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UK trade bodies set to promote Love Lamb Week
Love Lamb Week will take place from 1st-7th September 2026, with the nation’s red meat trade bodies joining together to celebrate UK lamb production.
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Four arrested in illegal meat investigation
The Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit has worked with Dudley Council to uncover four tonnes of illegal meat.
UK Sausage Week competition deadline extended
The entry deadline to nominate products for this year’s UK Sausage Week competition has been extended by one week to Friday 14th August to deal with substantial last-minute demand.
Red meat report spotlights importance of Scottish beef, lamb and pork
The latest Red Meat Industry Profile from Quality Meat Scotland has found that farming, processing and the associated supply chains combined were worth more than £4.2 billion of output and £1.3 billion of GVA in 2025.
AIMS takes legal action as France implements new border rules
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers is challenging the practical implementation of new French border inspection requirements, which it said could have “potentially serious implications” for UK exporters.
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Your July/August edition includes: sustainability and the environment in focus – what is the meat industry doing to tackle the issues?; alternative protein market update; meet Paul McLaughlin, Red Tractor CEO; PPMA Show 2026 preview.
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It’s time for action not words
Short-term planning, a lack of continuity and an unwillingness to tackle the underlying issues are at the root of a lack of trust in Government, says JP Garnier.
Health drivers of demand
There are mixed messages for the meat industry, says IMTA policy manager Will Allen, as various health trends are having an ever-greater impact on consumers’ food-buying decisions.
Demanding times for retail butchers
Despite the challenges, butchers can capitalise on this summer’s food trends, advises National Craft Butchers managing director Eleanor O’Brien.
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