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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”.

Hilton Foods reports “resilient” performance from core retail meat

2026-03-31T10:57:00+01:00

Protein producer Hilton Food Group has published its financial results for the 52 weeks to 28th December 2025, reporting that the review has “reinforced” its conviction in the strength of its core meat operations.

Lamb sees “strong domestic demand”, says QMS

2026-03-30T15:15:00+01:00

Quality Meat Scotland has reported that Scotland’s lamb sector has entered 2026 with “renewed momentum” after experiencing “early-year softness” to deliver higher prices despite improved throughput.

Finalists named in FMT Food Industry Awards shortlist

2026-03-30T07:30:00+01:00

The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards finalists have been published, with many businesses within the meat industry named on this year’s shortlist.

Heck burgers recalled over incorrect labelling

2026-03-27T16:25:00+00:00

Sausage and burger manufacturer Heck has recalled a steak burger product, which contains milk, after it was incorrectly labelled as a lamb burger, as the product poses a risk to consumers with a milk allergy.

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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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