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Meat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls
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 unveils seven-figure investment in facility
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.
ABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire
Bob Carnell, CEO of red meat processor ABP Food Group’s UK division, has announced his decision to retire, with Kevin Cahill to be appointed as the new CEO.
Judging week deemed a great success for 2026 Food Awards
This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging was successfully completed on Friday 13th February with judges enthusiastic about the quality and range of products entered.
DPHA seizes record volume of illegal meat in one month
Dover Port Health Authority confirmed that January 2026 saw nearly 44,000kg of illegal meat removed at the Port of Dover, which it said was the highest volume removed in one month since checks began.
Obituary: Peter Godfrey
Past president of the London Retail Meat Traders Association and butcher at Frank Godfrey Butchers Peter Godfrey has passed away.
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Dunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions
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.
KFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m
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.
Early bird booking deadline for WCB Master’s Ball is approaching
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.
Dunbia programme to monitor beef farming emissions
KFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m
Early bird booking deadline for WCB Master’s Ball is approaching
Food Industry Awards judging underway at test kitchens
Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, situated in Milton Keynes.
Rolinson Group launches new Scanvaegt scale to the UK market
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.
WCB Master’s chain of office still missing with enquiries ongoing
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 appointed BMPA CEO
The British Meat Processors Association has appointed John Powell as its chief executive officer following Nick Allen’s announcement that he is to retire.
Plumpton College to celebrate centenary at butchery awards and showcase
“Innovation in Product Development” is the theme for this year’s Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, taking place at Plumpton College.
Efra report sets out SPS agreement recommendations
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”.
AIMS releases monthly inflation report for January
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.
Defra commissions new Data Sharing Infrastructure
A project commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will centre on digital innovation with the aim of supporting a more transparent, resilient and sustainable UK food system.
QMS campaign aims to drive footfall to butchers
Quality Meat Scotland has launched a marketing campaign designed to support members of the Scotch Butchers Club and encourage consumers to rediscover the benefits of shopping with their local butcher.
AHDB brings back seasonal adverts amid record pork purchase intent
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that its ‘British pork. But not as you know it’ campaign will return after the trade body found pork purchase intent reached “record highs” in 2025.
Lamb welfare measures will be an “added cost” to supply chain, says NFU
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.
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