The BMPA was delighted to welcome Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP to their AGM on Tuesday 8th October. The Minister addressed the audience on a wide range of issues relating to the red meat supply chain.
He talked about the government’s concerns and commitments on food security, the trading relationship with the EU, future planned trade deal negotiations, the challenges on labour issues for the industry, the apprenticeship scheme, border controls and the importance of maintaining bio security on animal diseases. Most importantly his message to the membership was that government’s desire is to work closely with industry to find solutions to the many challenges ahead.
Tom Kirwan the President of the BMPA welcomed the Minister and highlighted the role that member companies play in both keeping the home market supplied with British meat and the contribution the sector makes to the economy through its exporting activities. The President expressed members’ concerns about the declining supply of British Livestock and spoke about the need for everyone to work together to reverse current trends in livestock numbers to maintain Britain’s food security.
We are the UKs largest trade body for the meat industry and provide expert advice on trade issues, bespoke technical advice and access to government policy makers
We are proud to count businesses of all sizes and specialties as members. They range from small, family run abattoirs serving local customers to the largest meat processing companies responsible for supplying some of our best-loved brands to shops and supermarkets.
We are further strengthened by our associate Members who work in industries that support and supply our meat processing companies.
We are the voice of the British meat industry.
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