February’s Employee of the Month awards recognise colleagues who delivered under pressure, strengthened systems and stepped confidently into new challenges across the Vorenta Group.

MLC joined industry leaders at the Dovecote Park Producer Carcase Competition, reinforcing transparency and excellence in carcase classification.

January set the tone for 2026, with colleagues across Official Controls, Head Office and MLC demonstrating leadership and resilience. This month’s winners reflect the standards shaping the year ahead.

At the AHDB Right Start, Right Carcase, Right Market event in Carlisle, MLC showcased its hands-on role in carcase classification and dressing specifications, supporting fairness, confidence and transparency across the red meat supply chain.

After four decades of dedicated service to the meat and livestock industry, Steve Hamilton retires from his role as Head of Operations at MLC. His career reflects resilience, leadership and an unwavering commitment to people and professionalism.

A festive message from the Vorenta Group reflecting on an exceptional 2025 across HallMark and MLC, celebrating people, progress, and looking ahead to 2026.

As the year draws to a close, three colleagues continued to set the pace with exceptional work in November. Their contributions remind us why our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Meet our October 2025 Employees of the Month: David, Eve and Raul, recognised for outstanding commitment, vigilance and customer service across the Vorenta Group.

MLC joined AHDB at Hailsham Market for the final “Right Start, Right Carcase, Right Market” event, helping producers refine stock selection and classification skills for improved market returns.

Felliscliffe Young Farmers joined MLC’s Sam Taylor for a hands-on session on carcase classification, exploring grading, fairness, and upcoming 2026 changes.

Celebrating our September 2025 Employees of the Month — Robert Rice, Paria Moradian, and Irma Iglesias — for their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to our core values.

MLC proudly sponsors Carno FC player Ben Richards for the 2025–26 season, celebrating teamwork, integrity, and local success.

MLC announces Steve Peaty as its new Head of Operations from 1 November 2025, following Steve Hamilton’s retirement after years of dedicated leadership.

From 2026, new rules will make sheep carcase classification and price reporting mandatory in England — with MLC ready to support farmers and abattoirs through expert grading and training.

MLC joined AHDB’s Right Start, Right Carcase, Right Market event at Myerscough College, where Steve Hamilton gave a live demo on cattle classification, helping farmers boost returns and meet market demands.

MLC is proud to support Bargoed Youth RFC player Jayden Nicholas, son of our colleague Rhys Nicholas, for the 2025–26 season — backing the next generation and celebrating community values.

Vorenta Ltd and subsidiaries, including MLC, have successfully renewed their Cyber Essentials Plus certification for 2025–2026, with expert support from Lister Unified Communications.

Vorenta, parent company of HallMark VCS and MLC, appoints a Group HR Director, bringing strategic HR leadership to support growth and strengthen the company’s people-first culture.

MLC attended the Royal Highland Show on 19th June, engaging with key stakeholders across the red meat industry. Discussions reinforced the importance of fair, independent carcase classification. We look forward to continuing these conversations.

MLC Head of Operations Steve Hamilton joined Kepak Bodmin’s event with the NFU and local producers to explain objective carcase classification and VIA technology.