Fire Up Your Business: Join National Craft Butchers this August

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

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

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

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 […]
Shoppers want inspiration, information and British advocacy from their butchers

Shoppers want inspiration, information and British advocacy from their butchers New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) aims to help butchers at both independent retailers and supermarkets re-engage consumers with their counters and increase red meat demand. Independent butcher shops and supermarket butcher counters make up an important albeit small part of […]
NCB Wage Survey 2025 Highlights

NCB Wage Survey 2025 Highlights This year’s NCB Wage Survey received over 50 responses from butchers across England and Wales. Thank you to all who contributed—your input allows us to provide valuable insights into current pay and benefits trends. We’re sharing the highlights with you here, but our Full members can find more details and breakdowns for […]
Craft Butcher LIVE review and Richard Douglas installed as new President at NCB AGM

Craft Butcher LIVE review and Richard Douglas installed as new President at NCB AGM The National Craft Butchers (NCB) Annual General Meeting, held on June 30th at the Nottingham Belfry, started off the day of what was a celebration, education, and inspiration for the craft butchery industry. The event highlight was the installation of Richard […]
NCB Product Awards 2025: Celebrating Craft Butchery Excellence for the Third Year

NCB Product Awards 2025: Celebrating Craft Butchery Excellence for the Third Year The wait is over! The National Craft Butcher Product Awards are back for their third year, ready to celebrate the finest talents in craft butchery. With a spotlight on innovation, tradition, and creativity, these awards continue to honour the dedication and skill of […]
HCC calls for new Meat Minds recruits

HCC calls for new Meat Minds recruits Eye-opening, inspiring, informative! Some of the words used by the outgoing group to describe the Meat Minds programme which is now open for applications from motivated people working in Wales’ red meat supply chain. Launched last year, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has received an […]
Women in Meat Industry Awards 2025 now open for nominations

Women in Meat Industry Awards 2025 now open for nominations The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign is now fully underway and is offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the meat and food industry to nominate candidates. All winners will be revealed at a 5-star ceremony and dinner later this year, which […]