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The International Meat Trade Association is one of the oldest meat industry associations in the UK, being now well into its second century! Indeed its origins go back to 1895 when this country was beginning to forge new meat trading links with Australia, New Zealand and South America. This was to satisfy the demand for meat for the growing UK population. The UK’s links with these meat supplying countries provided a food lifeline during two World Wars, and IMTA members during these periods worked closely with Government on the distribution of meat supplies.
In more recent years IMTA has widened its remit in many ways. Whereas its original coverage was mainly beef and lamb, the Association now covers in some depth beef, lamb, pork and poultrymeat. Moreover, its members are not just importers, they are also exporters, international traders and wholesale distributors of meat and meat products. Because of our strong international connections we are also now attracting members based in non-UK countries.
The Association represents the membership’s interests at meetings with the UK authorities, EU Commission and other international bodies. In particular IMTA is an active member of UECBV (European Livestock and Meat Trading Union). Members are supplied with reports of all relevant meetings and are kept fully informed of trade developments affecting their businesses.
The Association has for most of its existence, provided its members with trading terms. These terms have recently been revised and the new Conditions of Sale and Arbitration Rules are effective from 20th June 2010. Copies of the Conditions and Arbitration Rules are also available in book form and may be purchased from the Secretariat (£6 for members; £10 for non-members).
IMTA is a company Limited by Guarantee and Registered in England Number 105383 |
