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NewsUK meat supplier faces liquidation as debts increase
According to reports, West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers Ltd has entered into liquidation.
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NewsBeef and lamb remain main inflation drivers
The latest inflation report from the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has found that meat and poultry prices rose by 4.06% in the 12 months to April 2026.
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NewsCattle market “very finely balanced”, finds QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has found that pressure on cattle supply may be easing slightly, but stated that availability during 2026 will “continue to feel restricted”.
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NewsAshford Port spotlights seizures at the border
On its two-year anniversary, Ashford Port Health Authority has revealed 208 tonnes of unsafe food has been seized and destroyed at the port since November 2024.
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NewsMPs tour ABP UK demonstration farm
A group of MPs were taken on a tour of beef and lamb supplier ABP UK’s demonstration farm to learn about the field-to-fork journey.
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NewsPoultry report “manipulates” Defra data, claims BPC
A report from The Wildlife Trusts has claimed that there are “significant inaccuracies” in poultry data used to inform Government policies on land, manure and pollution management in England.
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NewsLamb joints purchased by 2.6m households in run-up to Easter
Sales of fresh lamb joints increased by 14.9% in the four weeks to Easter Sunday, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
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News2 Sisters Food Group to reduce dependence on imported soyameal
Poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group has said it will shift towards British-grown protein in poultry feed as part of its strategy to reach net zero by 2035.
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NewsAIMS conference welcomes speakers from across the food industry
A line-up of speakers including NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Kate Nicholls OBE, chair of UKHospitality, featured at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers annual conference at Butchers’ Hall.
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NewsBeef mince price rises almost 28.7% over the year
Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that beef mince remains the most popular and trusted type of mince purchased in retail.
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NewsMPs call for mandatory animal welfare labelling
MPs have co-signed a letter to Government calling for animal welfare labelling to be made mandatory on meat products to strengthen trust in the UK’s food labels.
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NewsQ Guild announces 2026 Smithfield Awards winners
The Smithfield Awards ceremony and lunch took place at Butchers’ Hall, where the Q Guild celebrated this year’s best-in-class butchery products.
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NewsWaitrose unveils nitrite-free own-brand ham range
UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range as it reports “soaring demand” for nitrite free options.
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NewsONS finds meat prices contributing to inflation rising
The latest consumer price index from the Office for National Statistics has found that meat contributed an upward effect to the annual rise in food prices.
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NewsDefra rejects EFRA report recommendations on SPS transition period
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has responded to an EFRA Committee report, rejecting the recommendation to seek a transition period for farmers, growers and businesses affected by the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
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NewsDonald Russell confirms sale of brand to go ahead as business closes
Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell has revealed that it has been unable to find a buyer following its proposed closure announcement made in February 2026.
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NewsPig sector publishes roadmap to provide industry data
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published the Pork Environmental Roadmap, which will set out a shared evidence-based framework with the aim to guide environmental progress across the industry.
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NewsLMC announces NI Beef Week to return for 2026
Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef will be spotlighted for the Livestock and Meat Commission’s NI Beef Week.
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NewsRolinson Group expands again with Heinen GmbH partnership deal
Fast-growing Rolinson Group has announced another partnership, which has been added to its exclusive portfolio.
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NewsMake It Scotch campaign promotes value of red meat
Quality Meat Scotland has said that its new marketing campaign has “exceeded industry benchmarks” across radio, digital, social and print, reportedly driving thousands of shoppers to seek out quality assured Scotch meat.
