Celebrating Christmas 2025 at the Vorenta Group

Celebrating Christmas 2025

A Festive Message from the Vorenta Group

As we move through the festive season towards the end of what has been an exceptional and demanding year across the Vorenta Group, we would like to take a moment to reflect.

With national coverage across England, Wales and beyond, our Christmas celebrations this year took many forms. From festive lunches and dinners to informal team gatherings, each team chose what worked best for them locally. These moments offered a welcome opportunity to pause, reflect on shared achievements, strengthen connections, and enjoy some well-earned time together in a relaxed and positive setting.

Photo gallery from our Christmas events across HallMark and MLC

Every contribution, in every role and location, has played a vital part in making 2025 a year of growth, resilience and achievement.

Reflecting on an extraordinary 2025

2025 has been a year defined by progress, collaboration and commitment across HallMark, MLC and the wider Vorenta Group. Despite operational pressures and sector-wide challenges, our teams have continued to deliver to the highest standards.

Highlights from the year include:

• HallMark successfully reaccredited as Investors in People, recognising our continued commitment to our people and workplace culture

• Delivery of Official Controls and meat inspection services, strengthening our operational footprint

• A busy and demanding year supporting GB biosecurity at Dover and other ports

• Active involvement in managing national challenges, including Avian Influenza outbreaks and disease surveillance activity

• Two Official Veterinarians formally recognised by FSA and APHA for excellence in disease detection

• Completion of several sampling design and collection projects supporting key UK food safety and AMR research

• Continued delivery of industry-leading meat classification services through MLC

• MLC’s support of AHDB “Right Start, Right Carcase, Right Market” events, and engagement with young farmers learning about carcase classification

• Preparation work ahead of new sheep carcase classification rules

• Attendance and participation in FSA Veterinary Days, VPHA and AGV conferences, and joint visits with FSA colleagues

• Delivery of accredited HACCP and NOV training, alongside internal management development programmes

• Engagement with universities and veterinary careers fairs, supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals

• Welcoming new colleagues across the business, including our new HR Director and MLC Head of Operations

• Launch of Employee of the Month recognition across teams

• Successful Cyber Essentials Plus reaccreditation

• HallMark named 2025 Great Veterinary Workplace Award winner

• Continued expansion of teams supporting exports, imports and meat classification operations

• Summer BBQs, picnics and team events reinforcing our people-first culture

Thank you, and looking ahead

We are immensely proud of the professionalism, resilience and dedication shown by our colleagues across HallMark and MLC throughout 2025. The work delivered this year has made a genuine difference to animal health, food safety, industry standards and public confidence.

To our employees, clients, partners and stakeholders, thank you for your continued trust, collaboration and support. It is a privilege to work alongside such a committed and capable community.

As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with optimism, ambition and a continued focus on quality, integrity and people.

From everyone at the Vorenta Group, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful festive season and a very Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2026