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UK pig meat exports up 24% on the year, says AHDB

2026-05-08T11:13:00+01:00

Data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that pork imports were down in February, but pork exports saw a 24% rise on the year.

LMC finds sales of lamb meeting demand

2026-05-07T09:13:00+01:00

According to the Livestock and Meat Commission, the 2026 lamb crop is making its way to market with “strong” entries of lambs being sold and meeting firm demand.

Meatly set to build Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility

2026-05-07T08:47:00+01:00

Cultivated meat company Meatly has announced it has raised £10.4 million in Series A funding, which it will use to build Europe’s “largest cultivated meat facility”.

UFU appoints new leadership team

2026-05-06T12:09:00+01:00

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has elected its leadership team, with John McLenaghan announced as president.

Retailer calls for Government to champion agricultural co-operatives

2026-05-06T11:03:00+01:00

HMRC data obtained by retailer Co-op has showed that UK meat imports have risen “sharply”, up 15% year-on-year, which it said leaves the supply chain exposed.

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Opinion

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.
The ‘public morals’ mirage
2026-04-15T15:07:00+01:00By Peter Hardwick
Taking back control? It’s a misleading illusion, argues the British Meat Processors Association’s Peter Hardwick.
Meat sector response to GHG methodology recommendations
2026-04-01T16:41:00+01:00By Lucas Daglish
For the greenhouse gas calculation methodology to be workable, it must combine scientific accuracy with operational practicalities, says BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish.

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