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The Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit has worked with Dudley Council to uncover four tonnes of illegal meat.
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The entry deadline to nominate products for this year’s UK Sausage Week competition has been extended by one week to Friday 14th August to deal with substantial last-minute demand.
The latest Red Meat Industry Profile from Quality Meat Scotland has found that farming, processing and the associated supply chains combined were worth more than £4.2 billion of output and £1.3 billion of GVA in 2025.
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers is challenging the practical implementation of new French border inspection requirements, which it said could have “potentially serious implications” for UK exporters.
Scandi Standard has entered into an agreement to acquire the Glenhaven Foods business, with the frozen poultry producer set to become part of its Irish business.
Your July/August edition includes: sustainability and the environment in focus – what is the meat industry doing to tackle the issues?; alternative protein market update; meet Paul McLaughlin, Red Tractor CEO; PPMA Show 2026 preview.
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Short-term planning, a lack of continuity and an unwillingness to tackle the underlying issues are at the root of a lack of trust in Government, says JP Garnier.
There are mixed messages for the meat industry, says IMTA policy manager Will Allen, as various health trends are having an ever-greater impact on consumers’ food-buying decisions.
Despite the challenges, butchers can capitalise on this summer’s food trends, advises National Craft Butchers managing director Eleanor O’Brien.
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