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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.

Man pleads guilty to conspiring to sell smokies

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

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

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 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.

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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Opinion

Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.
What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.
Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.