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Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of UK farming and food assurance scheme Red Tractor.
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The Changing Markets Foundation has published a report claiming that the global meat and dairy industries are “actively derailing climate progress”.
Ulma Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as its managing director after joining the business in early 2026.
More than 250 farmers, processors, auctioneers, retailers and other industry leaders gathered at Murrayfield Stadium for Quality Meat Scotland’s ‘Future Thinking on Red Meat’ conference.
The Butchery industry gathered at Plumpton College for its annual showcase and awards ceremony, which placed a special focus on development and innovation.
Your March edition includes: a report of the impact of rising GLP-1 use on the UK’s food industry; halal sector focus; spotlight on illegal meat imports; City Food and Drink Lecture review; interview: Tariq Halal founder Tariq Sheikh.
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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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.
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.
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.
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