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Plumpton College Showcase celebrates craftsmanship and innovation

2026-03-13T15:18:00+00:00

The Butchery industry gathered at Plumpton College for its annual showcase and awards ceremony, which placed a special focus on development and innovation.

WCB presents £60,000 to Scottish children’s charity

2026-03-13T12:09:00+00:00

The Worshipful Company of Butchers has confirmed that Aberlour Children’s Charity will receive funding support totalling £60,000 over the next three years.

Food Awards to be hosted by comedian Luke Kempner

2026-03-13T11:21:00+00:00

Comedian, actor and impressionist Luke Kempner has been revealed as the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards host and will take to the stage to entertain guests at the business luncheon and awards ceremony.

Pilgrim’s Europe launches Butchery Academy

2026-03-13T08:40:00+00:00

A Butchery Academy has been launched by red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe, as the company announces the first cohort of trainees at its Westerleigh site.

AIMS welcomes AHDB report on pig stunning

2026-03-12T14:01:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has commissioned a report on CO2 pig slaughter, as the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers welcomed a proposed large-scale trial of the system.

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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.