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QMS Political engagement visit - Lothian

QMS brings politicians to Scottish red meat facilities

2026-03-23T12:50:00+00:00

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.

Abattoir worker

FSA launches consultation on small abattoir proposals

2026-03-20T10:43:00+00:00

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.

Carmello Gale and smokies

Man pleads guilty to conspiring to sell smokies

2026-03-20T08:45:00+00:00

A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to place unsafe food on the market following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.

Outside Butchers' Hall before procession for Boar's Head ceremony 2026

Boar’s Head Ceremony turns heads in London

2026-03-19T12:59:00+00:00

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.

The King meets Greencore colleague Patrick.

The King welcomed to Greencore Warrington facility

2026-03-19T09:41:00+00:00

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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Ashford Port highlights importance of vigilant checks at the border

2026-03-18T14:36:00+00:00

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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Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group w Cab Sec Mairi Gougeon

QMS calls for industry to “act as one” to unlock opportunity

2026-03-16T11:39:00+00:00

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.

Plumpton College Showcase 2026

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 2026 funding pledge team for Aberlour - Copy

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.

Luke Kempner, FMT 2026 host

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 in June.

Butchery Academy first cohort Westerleigh January 2026

Pilgrim’s Europe launches Butchery Academy

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

Red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has announced the first cohort of trainees to attend a new butchery academy at its Westerleigh site.

Pigs

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.

Bacon

Industry pressured to eliminate nitrites in supermarket bacon

2026-03-12T11:56:00+00:00

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.

Anthony Baldock, Ashford Port Health Authority

Ashford Port responds to announcement of future border check removal

2026-03-11T12:08:00+00:00

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.

Beef meatballs

Shoppers prioritise appearance of meat over cost, AHDB finds

2026-03-11T08:45:00+00:00

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.

Plant-based burger

BMPA calls for clear labelling as EU bans 31 “meaty” labels

2026-03-10T14:48:00+00:00

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’.

Graeme Rolinson and Damien Ceisla sign agreement

Rolinson Group announces distribution agreement with PROMAR Food Ingredients

2026-03-10T09:36:00+00:00

Rolinson Group has confirmed that it has signed an official distribution agreement with PROMAR Food Ingredients for the United Kingdom. 

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