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Pilgrim’s Europe acquires Hermitage AI

2026-02-27T10:15:00+00:00

UK red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has acquired Hermitage AI, including its Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire operations.

Meat industry training and achievement celebrated at Butchers’ Hall

2026-02-27T09:39:00+00:00

The achievements of apprentices, employers and training providers have been celebrated at The Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers’ Annual Prizegiving in London.

NFU elects officeholder team at 2026 conference

2026-02-26T10:16:00+00:00

A new officeholder team for the next two years has been elected by the National Farmers’ Union.

APHA introduces AI system for import checks

2026-02-26T09:00:00+00:00

An artificial intelligence system has been introduced at Ashford Port Health Authority as the facility becomes the first to fully automate the initial stage of import document checks.

LMC cookery demonstrations return for 2026

2026-02-25T10:39:00+00:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced the return of its fully funded primary school cookery demonstrations.

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Spotlight

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.
Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.