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Groceries Code Adjudicator to be overseen by Defra

2026-04-09T12:36:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will assume responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator from 1st July 2026.

Japan recognises UK organic livestock standards in new deal

2026-04-08T11:22:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed that British organic food producers now have access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market.

Meat sector to promote British beef during week-long campaign

2026-04-07T15:09:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has highlighted the role of farm shops and local butchers in bringing British beef to consumers ahead of Great British Beef Week.

Plant-based brand reports $178m yearly loss

2026-04-07T12:10:00+01:00

Beyond Meat has reported a financial loss of $178.4 million over the full year ended 31st December, as it anticipates an “elevated level of uncertainty” during 2026.

Moguntia finds UK drives meat and poultry flavour innovation

2026-04-07T10:02:00+01:00

Moguntia Food Group has launched its Global Taste Tracker, revealing that the UK is “driving rapid innovation” across meat and poultry launches.

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Your March edition includes: a report of the impact of rising GLP-1 use on the UK’s food industry; halal sector focus; spotlight on illegal meat imports; City Food and Drink Lecture review; interview: Tariq Halal founder Tariq Sheikh.

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The 2026 edition of Meat Contacts is full of updated industry listings. Available in print and online, you can read and search the digital edition right now.

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Opinion

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.
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.

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2026-04-01T07:15:00+01:00Sponsored by JBT Marel

The global meat industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by the need for greater efficiency, consistency, sustainability and versatility. As processors navigate these challenges, JBT and Marel have combined forces to deliver even more value to the meat industry.