Be inspired by industry leaders at The UK Food & Drink Shows Butchers and meat specialists visiting next month’s The UK Food & Drink Shows will have the opportunity to by inspired and informed by a host of industry leaders and innovators. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April, […]
Celebrate National Butchers’ Week 2026 and Back Your Local Butcher National Craft Butchers is calling on meat lovers across the UK to get behind National Butchers’ Week, running from 2nd to 8th March 2026. The week highlights the skill, care and community role of independent butchers, and encourages people to visit their local butcher, learn […]
UK’s Standout Specialist Retailers Named as Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 Finalists From village stores breathing life back into rural communities to pioneering farm shops redefining local food retail, the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 have today unveiled their finalists – shining a spotlight on the most inspiring independent food retailers […]
What’s new at The 2026 UK Food & Drink Shows Food innovation and the continued growth of the food-to-go market are among the topics in the spotlight at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows – with plenty on offer for butchers, farm shops and meat specialists. Bringing together businesses from across the industry at […]
Great British pork for a great British summer – AHDB’s ‘British pork. But not as you know it’ back bigger than ever The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) ‘British pork. But not as you know it’ campaign is set to return three times in 2026 with high-impact bursts across the year – including its […]
Plumpton College Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards 2026 Fresh from winning Meat Management Magazine’s Training Provider of the Year 2025, Plumpton College kicks off its centenary year with the Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in the meat industry. This year’s theme, “Innovation in Product Development,” brings together leading […]
Food & Drink Expo 2026 – The food and drink event no business can afford to miss Businesses from across the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail and manufacturing sectors are coming together at The UK Food & Drink Shows for three days of innovation, inspiration and networking. This year’s event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham […]
2026 consumer health predictions: GLP-1 popularity and protein rich diets Consumers want healthier lifestyles, but cost, confusion, and convenience remain major barriers. According to the latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health, and 77% say fitness is also important. But with two-thirds of adults in England overweight and 26.5% […]
National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) industry update (November 2025): Labelling defrosted meat Concerns have been raised about defrosted poultry products being refrozen, then incorrectly labelled. This not only constitutes food fraud but also affects product shelf life and raises food safety concerns. Keeping consumers informed and protected is at the heart of food labelling regulations. […]
AHDB predicts convenience cooking and group gatherings will shape 2025 Christmas food trends Christmas 2025 promises a feast of flavour and innovation, as timeless traditions blend with modern convenience, according to AHDB’s festive food predictions. Christmas gatherings are expected to be bigger and better than ever, as 80% of consumers plan on their celebrations being […]
