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Nuffield study invites feedback for survey on small abattoir decline

2026-03-24T10:24:00+00:00

A new national survey has been launched as part of a 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarship research project examining the ecological and ethical impacts of small abattoir decline across the UK.

Pilgrim’s Europe invests £350,000 in pork business unit

2026-03-24T08:45:00+00:00

Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled its Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough site, which it said was designed to “strengthen product development and accelerate innovation” across its pork business unit.

QMS brings politicians to Scottish red meat facilities

2026-03-23T12:50:00+00:00

Quality Meat Scotland has completed a nationwide programme of political engagement in the lead up to the Scottish parliamentary elections in collaboration with the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group.

FSA launches consultation on small abattoir proposals

2026-03-20T10:43:00+00:00

The Food Standards Agency has launched a 12-week public consultation on proposals, which it said would provide a 90% discount on regulatory charges for all the smallest abattoirs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Man pleads guilty to conspiring to sell smokies

2026-03-20T08:45:00+00:00

A man has pleaded guilty at to conspiring to place unsafe food on the market following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.

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Opinion

Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.
What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.
Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.