British Meat Processors Association

British Meat Processors Association

Media enquiries

Telephone:
020 7329 0653

Out of hours:
07912 466 095

Press releases

FSA revised shelf-life guidance is good news for consumers and will cut food waste

Following extensive scientific research and testing over several years it ...

UK’s largest meat companies fear drop in exports due to costly and cumbersome customs certification

In a letter to Secretary of State George Eustice, CEOs ...

Vaccine could help keep food supplies rolling

News of a new covid-19 vaccine immediately raises the question ...

trade

The Brexit trade tangle

Time has run out for a comprehensive free trade agreement

Brexit / 22 Dec /

Are you ready for Brexit sign

Meat industry calls for ‘orientation phase’ from January to manage lack of..

Brexit / 16 Dec /

tractor ploughing a field

How can we develop an agriculture and trade policy without a food..

Trade / 23 Oct /

Reading the small print in a contract

It pays to read the small print

Trade / 19 Oct /

BMPA launches campaign exposing glaring weaknesses in Brexit preparations

08 Sep /

Lorries queuing on the motorway

Stark reality of increased trade friction is emerging

Brexit / 25 Aug /

Rock climber ready to start climbing

Is the UK Brexit ready?

Brexit / 25 Aug /

A balanced diet of meat and vegetables

Tariffs should not be used to control imported food standards

Trade / 20 Aug /

Clock with Union Jack superimposed

Brexit clock is ticking but serious barriers to trade remain unresolved

Brexit / 31 Jul /

This missed opportunity will cost British meat companies £16m in lost revenue

13 Jul /

Lorry on the motorway

Britain hasn’t exported to Europe for 46 years – but we’re about..

Export / 18 Jun /

Neon cancelled sign

Exporters will start losing EU orders within 12 weeks unless government provides..

Exports / 18 Jun /

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BMPA on Twitter

BMPA @BMPA_INFO·

This @BBCSimonJack article exposes the major cracks that are quickly forming in the UK's outdated customs system.
Nick Allen and a BMPA member along with European importers explain how our trade in meat is about to get a whole lot worse.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55680315 @DefraGovUK

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Simon Jack@BBCSimonJack·

Well worth reading this thread. Also check out report tonight on 6 and 10 in BBC1 https://twitter.com/anandmenon1/status/1349752226412191744

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BMPA @BMPA_INFO·

Food industry lays out plainly the shortcomings of the new border system between GB and EU/Northern Ireland where something that previously took 3 hrs now takes 5 days in a system not fit for purpose.
https://bit.ly/3oKcPyL
@DefraGovUK

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