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Scottish red meat costs face hyper-inflationary hike, SAMW warns

2026-04-02T12:02:00+01:00

The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has warned that increases to meat inspection charges from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) will “threaten the viability” of meat processors.

NFCU seizes illegal bushmeat

2026-04-02T10:27:00+01:00

A 51-year-old male has been arrested following a National Food Crime Unit operation involving illegal bushmeat.

Meat Industry Awards ceremony to feature TV’s Paul Sinha as celebrity host

2026-04-02T08:30:00+01:00

Organisers of the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards have revealed Paul Sinha as this year’s celebrity host when the ceremony takes place in Birmingham on Thursday 3rd September.

WCB Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament to tee off in July

2026-04-02T08:21:00+01:00

The Worshipful Company of Butchers is once again hosting its Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday 16th July 2026.

Shoppers expected to switch to pork this Easter

2026-04-01T09:06:00+01:00

Red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has found that 54% of households are planning a roast dinner across the Easter weekend, with demand for roasting joints expected to see a “renewed focus”.

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Opinion

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.
What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
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.

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