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Hilton Foods reports “more cautious” trading outlook for 2026
Protein producer Hilton Food Group has announced its third quarter trading update for the period from 30th June to 19th October 2025.
Wales introduces compulsory bird housing measures
The Welsh Government has announced that poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday 13th November as measures are introduced to “combat the heightened risk” of avian influenza.
AHDB appoints new chief executive
Helen Herniman has been appointed chief executive officer and accounting officer of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board as of 5th January 2026.
WCB Master Gwyn Howells joins the team at Meat Management
Gwyn Howells, Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, visited the Meat Management offices for a behind-the-scenes tour of the magazine before being interviewed for the upcoming issue.
Cranswick reveals £40m investment to improve farm practices
Following the completion of an independent, veterinarian-led review of producer Cranswick’s pig farming operations, the Cranswick Board has committed to a six-point plan to raise animal welfare standards across the business’s pig farming operations.
Worldpanel predicts record Christmas spend at supermarkets
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share update showed that prices continued to rise fastest in the fresh meat market as retailers anticipate record Christmas spend.
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Moving group tour to the Somme battlefield
The Worshipful Company of Butchers undertook its second battlefield tour in October following a successful inaugural trip to Ypres in 2024.
University of Aberdeen team creates tool to tackle food fraud
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed a tool to identify multiple meat species in a single processed food sample.
Rolinson Group announces partnership with Peschl Hygiene
Rolinson Group, which launched its business in the UK back in April, has announced another new and exclusive agency agreement adding Peschl Hygiene to its growing portfolio.
Moving group tour to the Somme battlefield
University of Aberdeen team creates tool to tackle food fraud
Rolinson Group announces partnership with Peschl Hygiene
Master’s Chain stolen from Butchers’ Hall
In an announcement from the Worshipful Company of Butchers, it was revealed that the Master’s Chain of Office had been stolen from Butchers’ Hall in London.
British butchery spotlighted at Lady Mayor’s Show
As part of the Lady Mayor’s Show, Porky Whites Ltd joined more than 7,000 people in the procession to spotlight British butchery and the City’s historical roots.
UK Supreme Champion Sausage served at Court Lunch
This year’s UK Supreme Sausage Champion winning banger was served to delighted Liverymen and guests at the Worshipful Company of Butchers November Court Lunch at Butchers’ Hall in London.
LMC delivers red meat workshops to teachers
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has delivered its latest Red Meat Skills Workshop, bringing together GCSE and A-Level Food Science teachers from across the region for a day of learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Report finds Defra and APHA “not prepared” for disease outbreak
A report from the Public Accounts Committee has looked at the UK’s resilience to animal diseases such as bird flu, which it says pose a “significant threat” to the UK’s health, communities, wildlife, economy, trade and agriculture.
EU votes to recognise UK BSE status as negligible
EU Member States have voted in favour of recognising the UK as having negligible status for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy.
Housing order to cover England as avian influenza cases rise
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England from Thursday 6th November 2025, following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds.
S. Cronnie Family Butchers named Scottish Traditional Steak Pie Champion
A family-run Wigtownshire butchers has been crowned Scottish Traditional Steak Pie Champion in the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2025.
NFU announces 2026 Seasonal Worker Scheme allocation
National Farmers’ Union has confirmed with Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle that the number of visas allocated for the 2026 Seasonal Worker Scheme had been finalised.
Scobie & Junor celebrates 40 years at Mallusk headquarters
Ingredients and equipment supplier Scobie & Junor Northern Ireland has celebrated 40 years at its Belfast site.
World Meat Congress 2025 hailed a success
The global meat industry gathered in Brazil for the World Meat Congress where delegates discussed issues including sustainable production, trade, animal health and welfare, and consumption.
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