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AIMS meat and poultry inflation report reveals average prices were unchanged in May

2026-06-01T10:30:00+01:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers inflation report for May sees average prices across beef, lamb and pork meat and poultry remaining flat, with figures suggesting the foodservice sector may be driving down retail prices.

Aldi commits £5bn to British farming

2026-06-01T08:00:00+01:00

Discounter Aldi has revealed it will invest £5 billion in British farming as part of its plan to strengthen the food supply chain.

Updated guidance published ahead of SPS agreement

2026-05-29T13:12:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published guidance on the incoming sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, which it said would help businesses understand what they need to do to prepare.

Government urged to recognise the value of farm assurance

2026-05-29T08:00:00+01:00

The second UK Farm Assurance Review monitoring report has been published, with monitoring and reporting commissioner Dr David Llewellyn recognising that there is still room for improvement.

Pig producers are “fighting for their futures”, says NPA

2026-05-28T09:56:00+01:00

The National Pig Association has called on UK retailers, processors and the foodservice sector to provide long-term commitments to the independent pig sector.

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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.