All Meat articles
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NewsFood and drink deal with EU ‘agreed’ ahead of key 20 November summit
Draft SPS deal papers are set to be discussed tomorrow by EU ambassadors, with confirmation of the deal due to be announced at the UK/EU summit later this month
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NewsThousands of pigs backed up on farm due to lack of demand
Many producers were given notice on contracts and now the National Pig Association says between 12,000 and 15,000 pigs have ‘nowhere to go’
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NewsMeat suppliers hacked in latest round of fridge cyberattacks
The Grocer understands that several meat suppliers have reported hacking overnight on their fridges operated by Dixell XWEB software
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NewsJoybuy launches Christmas dinner pre-order service with £160 turkey
The full-category e-commerce site and app has partnered with independent family-run butcher HG Walter to offer three Christmas centrepieces
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NewsMoves away from CO2 gas stunning have ‘huge evidence gaps’, say MPs
Josh Newbury MP for Cannock Chase said in an Efra Committee meeting this week that there “are huge gaps in the evidence” on the use of alternative methods
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NewsMeat bosses slam government bid to end the CO2 gassing of pigs
It comes after the government launched its consultation into phasing out the practice, today, in favour of ‘more humane methods’, including the use of argon gas and automated electrical stunning
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NewsBid launched to stop CO2 gassing of pigs before slaughter
Through a consultation, launched today and running until 21 December, the government’s proposals would see the pork industry move towards ‘more humane methods’ if successful
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Partner FeaturesUnpacking provenance: what Welsh produce means to shoppers
When it comes to provenance on the plate, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) can unlock a competitive advantage
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NewsAldi launches British beef scheme with ABP to support farmers
The Grounded in Goodness initiative will bring together 1,000 beef farmers across England, Scotland and Wales who commit to implementing a range of on-farm actions covering soil health, biodiversity and animal welfare
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NewsDTC butcher Farmison announces relaunch date under new owners
According to the business, acquired by fellow upmarket butchers Parson’s Nose earlier this month from Vestry Holdings, the initiative could be worth as much as £96m
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe appoints new commercial director
Robert Harmsworth is due to take up the post, joining the business from Aldi, where he spent more than 12 years in senior commercial, strategy and transformation leadership roles
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NewsHalt decline of local UK abattoirs, government urged
More than nine out of 10 of Britain’s abattoirs have disappeared since the 1970s, falling from around 2,500 to just 200 today
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NewsTight meat and dairy supply expected to continue into 2027
The latest data from the levy board has forecast that beef, lamb, pork and dairy production are all expected to drop in the year ahead
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NewsFairfax Meadow launches into Brakes with 30-product range
The range covers beef, lamb, pork, chicken and veal, and is led by Fairfax Meadow’s Casterbridge beef, which is produced from PGI West Country cattle and aged for a minimum of 21 days
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Fish & Meat
Elevating the everyday sausage by giving it a distinctive Mediterranean flavour profile
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Comment & OpinionWhy do supermarkets still sell ‘cancer-causing’ sandwiches?
Despite the efforts being made to move away from the additive in chilled meat ranges, prepared and ready meals remain a significant blind spot for the supermarkets
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NewsAll supermarket ham sandwiches still contain cancer-linked nitrites
While moves are being made to introduce more nitrite-free products in chilled meat, major retailers still have a blind spot when it comes to prepared food and ready meals, analysis of Assosia data shows
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NewsKepak Foods bids to ‘take meat snacking mainstream’ with Kings biltong and jerky rebrand
It comes after Kepak acquired Kings’ owner New World Foods from Valeo Foods Group last year
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NewsPoultry powers Pilgrim’s as pork market suffers
Group sales edged up from £4bn to £4.1bn in 2025, as 9% growth in Moy Park sales made up for a smaller drop in revenues at the former Kerry consumer meats business, Pilgrim’s Food Masters
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NewsParson’s Nose buys Farmison in bid to revive DTC brand
Upmarket butcher’s Parson’s Nose will revive Farmison after securing a deal to buy the shuttered brand from Vestey Holdings