Reshaping the beef and lamb supply chain: Opportunities for processors large and small A new Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) study has revealed how the changing structure of England’s beef and lamb processing sector – including abattoirs, cold storage facilities, cutting and other processing sites – is reshaping supply chains, with major implications for […]
English red meat sector contributed £5.5bn to UK economy in 2023 The English red meat sector delivered around £5.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2023, underlining its critical role in supporting jobs, communities, and a wide range of public goods, according to new analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture […]
Expert in his field: Jonathon Fox Davies join HCC’s Welsh Lamb campaign PGI Welsh Lamb will be hitting the big screen again this summer as Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) run their annual multi-media campaign promoting Welsh Lamb to households across England and Wales. In the third installment of the ‘Experts in […]
Industry collaborates to see Love Lamb Week take centre stage from 1-7 September in its 10th year This year’s Love Lamb Week, from 1-7 September, will see a raft of industry activity to celebrate lamb, its versatility and nutrition, and the farmers and landscapes involved in its production. A decade on from the launch of […]
Shining a light on specialist retailer – entries open for the 2026 retailer awards The highly anticipated Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 are now officially open for entries. Celebrating the very best in the UK’s independent specialist retail sector, these awards are a unique opportunity for retailers and online businesses to gain national […]
New Meat Minds members announced Eight successful candidates have been selected as members of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) exclusive Meat Minds programme for 2025-2026. Meeting for the first time at the Royal Welsh Show, the group is the second intake for the programme which aims to connect young individuals working across […]
Fire Up Your Business: Join National Craft Butchers this August Why join NCB? 5 reasons to become a member this August August is here – and with it comes the perfect opportunity to fire up your butchery business with National Craft Butchers (NCB). As the go-to trade association for independent butchers, farm shops and meat […]
Deadline extension for UK Sausage Week competition The final date to nominate products for this year’s UK Sausage Week (UKSW) competition has been extended by one week to Friday 8th August. Organisers have confirmed that once again there has been an excellent response to the annual competition and the deadline has been extended to deal […]
New modelling on rising prices for beef forecast to impact consumer demand Rising beef prices have out-striped general inflation, driven by a constrained supply. New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) explores the potential impact of further beef price increases on consumer shopping behaviours both in-store and […]
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025 – voting now open The shortlist for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has been revealed with voting now live at the official website. Following up the recent nomination process, the voting period offers the opportunity to vote for the 2025 candidates Voting for those on the 2025 […]
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