Cranswick subsidiary faces legal action over alleged animal cruelty
A subsidiary of meat producer Cranswick Plc has appeared before Nottingham Justice Centre in connection with animal welfare offences.
Meat, Poultry & Seafood
Richmond makes frozen ready meal debut
The UK sausage brand owned by Pilgrim’s has entered the frozen ready meals category with six new products.
Bernard Matthews poultry site to close
The poultry factory in Derby owned by British businessman, Ranjit Singh Boparan, is set to close.
Sight loss fears spark urgent dog food recall
A dog food brand has withdrawn all of its fresh meal products after reports emerged that a recent recipe change may cause sight loss.
Pilgrim’s Europe set to acquire Samworth Brothers-owned pork producer
Pilgrim’s Europe has announced its intention to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers.
British poultry reports record-low antibiotic use
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is marking a decade of antibiotic stewardship reporting with its lowest-ever usage figures.
Can the ‘Chicken King’ save Muscle Food?
The owner of 2Sisters has acquired MuscleFood, but after years of losses and a failed turnaround under its former owner, can one of the food industry’s most experienced dealmakers restore its fortunes?
Red meat sales are experiencing a delivery app boom
Sales of lamb and pork via food delivery apps are growing, defying a £400 million decline in the takeaway market.
Pilgrim’s Europe workers to escalate Enniskillen strike
Pilgrim’s Europe workers in Enniskillen are set to escalate their ongoing strike action in a dispute over pay.
Higgidy secures juicy matchday contract for Premier League club
Sussex-based manufacturer Higgidy has won a tender to supply Brighton & Hove Albion’s matchday pies.
Four arrested in Dudley illegal meat raid
A criminal investigation has been launched after four men arrested and illegal meat removed from market.
British Poultry Council CEO: Water crisis at 2 Sisters plant exposes system gaps
2 Sisters Food Group’s recent water supply issues at its Devon factory gives pause for thought when it comes to contingency plans. British Poultry Council (BPC) chief executive, Richard Griffiths, explores.
Cultivated beef steak set for global expansion after historic approval
Aleph Farms has secured a historic regulatory approval for its cultivated beef in Singapore.
ABP snaps up minority stake in Waitrose beef supplier
Beef and lamb processor ABP has acquired a minority stake in Dovecote Park, Waitrose’s exclusive beef, veal and venison supplier.
Major supplier ABN to exit UK monogastric compound feed market
British feed manufacturer ABN has unveiled plans to leave the UK monogastric compound feed market.
Scandi Standard buys out Irish chicken firm for €127M
Poultry group Scandi Standard has bought Irish manufacturer Glenhaven Foods to strengthen its ready-to-eat portfolio.
Cranswick posts strong Q1 but “remains mindful” of Iran disruption
Meat supplier Cranswick has posted strong results in its first-quarter trading update, despite challenging market conditions.
1.6 million eggs recalled over salmonella risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mammoth recall of around 1.6 million eggs over salmonella fears.
Cranswick acquires meaty stake in fast-growing The Jolly Hog
Major pork supplier Cranswick has acquired a stake in Bristol-based challenger brand The Jolly Hog.
Will cultivated meat soon compete on price?
While other headwinds are becoming fiercer, price parity may be on the horizon
Roberts of Port Dinorwic CEO explains ailing firm’s dramatic return to profit
Roberts of Port Dinorwic CEO Mark Rodgers speaks to Food Manufacture about how he spearheaded an impressive turnaround.
UK issues new guidance for ‘lab-grown meat’ and novel foods
New guidance to help businesses bring ‘lab-grown meat’ and other novel foods safely to market has been published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Antibiotic use in pigs falls by more than 70%
Antibiotic use in pigs has fallen by 72% since 2015, the latest figures have shown.
Irish meat supplier recalls Lidl products over listeria fears
A meat manufacturer has recalled several ham products because of a possible listeria contamination issue.
2 Sisters Food Group appoints Bakkavor stalwart to leading role
Leading poultry producer 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed Sarah Bull as its new development director for its meals division.
