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Lamb sees “strong domestic demand”, says QMS

2026-03-30T15:15:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland has reported that Scotland’s lamb sector has entered 2026 with “renewed momentum” after experiencing “early-year softness” to deliver higher prices despite improved throughput.

Finalists named in FMT Food Industry Awards shortlist

2026-03-30T07:30:00+01:00

The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards finalists have been published, with many businesses within the meat industry named on this year’s shortlist.

Heck burgers recalled over incorrect labelling

2026-03-27T16:25:00+00:00

Sausage and burger manufacturer Heck has recalled a steak burger product, which contains milk, after it was incorrectly labelled as a lamb burger, as the product poses a risk to consumers with a milk allergy.

Bioethanol plant to resume production as UK “risks being undersupplied”

2026-03-27T11:25:00+00:00

Government has temporarily restarted production at the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside as it warns of supply risks in the UK CO2 market.

Avara report spotlights benefits of lower stocking density

2026-03-26T11:34:00+00:00

Poultry processor Avara Foods has published its latest ‘For Good’ report, which detailed the “significant welfare improvements” achieved since the wholesale adoption of lower stocking densities.

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Opinion

Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.
What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.
Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.