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Defra Minister appointed in Cabinet reshuffle

2026-06-15T12:13:00+01:00

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.

Meat industry leaders receive awards in King’s 2026 Birthday Honours

2026-06-15T11:07:00+01:00

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.

2026 Food Awards winners unveiled at exclusive 5-star ceremony

2026-06-15T06:00:00+01:00

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.

Butchers to showcase Scotch meat on Royal Highland Show stage

2026-06-12T07:25:00+01:00

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.

Beef acts as “key quality cue” on menus, finds AHDB

2026-06-11T10:57:00+01:00

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.

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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.