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John Powell appointed BMPA CEO

2026-02-09T11:13:00+00:00

The British Meat Processors Association has appointed John Powell as its chief executive officer following Nick Allen’s announcement that he is to retire.

Plumpton College to celebrate centenary at butchery awards and showcase

2026-02-09T08:30:00+00:00

“Innovation in Product Development” is the theme for this year’s Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, taking place at Plumpton College.

Efra report sets out SPS agreement recommendations

2026-02-06T12:43:00+00:00

A report on the Government’s negotiations with the EU over the trade of meat, animal and plant products has been published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, stating that a future deal “must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture and meat businesses”.

AIMS releases monthly inflation report for January

2026-02-05T15:36:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has found that meat prices rose by 0.32% across January and predicts halal lamb prices will increase in the coming month due to Ramadan.

Defra commissions new Data Sharing Infrastructure

2026-02-05T10:57:00+00:00

A project commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will centre on digital innovation with the aim of supporting a more transparent, resilient and sustainable UK food system.

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Spotlight

Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.
COP30: a wake-up call and an opportunity
2026-01-12T09:19:00+00:00By Lucas Daglish
As food systems become increasingly central to climate planning, BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish argues that now is the time for UK producers to act.
Inconvenient truths
2025-12-19T16:31:00+00:00By JP Garnier
Is current energy policy at odds with food security? JP Garnier asks the question.