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NewsNew Master appointed by The York Butchers’ Gild
Dr Jason Aldiss BEM, executive director of AIMS, has been chosen as the new Master of The York Butchers’ Gild.
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NewsVaess and Alsa Ingredients collaborate to expand offering
Global food manufacturer Vaess has announced a collaboration with Alsa Ingredients to “expand its expertise” in beef, pork and poultry meat.
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NewsMajor concerns over escalating abattoir closures prompts industry survey
The Sustainable Food Trust has called on the farming industry to complete a survey about its use of small abattoirs.
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NewsSpending on supermarket deals up as grocery sales increase by 3.6%
Market research firm Kantar has shared its grocery sales data for the four weeks to 23rd February, reporting a 3.6% increase in take-home sales at the grocers.
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NewsNSA finds Defra announcements “fall short”
NSA has responded to the announcements made by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, stating that the “necessary details are still missing”.
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NewsBeyond Meat to cut jobs as part of a review of its global operations
Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has announced “cost-reduction measures” including suspending operational activities in China and reducing its workforce in Europe and North America.
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NewsAvara losses increase to £49.3m
Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its annual report for the year ended 31st May 2024 after experiencing a decrease in yearly turnover.
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NewsGeorge Adams brand bought by Finedale Foods
Meat brand George Adams 1910 has been bought out of administration by Norfolk-based food manufacturer Finedale Foods.
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NewsIoM and WCB celebrate apprenticeships at annual prizegiving
In addition to applauding the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations at its annual awards, the IoM and WCB had further reason to celebrate.
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NewsCouncillor opposes meat free menus in schools
An East Riding councillor has taken a stand against meat free menus in schools, stating that “we should not be forcing meat eaters to not eat meat”.
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NewsQ Guild Smithfield Awards winners announced
British craft butchery products have been recognised as best in class at this year’s Smithfield Awards.
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NewsQMS puts Scotch Lamb on display at Gulfood
QMS highlighted the quality of PGI Scotch Lamb at Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibitions.
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NewsDefra announces new farming measures but remains firm on IHT
The 2025 NFU Conference heard from Defra Secretary Steve Reed, who, whilst clearly stating the Government would not be backing down on IHT measures, did apologise for the shock the IHT announcement had created.
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NewsUK red meat exports surpassed 2022 record levels
Global appetite for beef helped the value of UK’s red meat exports hit a record level, worth £1.77 billion in 2024.
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NewsNFU calls for Government to reset relationship with British farming
NFU used its conference to call on Government to set a new course for British food and farming, starting with a reset in the relationship with the nation’s food producers.
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NewsTeam GB Butchery reveals full team ahead of 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge
Team GB Butchery has announced its full team for the World Butchers’ Challenge in Paris, which will take place on 30th-31st March 2025.
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NewsFSA webinar to assess bird flu risk in UK beef
The Food Standards Agency is set to host an online seminar covering the risks of bird flu in beef and dairy.
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NewsOSI Group acquires Karnova Food Group
Private equity firm Endless LLP has sold Karnova Food Group to global value-added food supplier OSI Group.
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NewsPork market to “remain stable” despite “geopolitical uncertainties”
AHDB said it expects UK pork production to “remain steady” in 2025.
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NewsFood inflation rose by 0.9% in January
The latest consumer price inflation figures from ONS show that meat had the largest upward contribution to food inflation in January.
