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MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Strong beef prices fail to prevent falling cattle numbers

Exceptionally strong beef prices throughout the past year were not enough to stem a continued decline in cattle numbers, with UK beef production down by 3.5% in 2025. Auctioneers, meat…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Meat suppliers condemn rise in FSA inspection fees

Meat trade body the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has condemned an imminent hike in official controls charges by the Food Standards Agency, calling for its immediate suspension and a…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

UK food supply chains at risk of major shocks

The UK food sector could be sleepwalking into major food shocks with vulnerabilities within the current "just in time" logistic system, according to Prof Tim Lang of the University of…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Red meat and dairy enjoy record year for exports

Exports of UK dairy and red meat surpassed £4bn in 2025, driven by increased global demand for high-quality produce. HMRC trade figures show UK dairy exports rose by 17% on…

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