Discipline, Mentorship & the Athletes of the Meat Industry - Gordon Newlands

In this episode of Knives Down, Alana Empson sits down with Gordon Newlands to explore a career built on discipline, standards, and lifelong learning.From representing Scotland as a champion sprinter to shaping the future of the meat industry through his role at Quality Meat Scotland, Gordon shares the lessons that have guided him across more than 40 years in the trade.This conversation covers:Discipline and time managementMentorship and leadershipThe importance of learning from othersBuilding a long-term career in butcheryThe global impact of the World Butchers ChallengeAnd why today’s competitors are truly:“Athletes of the meat industry.”