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Small abattoir based in Wigton in Cumbria closes doors for good
A small abattoir based in Wigton in Cumbria has closed its doors for good in a move which has rocked the local farming sector. Black Brow abattoir…
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National Food Crime Unit seeks more powers to investigate fraud
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a new consultation on giving the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) more powers to investigate food fraud…
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UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations
UK animal product exports to the European Union will soon need vet signed declarations, farmers have been reminded. Non-assured UK livestock farmers…
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Pilgrim's Ashton pork processing site closes after 70 years
Pilgrim’s UK Ashton-under-Lyne pork processing site will process pigs for the last time today, as the sector called the firm's decision…
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Big names in US retail sector given taste of British cheese and lamb
US importers and retailers were given a taste of British cheese and lamb at an event in New York which aimed to help farmers find new markets in the…
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NFU underscores UK poultry sector's high standards after Guardian article
The NFU has said British farmers work to 'vastly higher' standards than their Polish counterparts after The Guardian raised concerns over meat…
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Further opportunities for British red meat in Middle East, AHDB says
Adapting to consumer buying behaviour could present opportunities for British beef and lamb exporters in the Middle East, AHDB has said. The research…
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Scottish red meat sector unveils new five-year strategy amid volatility
A new five-year strategy has launched which aims to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat amid growing uncertainty and volatility. Launched…
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Turnover from Scottish red meat sector rises for third consecutive year
Turnover from Scottish red meat processing has risen for a third consecutive year – generating an estimated £926 million of output for Scotland's…
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Second council votes to resist anti-meat and dairy trend
Councillors in Northamptonshire have voted in favour of a ‘fight back’ motion as part of an ongoing effort to block anti-livestock farming sentiment…
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