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Meat Awards product entry deadline extended to June 18th

2026-06-09T09:20:00+01:00

Due to substantial demand and to accommodate as many products as possible this year, organisers of the 2026 meat industry awards have extended the final deadline for products to be nominated until Thursday 18th June.

Fear Animal Products Ltd ordered to pay £467,000 for producing illegal meat

2026-06-08T10:07:00+01:00

The company at the centre of an illegal meat investigation has been sentenced by The Central Criminal Court after being found guilty of diverting unfit meat back into the food supply chain.

AHDB Red Meat Export Conference spotlights UK trade with EU and US

2026-06-05T11:34:00+01:00

Future trade with the EU and the US for the UK red meat sector was the focus of the 2026 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Red Meat Export Conference.

LEAF study finds public wants “strong level” of food production capacity

2026-06-05T09:48:00+01:00

Research from Linking Environment and Farming has reportedly shown “overwhelming” public support for UK farming systems delivering both food production and environmental benefits.

SAMW calls for Government support of red meat supply chain

2026-06-04T13:01:00+01:00

According to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, Scotland’s red meat sector is looking forward to working with Scottish Government to support food policy and economic growth across the sector.

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Your May edition includes: a round-up of the latest barbecue flavours and trends – prime cuts are having their time in the sun; profile: we hear from the new BMPA CEO John Powell; AIMS calls for abattoir inspection reforms; the latest cutting, slicing and dicing technology in focus.

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The 2026 edition of Meat Contacts is full of updated industry listings. Available in print and online, you can read and search the digital edition right now.

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Find everything you need to know about the Meat Management Industry Awards on our dedicated website, including product nominations and voting.

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Opinion

Blur vs Oasis: what we can learn about choosing the future
2026-05-28T11:12:00+01:00By Adrian Simpson
New technology will inevitably shape our industry, says IMTA’s Adrian Simpson. So, do we have to roll with it? There’s no other way…
Heritage vandalism
2026-05-20T09:52:00+01:00By JP Garnier
Defra is falling short when it comes to the protection of iconic British products such as Wiltshire cured bacon, says JP Garnier.
Plant-based protein under pressure
2026-05-05T08:53:00+01:00By Lamyah Moochhala
The European ban on “meaty” labels will be a blow to producers of meat alternatives, bringing with it costly changes to packaging, branding and market strategies that are likely to have an impact beyond the EU, says IMTA’s Lamyah Moochhala.