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Donald Russell confirms sale of brand to go ahead as business closes

2026-04-21T10:44:00+01:00

Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell has revealed that it has been unable to find a buyer following its proposed closure in February 2026.

Pig sector publishes roadmap to provide industry data

2026-04-21T08:30:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced the publication of the Pork Environmental Roadmap, which will set out a shared evidence-based framework with the aim to guide environmental progress across the industry.

LMC announces NI Beef Week to return for 2026

2026-04-21T07:45:00+01:00

Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef will be spotlighted for the Livestock and Meat Commission’s NI Beef Week.

Rolinson Group expands again with Heinen GmbH partnership deal

2026-04-20T14:59:00+01:00

Fast-growing Rolinson Group has announced another partnership, which has been added to its exclusive portfolio.

Make It Scotch campaign promotes value of red meat

2026-04-20T11:03:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland has said that its new marketing campaign has “exceeded industry benchmarks” across radio, digital, social and print, reportedly driving thousands of shoppers to seek out quality assured Scotch meat.

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Your April edition includes: a round-up of UK trade – meat exports have shown resilience amid considerable headwinds; abattoir sector focus; spotlight on cold storage and transport; ‘fake’ meat sales are in decline as consumers turn away from highly processed meat alternatives; profile: ABP UK.

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Opinion

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.
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.

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