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Stephen Morgan MP has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
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Chair of the International Meat Trade Association Dr Margaret Boanas was made a Member of the British Empire as part of the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.
The Food Management Today Food Industry Awards saw companies, individuals and products in the UK meat sector rewarded as part of the awards ceremony on Friday 12th June.
Scottish butchers will take to the stage at the Royal Highland Show to highlight the benefits of Scotch meat as part of several live butchery skill demonstrations.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that diners are seeking meals that feel “worth the cost” as overall menu share of red meat has declined.
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.
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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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…
Defra is falling short when it comes to the protection of iconic British products such as Wiltshire cured bacon, says JP Garnier.
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.
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