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July 30, 2026

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July 23, 2026

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July 17, 2026

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July 7, 2026

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July 3, 2026

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June 16, 2026

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Aug 4

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Could your Black Pudding be crowned one of the very best in the UK?

Enter the Traditional Black Pudding category in our Product Awards for your chance to progress to the Black Pudding UK Champion of Champions 2027.

This is your opportunity to put your product on the national stage and gain recognition for the quality and craftsmanship behind your Black Pudding.

📌 Traditional Black Pudding entries should be ready to eat and consist of either one whole pudding, at least 4 slices or 8 small slices.

💻 Enter here https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to Full and Basic Members

⏰ Entries close on Monday 17 August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Aug 3

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

📆 Only 2 weeks to get your entries in!!

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Hello August! 🌞 It's time to soak up the summer sun and take advantage of everything that this glorious month has to offer. From beaches and barbecues to outdoor activities, don't miss out on a single moment. 🤩

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Jul 30

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Thank you to @williams_refrigeration for continuing as an Industry Supporter. Their backing helps us deliver support, advice and representation for butchers across England and Wales.

We appreciate your commitment to the trade.

Together we are stronger 💪

👉 View our suppliers and Industry Supporters
www.nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/suppliers/

🎁 To become an Industry Supporter, call 01892 541412 or visit www.nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk

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Jul 29

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

⏰ Early Bird discount ends today!

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
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📢 Early Bird discount ends TODAY!

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Jul 28

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

Best 30 Minute Meal must be kitchen ready, ready to cook or pre-cooked to reheat, and should be a convenient solution for the consumer and be ready to eat in under 30 minutes. Entries must consist of either 2 individually packed portions or one large pack which caters for 2 adult sized portions, with re-heating or cooking instructions.

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
📢 Early Bird discount ends 29th July!

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Jul 27

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Women in Meat Awards Nominees Shortlist announced!

The shortlist for the 2026 Women in Meat Industry Awards has been announced. We are delighted to share that Eleanor has been shortlisted for the Meat Businesswoman Award – Trade Body. It's also fantastic to see a number of our members recognised across the award categories.

Congratulations to everyone on their well-deserved nominations, and the very best of luck to all the finalists. Voting is now open, so please show your support by making your vote.

Vote here: https://womeninmeatawards.com/vote/

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Jul 27

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🏆 Reasons to enter the NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

✅ Product development
✅ Recognition
✅ Chance to Win
✅ Promotion to customers and communities
✅ Fly the flag for Craft Butchery

💻 Enter online: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
⏰ Early Bird discount on all entries made by 29th July!

📆 Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Jul 25

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Jul 24

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

Traditional Black Pudding entries to be ready to eat and consist of either a whole pudding or at least 4 slices or 8 small slices.

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
📢 Early Bird discount ends 29th July!

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

🤝 Sponsored by:
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Jul 23

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Jul 23

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🏆 Reasons to enter the NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Craft Butchery

NCB Product Awards are a great platform for craft butchers to fly the flag for the industry as a whole! Let’s showcase your creativity, passion and craft!

💻 Enter online: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
⏰ Early Bird discount on all entries made by 29th July!

📆 Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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@innovative_food_ingredients
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@verstegen_uk
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Jul 22

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@hccmpw has expanded its scholarship programme, increasing funding and widening its focus to support even more people across the industry.

The enhanced programme aims to help develop skills, encourage career progression and invest in the future of the sector.

🔗Read more: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/hcc-expands-scholarship-programme-with-increased-funding-and-wider-focus/

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Jul 22

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

Innovative bacon entries must consist of 2 packs, be vac packed and contain at least 6 rashers or 2 chops in each pack.

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
📢 Early Bird discount ends 29th July!

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Jul 21

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Have you entered our Product awards for 2026?

Traditional bacon entries must consist of 2 packs, be vac packed and contain at least 6 rashers or 2 chops in each pack.

💻 Get your entries in here: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
📢 Early Bird discount ends 29th July!

⏰Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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Jul 21

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We're delighted to welcome R & H Murray Ltd Butchers & Farm into the herd!

👉 Find your local craft butcher: https://ow.ly/PxrB50Zh4ew

🎁To join, call 01892 541412 or visit https://ow.ly/muMG50Zh4ev

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🏆 Reasons to enter the NCB Product Awards 2026 🏆

Promotion

Promote your Gold, Silver & Bronze awards to your customers and communities. The panel of expert judges will select the three best products for each of the six categories. To be nominated and have the opportunity of winning a ‘Judges Choice’ title will be a great accolade and a massive achievement.

💻 Enter online: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/events/national-craft-butchers-product-awards-2026/
👋 Open to our Full and Basic members
⏰ Early Bird discount on all entries made by 29th July!

📆 Closing date is Monday 17th August 2026, or sooner if maximum numbers are reached

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