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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.

Danish Crown to make around 800 employees redundant

2026-06-04T10:45:00+01:00

Global meat processor Danish Crown has announced it will consolidate its group functions, which it said would result in a reduction in the number of employees at the company.

High Court ruling finds FSA official controls charging to be unlawful

2026-06-03T15:10:00+01:00

The judgment of the judicial review brought by AIMS and the BMPA against the FSA will mean hourly rates for official controls and enforcement must be quashed.

QMS ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign to showcase sheep sector

2026-06-03T10:57:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland is launching a dedicated sheep focus within the ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign at Scotsheep 2026 to build on the momentum it created for the beef sector in 2025.

Environmental index announced to cut sheep flock carbon footprint

2026-06-02T10:32:00+01:00

Results from the Breed for CH4nge research project will give sheep farmers the opportunity to help reduce their carbon footprint through improved ewe efficiency and lower methane emissions.

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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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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.