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Lamb joints purchased by 2.6m households in run-up to Easter

2026-04-28T10:24:00+01:00

Sales of fresh lamb joints increased by 14.9% in the four weeks to Easter Sunday, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator.

2 Sisters Food Group to reduce dependence on imported soyameal

2026-04-27T11:55:00+01:00

Poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group has said it will shift towards British-grown protein in poultry feed as part of its strategy to reach net zero by 2035.

AIMS conference welcomes speakers from across the food industry

2026-04-27T11:27:00+01:00

A line-up of speakers including NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Kate Nicholls OBE, chair of UKHospitality, featured at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers annual conference at Butchers’ Hall, marking the trade body’s 25th anniversary.

Beef mince price rises almost 28.7% over the year

2026-04-24T07:45:00+01:00

Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that beef mince remains the most popular and trusted type of mince purchased in retail.

MPs call for mandatory animal welfare labelling

2026-04-23T12:04:00+01:00

MPs have co-signed a letter to Government calling for animal welfare labelling to be made mandatory on meat products to strengthen trust in the UK’s food labels.

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Opinion

The ‘public morals’ mirage
2026-04-15T15:07:00+01:00By Peter Hardwick
Taking back control? It’s a misleading illusion, argues the British Meat Processors Association’s Peter Hardwick.
Meat sector response to GHG methodology recommendations
2026-04-01T16:41:00+01:00By Lucas Daglish
For the greenhouse gas calculation methodology to be workable, it must combine scientific accuracy with operational practicalities, says BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish.
Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.

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