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Red Sky Group acquires Delenco Foods
Red Sky Group has acquired UK sausage manufacturer Delenco Foods, marking the second major investment for the business following its creation in April 2025.
NFU calls on Prime Minister to rethink inheritance tax
More than 100 businesses, retailers and trade bodies across the food and farming supply chain, including the National Farmers’ Union, have written to the Prime Minister in an open letter urging him to rethink planned changes to inheritance tax.
Winners of the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards announced
Craft Skills Scotland has hosted the 2025 Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards, which recognises outstanding talent in the industry.
Tesco announces investment into farm data baselining programme
UK food retailer Tesco has launched an extension to its environmental baselining programme and called on Government for a national farm data framework to support food security.
AHDB observes 36.6% rise in pork mince volume
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has analysed red meat retail data from Worldpanel by Numerator, finding that primary pig meat saw a 5.1% volume increase over the 12 weeks to 2nd November.
EFRA Committee urges Government to implement biosecurity recommendations
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has warned that a delay in the implementation of its recommendations to Government on biosecurity will allow “alarming amounts” of illegal imports to cross the border.
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QMS finds roles in meat sector “align closely” with jobseeker needs
Quality Meat Scotland has unveiled the results of research into perceptions of working in the red meat sector, revealing “significant opportunities” to attract new entrants into a range of roles.
UK meat sector hosts milestone event at COP30 in Brazil
A joint panel led by the British Meat Processors Association and Harper Adams University took place at the COP30 summit in Brazil to discuss the role of ruminant livestock in nutrition and the environment.
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.
QMS finds roles in meat sector “align closely” with jobseeker needs
UK meat sector hosts milestone event at COP30 in Brazil
Hilton Foods reports “more cautious” trading outlook for 2026
Wales introduces compulsory bird housing measures
The Welsh Government has announced that poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds 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.
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.
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.
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