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Donald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure

2026-02-18T17:01:00+00:00

Aberdeenshire-based online butcher Donald Russell has proposed the closure of its operations following a “comprehensive review” of its financial position and market conditions.

NSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics

2026-02-18T12:43:00+00:00

The National Sheep Association has unveiled its 2026 cohort of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors, with the 12 sheep farmers set to undertake career development sessions in North Wales.

Meat a “downward contributor” as food inflation falls

2026-02-18T11:05:00+00:00

The rate of food inflation has fallen to 3.6% in January, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics, with meat cited as a downward contributor.

Edenmoor unveils seven-figure investment in facility

2026-02-17T10:55:00+00:00

Farm shop Edenmoor, which was previously Piper’s Farm, has announced a seven-figure investment in a 25,000 sq ft purpose-built production facility in Cullompton, Devon.

ABP CEO Bob Carnell set to retire

2026-02-16T10:48:00+00:00

Bob Carnell, CEO of red meat processor ABP Food Group’s UK division, has announced his decision to retire, with Kevin Cahill to be appointed as the new CEO.

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Spotlight

Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.
Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.
COP30: a wake-up call and an opportunity
2026-01-12T09:19:00+00:00By Lucas Daglish
As food systems become increasingly central to climate planning, BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish argues that now is the time for UK producers to act.