British Butchers Survey is back for 2025!

British Butchers Survey is back for 2025! In 2021 National Craft Butchers launched the British Butchers Survey, the first ever industry survey for the UK’s independent Butchers. It was sent out to independent butchers throughout the UK receiving responses from England, Wales, and Scotland, providing such valuable insights we repeated it in 2023. The survey […]

Institute of Meat CEO Keith Fisher to step down after 15-year reign

Institute of Meat CEO Keith Fisher to step down after 15-year reign Keith Fisher (F.Inst.M), one of the most well-known faces in the British meat industry, is to retire from his post as Institute of Meat Chief Executive at the end of March. Fisher took up the post of Institute of Meat CEO in 2010 […]

National Craft Butchers Lead the Charge in Celebrating National Butchers’ Week

National Craft Butchers Lead the Charge in Celebrating National Butchers’ Week National Craft Butchers (NCB) proudly continued their support and promotion of National Butchers’ Week this year. Taking place in the first full week in March, this annual celebration brings together butchers from across the UK to honour their craft and educate the public about […]

The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025 winners are announced!

The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025 winners are announced! William Reed are excited to announce the winners of the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025, as selected by an esteemed panel of industry expert judges who have rigorously evaluated hundreds of entries. In mid-February, a panel of industry experts, including wholesalers, retailers, […]

Welcome new Corporate Member: Weald Packaging Supplies

Welcome new Corporate Member: Weald Packaging Supplies At Weald Packaging Supplies, we understand the unique needs of meat processing businesses. Since 1983, we have been a trusted supplier of high-quality food and packaging products tailored to meet the specific demands of the food industry. With decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for providing […]

Welcome new Corporate Member: Multivac

Welcome new Corporate Member: Multivac Packaging and processing expertise, innovative cutting-edge technology and strong brands under one roof: MULTIVAC UK is one of the largest, most successful daughter company’s of The MULTIVAC Group. Founded in 1961 in the Allgäu region of Germany, the MULTIVAC Group today is a global solutions supplier, which supports small and […]

Meat and dairy reign supreme in January as plant-based alternatives see decline

Meat and dairy reign supreme in January as plant-based alternatives see decline Meat and dairy products were a hit with consumers this January, while their meat-free counterparts and dairy-free products experienced less demand compared to 2024, according to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. While the meat, fish, and poultry (MFP) category saw […]

Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers celebrate ‘future proofed’ apprenticeship at their Annual Prizegiving

Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers celebrate ‘future proofed’ apprenticeship at their Annual Prizegiving In addition to applauding the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations, the Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers had further reason to celebrate today. The Butcher Standard Apprenticeship, launched here in Butchers Hall a decade ago, has […]

RamCompare hits major milestone with call out for new ram nominations

RamCompare hits major milestone with call out for new ram nominations The RamCompare project is celebrating its tenth year and is seeking new rams to join the 2025 breeding season. The national progeny test, joint-funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), once again needs rams or semen from […]