Meat Industry News

  • AHDB responds to Defra Land Use Framework consultation

  • HCC observes beef prices breaking records as supply tightens

  • Study alleges ultra-processed foods link to risk of premature death

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National Food Crime Unit granted new powers

2025-05-02T07:30:00+01:00

FSA’s National Food Crime Unit has been equipped with specific investigatory powers under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

AHDB export team at SIAL in Canada

AHDB spotlights red meat in Canada

2025-05-01T14:05:00+01:00

The AHDB international trade development team showcased British beef, lamb and pork at SIAL Canada in Toronto.

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Heck reveals £24.6m turnover in end of year results

2025-05-01T08:34:00+01:00

Sausage brand Heck has published its financial results for the year ended 31st July 2024.

Pigs

Red Tractor seeks industry views on pig welfare consultation

2025-04-30T11:14:00+01:00

The Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board is seeking views on proposals to introduce tiered welfare standards and labelling for UK pigmeat.

Beef

AIMS finds meat price inflation continues “unabated”

2025-04-30T09:31:00+01:00

The AIMS Meat Inflation Tracker Report for April 2025 has shown that fresh meat inflation increased 11.53% year on year, and 3.48% for the month.

Roast lamb joint

Burger and lamb joint sales up over Easter

2025-04-29T10:25:00+01:00

According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint over the Easter period.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves Spring Statement 2025 credit UK Parliament

British businesses to be defended against unfair trade practices

2025-04-25T07:40:00+01:00

Government will review the customs treatment of Low Value Imports and defend the UK against certain unfair international trade practices.

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NFU Scotland ShelfWatch initiative sees “stark variations” in Scottish sourcing

2025-04-25T07:30:00+01:00

NFU Scotland shared the latest ShelfWatch update, finding that less than 20% of food on sale in supermarkets was labelled as Scottish.

Alan Brown, president of SAMW

Scottish beef industry in “serious decline”, finds SAMW

2025-04-24T10:50:00+01:00

SAMW has stated that the decline of Scotland’s beef industry has been “exacerbated by Government policy inaction”.

Hilton Foods factory

Hilton Foods releases new sustainability report

2025-04-23T11:30:00+01:00

Multi-protein producer Hilton Foods has published a report setting out progress in the final year of its 2025 Sustainable Protein Plan.

Aled Jones president NFU Cymru

NFU calls on the Chancellor to invest in food security in upcoming Spending Review

2025-04-23T10:44:00+01:00

With the UK’s food security in a “precarious state”, the Government’s Spending Review must enable investment, says the NFU.

Neat plant-based burgers

Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Neat vegan burger chain to close restaurants

2025-04-22T12:06:00+01:00

After six years in business, Neat has announced that it is closing its two remaining London restaurants.

LMC Spring Conference

LMC highlights growth opportunities at Spring Conference

2025-04-22T10:33:00+01:00

LMC has said that despite pressures from taxation and disease, Northern Ireland’s livestock sector holds strong potential for growth.

Richard Griffiths, BPC

BPC urges Government to “stand firm” in US trade talks

2025-04-17T12:08:00+01:00

The British Poultry Council says that Government must not cross food standards “red lines” in a UK-US trade deal.

Welsh beef farmers Ben and Ethan Williams

HCC ‘Naturally Local’ Welsh Beef advertising hits home with consumers

2025-04-17T11:21:00+01:00

Featuring the voices of real farmers, HCC’s recent PGI Welsh Beef advertising campaign has resonated with the public.

Tom Bradshaw, NFU president

NFU outlines plans to deliver farm assurance recommendations

2025-04-17T10:22:00+01:00

Following recommendations in the Farm Assurance Review, the NFU has detailed the key areas where it will take action.

UK wildfires NSA

NSA says upland destocking should feature in wildfire discussions

2025-04-17T10:15:00+01:00

After more than 400 wildfires so far this year, the National Sheep Association says that a discussion is needed about upland management and the consequences of destocking.

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