All News articles – Page 14
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NewsBoparan poultry feed mill purchase provisionally approved by CMA
The CMA independent inquiry group has provisionally cleared Boparan’s proposed purchase of ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mill sites.
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NewsBird flu housing order comes into force in Northern Ireland
DAERA has initiated disease control measures across Northern Ireland following suspicion of a HPAI case at a commercial poultry premises in County Tyrone.
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NewsSheep meat production to see “modest increase” in 2025
AHDB has forecast that UK sheep meat production will grow by 2% in 2025 to reach 272,000 tonnes.
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NewsBidfresh report identifies cultural meat dishes as 2025 trend
Bidfresh has published a report looking at consumer trends for 2025, highlighting cultural fusion meat dishes as a key trend.
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NewsHCC to showcase PGI Welsh Lamb at Gulfood
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales is set to exhibit PGI Welsh Lamb at Gulfood tradeshow, and will host an event at the British Embassy in Dubai.
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NewsBird flu housing measures extended further
According to Defra, the avian influenza housing measures will be extended to “mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease”.
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NewsBrakes enhances own brand chicken welfare standards
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes has introduced enhanced welfare standards for its own brand fresh primary chicken range.
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NewsMagnavale completes expansion of Chesterfield facility
Cold storage provider Magnavale has announced the completion of the expansion of its Chesterfield temperature-controlled food storage facility.
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NewsNFU responds to report on UK food resilience
NFU has urged Government to act on the recommendations of the National Preparedness Commission following its warning that the UK’s food security is in a “precarious state”.
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NewsCattle supply reductions expected to continue into 2026, says AHDB
AHDB has found that UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025.
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NewsAndrew Connon appointed NFU Scotland president
NFU Scotland has elected Andrew Connon as its new president, with vice president posts going to Duncan Macalister and Robert Neill.
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NewsCity of London report finds Smithfield market “no longer meets demand”
The City of London Corporation has said that plans to enable Smithfield and Billingsgate market traders to move to another facility within the M25 will have “minimal impact” on food supply.
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NewsFirst cultivated meat product approved for sale starting with pet food
Cultivated meat supplier Meatly has released what it describes as a cultivated meat dog treat, becoming the first company to supply cultivated meat in the UK, albeit for pet food.
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NewsHCC says 2024 was a “buoyant year” for lamb and beef
HCC has found that prime lamb and beef average deadweight prices reached record highs during 2024.
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NewsEfra inquiry to examine biosecurity controls following industry concerns
Efra has called for evidence to examine biosecurity measures for animal imports to the UK.
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NewsNew editor for Meat Management magazine
Gwen Mostyn has joined Yandell Publishing Ltd., as editor of its meat and food portfolio.
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NewsDeadline for Food Awards product nominations is this Friday
The FMT Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline is fast approaching, set for this Friday 7th February.
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NewsGrocery sales rose by 4.3% in January, finds Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 26th January, reporting a rise in take-home grocery sales.
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NewsIHT changes to affect over three quarters of farms, says AHDB
Research from AHDB has shown that 76.8% of farms across England and Scotland will be impacted by inheritance tax changes.
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NewsLMC launches red meat workshops to upskill teachers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced a series of Red Meat Skills workshops, designed for GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers.
