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AIMS welcomes AHDB report on pig stunning

2026-03-12T14:01:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has commissioned a report on CO2 pig slaughter, as the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers welcomed a proposed large-scale trial of the system.

Industry pressured to eliminate nitrites in supermarket bacon

2026-03-12T11:56:00+00:00

Pressure group Coalition Against Nitrites has addressed a letter to the British Meat Processors Association and the British Retail Consortium, urging industry to phase out nitrites in processed meats.

Ashford Port responds to announcement of future border check removal

2026-03-11T12:08:00+00:00

Ashford Port Health Authority has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement that detailed the intended removal of checks at the border.

Shoppers prioritise appearance of meat over cost, AHDB finds

2026-03-11T08:45:00+00:00

According to a study from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, there is a “clear gap” between what shoppers say they do and how they actually behave in-store when purchasing meat.

BMPA calls for clear labelling as EU bans 31 “meaty” labels

2026-03-10T14:48:00+00:00

The European Commission has welcomed an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council that will see “meaty” labels for plant-based products banned, with the exception of labels such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’.

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Opinion

What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.
Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.
Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.