2025

October

• MM Awards Review

November

• UK Sausage Week Review
• Beef Focus
• The Butcher – including shopfitting & display 

December

• Women In Meat Industry Awards Review
• Software Focus

2026

January

• Training & Education
  An overview of training schemes and opportunities and key training providers, plus an update on company schemes and success stories.
  
  
• Trade Associations 
  Trade Associations are an essential part of safeguarding and representing the meat industry and this review updates who does what and how they operate, plus how companies and businesses can get involved and become members.

February

• Packaging Focus
  The critical role of packaging and the latest trends and developments in the market are explored in this special feature.
  
  
• Inspection & Detection/Check Weighing
  More than ever the consequences of contaminated product can be costly and damaging. Getting it right is essential, and we look at the latest products and innovations in the market.
  
  

March

• Hygiene & Safety – Products & Equipment
  Our focus on the all-important area of hygiene and safety takes in latest trends, plus specialist products and equipment to ensure businesses are on target for up-to-date essential practices.
• Sausage & Burger Production
  All aspects are covered in this popular review including new products, market trends, ingredients, casings and equipment.

April

• Cold Storage/Refrigeration/Chilled Transport/Temperature Control
  A review of the market covering trends in transport, chilled storage and options on distribution and storage facilities in this critical area of product distribution.
• Abattoir Sector
  The latest trends, legislation and products reviewed.
• Artificial Intelligence – Software & Automation
  With AI impacting in the industry more and more, we look at its implications and prospects, plus the very latest in product innovation when it comes to software and automated practice.

May

• BBQ Season – Latest Flavours & Trends
  The increasing importance of the BBQ season cannot be over emphasised, and this feature looks at market trends and the latest flavours and consumer preferences that should be considered to make the most of a key seasonal opportunity.
• Cutting, Slicing & Dicing
  Equipment, machinery and products come under the spotlight in the annual review.
• Focus on Ireland
  A full breakdown on the Irish market and its relationship with the UK industry covering market share, prospects and trends.

June

• Alternative Proteins/Plant-based
  The alternative protein market and its impact on mainstream meat sales is explored with commentary on trends and the outlook on potential developments and opportunities.
• Bakery – Pies/Pasties/Sausage Roll Production
  A key area of meat trade sales, the position on bakery products is reviewed and success stories reported.

July/August

• PPMA Preview
  The annual exhibition for the wider processing and packaging sector comes under the spotlight in this preview.
• The Green Issue – Environment & Sustainability
  Increasingly the impact industry has on the environment and the search for carbon natural activities takes centre stage in business planning. We look at success stories and how the industry is looking at sustainable methods of production and product supply.

September

• UK Sausage Week Preview
  A preview of the annual UK Sausage Week activity in October.
• Focus on Northern Ireland
  Our annual look at the Northern Ireland market and the activities of LMNI in developing market share and promoting product.
• SIAL Paris Preview
  The SIAL exhibition comes under the spotlight with a preview of what to expect and any British involvement.

October

• Meat Management Awards Review
  A full review of the industry’s biggest and most important awards following the popular September awards ceremony.
• The Butcher – including shop fitting and added value
  All things retail butcher are covered in this unique publication including shopfitting and butcher profiles.

November

• UK Sausage Week Review
  The biggest event in the sausage industry takes place in late October / early November and is fully reported in this edition, including the UKSW competition results.
• Beef Focus
  With Christmas on the horizon, we look at the beef market, trends, market share and performance and the main companies involved.

December

• Women In Meat Awards Review
  The unique and highly successful Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony is reviewed and the winners and finalists detailed in this special edition
• Conveyors & Handling
  A critical part of the factory, we look at the latest equipment and ongoing improvements in this sector.

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