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Beef acts as “key quality cue” on menus, finds AHDB

2026-06-11T10:57:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that diners are seeking meals that feel “worth the cost” as overall menu share of red meat has declined.

NPA and NFU Scotland call for foodservice to back British pork

2026-06-11T10:24:00+01:00

The National Pig Association and the National Farmers’ Union Scotland have called on the UK foodservice sector to use more British pork and provide greater sourcing transparency.

Pilot data finds soil carbon storage may be underestimated

2026-06-10T09:58:00+01:00

Initial findings from a pilot delivered by meat trade organisations have suggested that current carbon accounting methodologies could “significantly underestimate” the amount of carbon stored in Scottish soils.

Kebab supplier found guilty of fraudulent food mislabelling

2026-06-10T08:00:00+01:00

Kebab meat supplier Kismet Kebabs Ltd has been fined £500,000, along with £259,000 costs at Swansea Crown Court, following an investigation by Swansea Council that saw the company plead guilty to fraud by false representation.

Meat Awards product entry deadline extended to 18th June

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.

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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.