Petition
Stop the sale of mincemeat in vacuum packaging
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
We request that the ground meat be returned to its original packaging. The vacuum-sealed product has been met with disfavor due to concerns regarding its cooking properties and flavor profile.
Vacuum packaging mincemeat is a structural travesty By extracting every pocket of air you aren’t just preserving meat you are crushing the texture into a dense rubbery brick.
Proper mincemeat requires the aeration provided by traditional modified atmosphere packaging to maintain its granular integrity. Your current methods force consumers to massage a congealed mass back to life ruining the mouthfeel Stop prioritizing shelflife over culinary quality Return to breathable standards immediately
Proper mincemeat requires the aeration provided by traditional modified atmosphere packaging to maintain its granular integrity. Your current methods force consumers to massage a congealed mass back to life ruining the mouthfeel Stop prioritizing shelflife over culinary quality Return to breathable standards immediately
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
It is up to individual companies to decide how they package products as long as they meet the relevant rules.
Timeline
| 8 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.