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NewsLMC says market access is priority after confirmed NI case of Bluetongue
Following a confirmed case of Bluetongue in Northern Ireland, the Livestock & Meat Commission is urging beef and lamb producers to exercise vigilance.
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NewsTurkey producer under investigation for animal welfare and biosecurity breaches
Farm assurance scheme Red Tractor has suspended Hockenhull Turkeys’ certification while it investigates allegations of welfare breaches after campaigners took secret footage at the farm.
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NewsRed Tractor launches new pigs welfare standards with on-pack logos
The Red Tractor assurance scheme has announced it is adding two new modules to its Pigs Scheme – Enhanced Welfare Outdoor Bred and Free Range.
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NewsAIMS predicts rise in pork prices as EU demand increases
According to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers’ November inflation report, even though it is decreasing, food inflation is “still too high”.
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NewsNewham identified as preferred Smithfield Market site
Smithfield and Billingsgate Market Traders, the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority have identified a preferred new site in the Royal Docks in Newham, where both markets can locate together.
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NewsGovernment urged to ensure “robust” import controls after Spain ASF outbreak
Spain has confirmed its first case of African swine fever since 1994, as the National Pig Association urges Government to protect the UK pig sector.
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NewsBudget an "uninspiring event" for producers, says NSA
The National Sheep Association has claimed that the Autumn Budget offered “little reassurance” for sheep farmers.
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NewsShoppers look to premium retailers for festive meat purchases
Christmas 2025 will see tradition blended with modern convenience, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted, with turkey to remain the protein of choice for those celebrating.
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NewsUK beef inflation hits “record” 27.4%
According to global consultancy Inverto, the UK’s 27.4% increase in beef prices over the past year has challenged food producers, retailers and consumers alike to keep meals “as affordable as possible”.
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NewsOxford City Farm loses £2,200 of pork in break-in
A community-led urban farm has had around £2,200 worth of pork stolen after its storage areas were forcibly entered during a break-in.
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NewsLively discussions at this year’s City Meat Lecture
The 2025 Worshipful Company of Butchers City Meat Lecture took place at Butchers’ Hall on 26th November, with guest speaker Professor Chris Elliott OBE giving a lecture on the role of livestock and meat in a modern society.
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NewsDawn Meats announces Management Development Programme graduates
Red meat processor Dawn Meats has announced the graduations of the 2025 class of its Management Development Programme in association with University College Dublin.
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NewsIndustry responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the much-anticipated 2025 Autumn Budget, reporting that the growth outlook for this year has risen from the 1% forecast in March to 1.5%.
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards 2025: Photo Gallery and Video
Photos and a video recap of the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony have now been published online.
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NewsCranswick poultry revenues up 18.5% due to “business wins”
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick announced its unaudited results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025.
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NewsCo-op to meet cage-free commitment by end of 2025
UK convenience retailer Co-op has confirmed it will move to higher welfare standards across its continental meat supply chain by the end of the year.
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NewsSteve Murrells steps down as Hilton Foods CEO
Protein producer Hilton Food Group has announced that CEO Steve Murrells will step down from his position as chief executive officer.
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NewsNorthern Ireland consumers “show enthusiasm” for red meat
Research from the Livestock and Meat Commission has revealed that Northern Ireland consumers remain “firmly committed” to red meat, with almost nine in ten people purchasing or eating red meat.
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News2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners revealed
The 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners were unveiled on Friday 21st November in London during an exclusive and much anticipated awards ceremony.
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NewsMeat processing “fundamentally different” from UPF processing, says BMPA
A global review of ultra-processed food research has claimed that Governments must reverse a rise in so-called UPFs through “collective action”.
