Category: Meat
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Morrisons has recalled chilled pasta over undeclared milk allergen risk. Some packs may contain Florida Salad, exposing the operational link between product identity, packing accuracy, and allergen labelling.
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UK foie gras import policy has shifted under trade pressure. The government has stepped back from a ban pledge, exposing tensions between animal welfare standards, market access, and EU alignment.
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EU Listeria rules will tighten evidence demands from July 2026. Chilled ready-to-eat producers must defend shelf-life controls with stronger data.
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Kepak has started consultation at its Merthyr Tydfil processing site. Declining herd numbers and changing demand are putting pressure on red meat capacity.
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Schouten has acquired Bobeldijk to further expand plant-based production capacity. The deal strengthens private-label manufacturing as alternative protein moves into a more disciplined phase.
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MULTIVAC will host a German meat processing summit this October. It brings automation, packaging, digitalisation, and protein production into one programme.
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EU lawmakers have backed stronger farmer contracts and meat labelling. Processors face tighter rules if the package clears final approval.
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Browns has extended Aldi Scotland pork supply arrangements for producers. The three-year agreement supports demand visibility for Scottish pig farmers and fresh pork processing operations.
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Kismet Kebabs has been fined after a food fraud investigation. Products sold as lamb were found in many cases to contain little or no lamb.
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SPAR Austria has substantially reduced fresh meat packaging material use. Its Cryovac MonoPP Flowpack pilot cut plastic by 70% by weight while maintaining shelf life and production speed.