AIMS launches judicial review of FSA charges

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Morrisons pledges £1.6bn to British food producers

2026-02-20T08:34:00+00:00

UK supermarket Morrisons has revealed it will invest £1.6 billion in British food production and agriculture in 2026.

Heidemark poultry barn - Boparan

Boparan acquires German poultry processor

2026-02-19T11:10:00+00:00

The Boparan Private Office has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, which will form part of BPO’s Europe division.

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Donald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure

2026-02-18T17:01:00+00:00

Aberdeenshire-based online butcher Donald Russell has proposed the closure of its operations following a “comprehensive review” of its financial position and market conditions.

NSA Next Generation 2026 cohort

NSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics

2026-02-18T12:43:00+00:00

The National Sheep Association has unveiled its 2026 cohort of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors, with the 12 sheep farmers set to undertake career development sessions in North Wales.

Chicken legs

Meat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls

2026-02-18T11:05:00+00:00

The rate of food inflation has fallen to 3.6% in January, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics, with meat cited as a downward contributor.

Edenmoor facility

Edenmoor unveils seven-figure investment in facility

2026-02-17T10:55:00+00:00

Farm shop Edenmoor, which was previously Piper’s Farm, has announced a seven-figure investment in a 25,000 sq ft purpose-built production facility in Cullompton, Devon.

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Obituary: Peter Godfrey

2026-02-13T09:35:00+00:00

Past president of the London Retail Meat Traders Association and butcher at Frank Godfrey Butchers Peter Godfrey has passed away.

Activate leaders farm - Dunbia

Dunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions

2026-02-12T11:18:00+00:00

Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, has announced a new phase of its Plan Four Zero Activate programme, Dunbia Activate Leaders, which it said would work towards reducing scope 3 emissions in the beef and sheep industries.

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KFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m

2026-02-11T10:42:00+00:00

KFC UK & Ireland has announced that 35% of its chicken will be sourced from British farms by the end of 2026, as the company said it would add chicken wings to the list of products it sources from British farms.

2024 WCB Master's Ball

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

2026-02-11T10:00:00+00:00

The Worshipful Company of Butchers Master’s Fundraising Ball is taking place at London’s Guildhall on 17th April, with early bird booking rates available until 28th February.

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Food Industry Awards judging underway at test kitchens

2026-02-11T09:52:00+00:00

Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, situated in Milton Keynes.

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.

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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.

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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”.

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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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