Smithfield Market Back in Action with Pre Christmas Auction
Smithfield Market Holds Pre-Christmas Auction After Survival Confirmed
Smithfield Market staged a lively pre-Christmas meat auction. This followed the confirmation that the historic wholesale market has been saved from closure. This brings a boost of confidence to traders, buyers and the wider meat trade.
According to Metro, crowds gathered as auctioneers offered cuts to competitive bidding. This event marked a symbolic return to business as usual. This follows months of uncertainty over the market’s future.
Traders say the confirmation of Smithfield’s survival has helped stabilise sentiment. This support comes at a time when wholesale markets face mounting pressure from consolidation, rising costs and shifting supply chains. The auction also provided seasonal momentum for businesses heading into the year-end trading period.
Source article: Metro | 24 December 2025
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