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NewsQMS brings politicians to Scottish red meat facilities
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.
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NewsFSA launches consultation on small abattoir proposals
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.
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NewsMan pleads guilty to conspiring to sell smokies
A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to place unsafe food on the market following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.
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NewsBoar’s Head Ceremony turns heads in London
Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers were led by the Master Gwyn Howells in the Boar’s Head Ceremony procession from Butchers’ Hall to Mansion House on Wednesday 18th March.
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NewsThe King welcomed to Greencore Warrington facility
The King was invited to convenience manufacturer Greencore’s Warrington site to observe how the food industry is tackling food waste.
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NewsAshford Port highlights importance of vigilant checks at the border
Ashford Port Health Authority has highlighted the continued importance of strong border controls following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement that it intends to remove routine EU border checks by June 2027.
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NewsRed Tractor appoints Paul McLaughlin as CEO
Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of UK farming and food assurance scheme Red Tractor.
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NewsReport on global beef industry “misrepresents” sector
The Changing Markets Foundation has published a report claiming that the global meat and dairy industries are “actively derailing climate progress”.
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NewsPaul Morican appointed Ulma Packaging managing director
Ulma Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as its managing director after joining the business in early 2026.
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NewsQMS 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.
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NewsPlumpton College Showcase celebrates craftsmanship and innovation
The Butchery industry gathered at Plumpton College for its annual showcase and awards ceremony, which placed a special focus on development and innovation.
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NewsWCB 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.
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NewsFood 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.
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NewsPilgrim’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.
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NewsAIMS 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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NewsIndustry 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.
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NewsAshford 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.
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NewsShoppers 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.
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NewsBMPA 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’.
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NewsRolinson 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.