Major grocer pulls chicken product over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket chain has recalled its Coronation Chicken Pasta because of concerns over undeclared milk.
One of the UK’s largest kebab manufacturers fined £500K for food fraud
A leading kebab manufacturer has been fined £500,000 for misleading customers by selling meat that was primarily made up of skin and fat.
Illegal meat case results in £467K payout
Company and director ordered to pay over £467,000 for diverting meat not fit for human consumption.
Greg vs Greggs: Real Gregs declare Ginsters champ in sausage roll showdown
Pastry manufacturer Ginsters has won over the ‘Gregs’ this National Sausage Roll Day as part of a light‑hearted new campaign.
M&S appoints two leading executives to revamp food leadership team
Marks & Spencer has restructured its food leadership team with the appointment of two new senior executives.
Danish Crown to cut 800 jobs
The international meat producer has announced major job cuts amidst restructure and profit losses.
High Court finds FSA was unlawfully charging slaughterhouses for inspections
The High Court has found that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been taxing slaughterhouses unlawfully through its charging for official controls.
World’s first-ever lab-grown meat farm to open this week
The world’s first-ever dedicated cultivated meat farm is opening in the Netherlands, heralding a new dawn for the sector.
Meat manufacturer recalls ham product
An Irish meat producer has issued a recalled over undeclared allergen fears.
MPs join activists in calling for total ban on caged hens
Humane League activists have ‘handed’ giant keys to statues of former British prime ministers in a protest against farming caged hens.
Unilever’s global cage-free egg U-turn: exclusive interview with activist
Last week saw protests held outside the Hilton London Bankside during Unilever’s AGM, and outside Unilever House HQ as activists called on leadership to uphold the company’s global cage-free egg commitment. Food Manufacture spoke to one of the protesters...
Cranswick profit jumps 14.5% amid record investment
Hefty investment and expanded poultry capacity have helped fuel double-digit growth at the food manufacturer as demand for premium and protein continues.
EU approves 2 Sisters owner’s buyout of German turkey processor
The European Commission has granted approval for the sale of Heidemark to Boparan Private Office (BPO) without further conditions.
EU bans Brazilian meat imports
The European Union (EU) is planning to block imports of Brazilian meat over food safety concerns, just days after its trade deal with Mercosur came into effect.
Dawn Meats buys German meat firm
Dawn Meats has snapped up German meat importer and distributor, Alexander Eyckeler for an undisclosed sum.
Meatly to open Europe’s largest lab-grown meat facility
The UK is set to become the location for Europe’s largest cultivated meat production facility, with a 20,000‑litre pilot site planned for London.
Antibiotic overuse in European farming is driving resistance crisis, experts warn
Overuse of antibiotics in European farming is fuelling a resistance crisis with reduction efforts stalling, industry experts have warned.
Co-op warns UK food resilience under threat as meat imports rise dramatically
The retailer is sounding the alarm over British food resilience after revealing that UK meat imports rose sharply to £5 billion in 2025.
Beef and lamb driving meat inflation
Meat and poultry inflation saw a 4.06% rise in the 12 months to April 2026, falling from 7.95% in the 12 months to March, according to the latest AIMS inflation report.
Making surplus meat redistribution work
If you ask most people where meat waste happens, they’ll point to farms or abattoirs. But for those of us working in the category, that isn’t where the problem sits.
Poultry producer faces legal action over alleged river pollution claims
A landmark court case has been brought against chicken producer Avara Foods over alleged claims of environmental pollution.
British farmers to gain £50 million from 2 Sisters switch
2 Sisters Food Group has unveiled an expanded deforestation-free commitment alongside a concerted shift towards British-grown protein in poultry feed.
How the future of cutting and slicing will take shape
Cutting and slicing tech experts discuss how the sector is moving forwards as it hurtles towards the AI revolution.
Dutch pig slaughter falls by 780K in five years
Abattoirs in the Netherlands processed the lowest number of pigs in the first quarter of 2026 since 2009.
Defra’s Powell takes helm at British Meat Processors
Next week will see BMPA boss Nick Allen officially pass the baton over to John Powell.