All Red Meat articles
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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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NewsQMS finds roles in meat sector “align closely” with jobseeker needs
Quality Meat Scotland has unveiled the results of research into perceptions of working in the red meat sector, revealing “significant opportunities” to attract new entrants into a range of roles.
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NewsHilton Foods reports “more cautious” trading outlook for 2026
Protein producer Hilton Food Group has announced its third quarter trading update for the period from 30th June to 19th October 2025.
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NewsLMC delivers red meat workshops to teachers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has delivered its latest Red Meat Skills Workshop, bringing together GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers from across the region for a day of learning, collaboration, and creativity.
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NewsFSA rejects pressure group campaign to remove nitrites from foods
The Food Standards Agency has stood by its opinion that there is “no evidence” that removing nitrites makes processed meat safer.
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NewsConsumer spend on meat up in Northern Ireland
According to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland, consumer data has highlighted that Northern Ireland households demonstrated “steady spending” on meat, despite purchasing slightly lower volumes overall in the year to September 2025.
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NewsNon-EU beef imports “surged” over summer, said QMS
An assessment of red meat prices by Quality Meat Scotland has found that prices remained “strong despite mixed market conditions”.
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NewsLMC explores balanced diet benefits at Red Meat Skills workshop
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland is inviting GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers to take part in its upcoming Red Meat Skills Workshop.
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NewsQMS highlights importance of iron in the diet
Research commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland has found that almost half of Scottish women are ‘not confident’ or ‘unsure’ whether their diet provides enough iron to support their energy levels and overall good health in daily life.
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NewsFSS report urges Scottish children to eat less meat
A new report from Food Standards Scotland claimed that reducing meat and dairy consumption “can help meet the Scottish Dietary Goals and climate targets”, while stating that it may worsen existing nutrient insufficiencies.
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NewsBritish red meat in the spotlight at Anuga
Red meat has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit a combined value of £2 billion in the first half of 2025.
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NewsIndustry responds to new EAT-Lancet report
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission has published its latest report on “healthy, sustainable and just food systems”, with members of the meat industry insisting that a “one-size-fits-all approach does not work”.
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NewsAIMS encourages consumers to switch to pork as price inflation falls
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has published its meat and poultry tracker for the month of September, finding that on average prices fell slightly across the month.
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NewsScottish red meat exports reach £164m
Exports of Scotland’s red meat and offal reached a record £164 million in the year from August 2024 to July 2025, according to the latest Quality Meat Scotland annual export survey.
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NewsRetail demand for beef continues to suffer as prices rise
Research from Worldpanel by Numerator has revealed the impact of “soaring” beef price inflation on retail demand.
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NewsQMS launches 2025/26 Meat Voucher Scheme for schools
Quality Meat Scotland has announced the return of its Meat Voucher Scheme for the new academic year, offering schools the chance to apply for up to £180 worth of vouchers to spend with their local butcher.
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NewsEnglish red meat sector contributed £5.5bn to UK economy in 2023
The English red meat sector has delivered around £5.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2023, new data analysis has found.
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NewsTesco to introduce animal welfare incentives
Tesco will reward British farmers across its pig, lamb, beef and dairy sustainable farming groups as part of an incentive to achieve environmental and animal welfare goals.
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NewsRed meat exports reach value of £966 million
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that there was a near 10% increase in the value of red meat exports in the first half of 2025, which it said was driven by stronger prices.
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NewsRed Meat Snapshot finds a lower US dollar could affect meat exports
QMS has released its Summer 2025 Red Meat Snapshot, as US tariffs introduce “complexity” to global trade.
