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Kepak to make redundancies at Merthyr Tydfil site

2026-06-25T10:50:00+01:00

Meat processor Kepak has confirmed that it has entered a formal consultation process at its Merthyr Tydfil site, with a number of redundancies to be confirmed.

Young Scots apprentice wins Battle of the Butchers title

2026-06-25T08:22:00+01:00

Talented young Kilwinning butcher David Bicket has secured a nationwide industry title for Scotland in this year’s Battle of the Butchers apprentice category.

Meat Industry Awards product judging off to flying start

2026-06-24T09:15:00+01:00

The 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards product judging process has commenced today [June 24th] taking place at the test kitchens based at the Regional Food Academy located at Harper Adams University.

BMPA responds to Defra announcement on how EUDR will apply in Northern Ireland

2026-06-23T13:13:00+01:00

The British Meat Processors Association has welcomed the news that that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will apply to cattle and beef products from Northern Ireland, saying it provides “much-needed” certainty for businesses.

Beef burger sales show strong summer demand

2026-06-23T12:08:00+01:00

Grocery market data released by Worldpanel by Numerator for the four weeks ending 14th June show sales of fresh beef burgers were up by 40% as the May heatwave drove demand for summer staples.

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Your June edition includes: UK retail sector market analysis – meat price inflation is impacting sales but there are still opportunities for retailers; profile: Plumpton College principal Jeremy Kerswell; a round-up of the latest bakery trends; alternative protein 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.