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Pig producers have “considerable hurdles to overcome”, finds industry fair

2026-05-18T15:21:00+01:00

The British Pig and Poultry Fair heard that demand for poultry meat is “strong and growing”, but pig producers are “facing a downturn”.

Welsh sheep sector requires “practical support”, says NSA

2026-05-18T09:00:00+01:00

Welsh trade body the National Sheep Association has called on the incoming Senedd and Welsh Government to provide Welsh sheep farmers with practical support and policy clarity.

BMPA CEO calls for clear SPS guidance

2026-05-15T14:21:00+01:00

Chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association John Powell will appear before the House of Lords European Committee to give evidence on the prospective sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.

Deadline fast approaching for 2026 meat industry awards product nominations

2026-05-15T09:44:00+01:00

The meat industry’s biggest annual awards initiative is well underway and set to once again celebrate the very best across the UK and Irish meat industry.

Protein a “dietary priority” for GLP-1 users

2026-05-14T10:09:00+01:00

Analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that a “rapid rise” of GLP-1 weight loss drugs has created both “challenges and opportunities” for red meat consumption.

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Your May edition includes: a round-up of the latest barbecue flavours and trends – prime cuts are having their time in the sun; profile: we hear from the new BMPA CEO John Powell; AIMS calls for abattoir inspection reforms; the latest cutting, slicing and dicing technology in focus.

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Opinion

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.
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.