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HallMark attends Royal Veterinary College symposium on strengthening disease surveillance
HallMark joined leading veterinary and regulatory experts at the Royal Veterinary College to explore the future of disease surveillance in abattoirs.
Recognising Our People – Monthly & Quarterly Awards
June's Monthly & Quarterly Awards celebrate colleagues who lead under pressure, step up when others need support and make a lasting difference to the people around them.
Summer Gathering Brings HallMark's Imports Team Together
HallMark's imports team gathered in Ashford for a summer social, bringing colleagues together from across Great Britain.
Developing Leadership Across HallMark
HallMark continues to invest in its people through leadership development, helping today's managers become tomorrow's leaders.
HallMark Supports the VPHA & AGV Conference 2026: Dealing with Actual and Potential Risks
HallMark is proud to support the VPHA & AGV Conference 2026, exploring the risks, challenges and opportunities shaping Veterinary Public Health and One Health.
Employee of the Month: The People You Want on Your Team
May's Employee of the Month winners are recognised for the professionalism, reliability and teamwork they demonstrated when their colleagues and teams needed them most.
HallMark Attends U.S. Embassy Event Celebrating 250 Years of American Food, Drink and Agriculture
HallMark attended the U.S. Embassy's celebration of 250 years of American agriculture, connecting with key stakeholders from across government, industry and international trade.
HallMark Joins the VPHA Romania Study Tour 2026
HallMark joined the VPHA Romania Study Tour 2026 for a week of veterinary public health exchange, industry visits, animal welfare discussions, and international networking across Romania.
April 2026: Making Things Better
April’s Employee of the Month winners are recognised for their initiative, teamwork and commitment to improving the experience of colleagues and teams across the Group.
Employee of the Year 2025–26: The Best of the Best
Orҫun Durak has been named the Vorenta Group’s inaugural Employee of the Year for 2025–26, recognised for his outstanding impact, professionalism and contribution across the Group.
New EU Pet Travel Rules for GB Residents from April 2026
New EU rules mean EU pet passports are no longer valid for most GB residents — AHCs are now the required route for travel.
Recognising Impact Across the Group – This Month and Beyond
This month’s recognition brings together Employee of the Month and Teammate of the Quarter, highlighting individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact across the Vorenta Group.
Easter, the Vorenta Way
A steady pace, a short pause — Easter at Vorenta is about taking a moment, even when the work continues.
A Catch-Up for the Exports Team
A chance to step back, catch up and spend time together, as colleagues from across regions met in person and wished Alejandra all the best ahead of her maternity leave.
HallMark at the 31st AVESA Congress – Calvià 2026
HallMark attended the 31st AVESA Congress in Calvià, joining veterinary public health professionals to discuss food safety, zoonotic surveillance and collaboration.
Short Month. High Expectations.
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.
FSA and HallMark Conduct Joint Visit to Pilgrim’s Westerleigh Site
HallMark and the FSA conducted a joint visit to Pilgrim’s Westerleigh site, observing official controls on the ground and reinforcing collaboration across regulators, delivery partners and industry.
HallMark at RVC Careers Fair 2026
At the RVC Careers Fair, HallMark spoke about Public Health and Official Veterinary careers. Seventeen students signed up to our pipeline.
Setting the Pace for 2026: Employee of the Month – January
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.
Inspiring the Next Generation at Harper & Keele Veterinary School
HallMark met veterinary students at Harper & Keele to discuss public health careers, Official Veterinary roles and future opportunities.