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Paul Morican appointed Ulma Packaging managing director
Ulma Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as its managing director after joining the business in early 2026.
QMS calls for industry to “act as one” to unlock opportunity
More than 250 farmers, processors, auctioneers, retailers and other industry leaders gathered at Murrayfield Stadium for Quality Meat Scotland’s ‘Future Thinking on Red Meat’ conference.
WCB presents £60,000 to Scottish children’s charity
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
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 in June.
Pilgrim’s Europe launches Butchery Academy
Red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has announced the first cohort of trainees to attend a new butchery academy at its Westerleigh site.
AIMS welcomes AHDB report on pig stunning
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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Industry pressured to eliminate nitrites in supermarket bacon
Pressure group Coalition Against Nitrites has addressed a letter to the British Meat Processors Association and the British Retail Consortium, urging industry to phase out nitrites in processed meats.
Ashford Port responds to announcement of future border check removal
Ashford Port Health Authority has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement that detailed the intended removal of checks at the border.
Shoppers prioritise appearance of meat over cost, AHDB finds
According to a study from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, there is a “clear gap” between what shoppers say they do and how they actually behave in-store when purchasing meat.
Industry pressured to eliminate nitrites in supermarket bacon
Ashford Port responds to announcement of future border check removal
Shoppers prioritise appearance of meat over cost, AHDB finds
BMPA calls for clear labelling as EU bans 31 “meaty” labels
The European Commission has welcomed an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council that will see “meaty” labels for plant-based products banned, with the exception of labels such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’.
Rolinson Group announces distribution agreement with PROMAR Food Ingredients
Rolinson Group has confirmed that it has signed an official distribution agreement with PROMAR Food Ingredients for the United Kingdom.
Defra says SPS deal will “remove costs” for producers
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has set out how Government believes UK exporters and importers will be affected by the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Former MP appointed NPA chair
The National Pig Association has appointed former MP Jo Churchill as its chair.
Industry figures speak at 2026 QMS conference
Quality Meat Scotland announced that Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon spoke at the body’s 2026 conference, as well as other key industry figures.
Increasing illegal imports a “disaster waiting to happen”, says EFRA
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has highlighted that a “significant number” of meat imports have passed through Dover Port without being checked at the Border Control Post for dangerous diseases.
FQAS board confirms fee increase
The Farm Quality Assurance Scheme Industry Board has confirmed that fees for participation in the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme will be revised from Wednesday 1st April 2026.
Avara achieved £1.3bn turnover in 2025
Poultry processor Avara Foods has filed its accounts for the financial year ended 31st May 2025, reporting turnover of £1.3 billion.
AIMS says Middle East conflict “could impact the price of meat”
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has published its February meat and poultry inflation tracker, highlighting the effect of “instability” in the Middle East.
Only 26% of own-brand products in Scotland are Scottish, finds ShelfWatch
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has released its ‘Year In Review: ShelfWatch 2025-26’ results, finding that 54% of beef on sale in Scottish retailers was Scotch Beef.
Tariff-free UK beef now on US shelves
The first tariff-free shipment of British beef has arrived in the US, as Government unveils the UK’s first agri-food trade mission to Washington DC.
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