Australia claims title of World’s Best Steak at 2024 World Steak Challenge

Australia claims title of World’s Best Steak at 2024 World Steak Challenge Australia has once again claimed the title of the producer of the World’s Best Steak following the results of the 2024 World Steak Challenge. Australian producer Jack’s Creek took home the accolade for its grain-fed pure bred wagyu sirloin, which was also named […]

Entries for the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025 are now open!

Entries for the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025 are now open! Returning for its fourth year, the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards, in association with The Grocer, aims to highlight and celebrate the finest products within the specialist food and drink sector. These awards are judged by an expert panel consisting of […]

Budget highlights importance of farm succession and investment decisions, say AHDB analysts

Budget highlights importance of farm succession and investment decisions, say AHDB analysts The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its response to the Autumn Budget, highlighting how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could affect the industry. A significant number of family farms may be impacted by the Chancellor’s […]

2024 Autumn Budget

2024 Autumn Budget – What does it mean for Butchers? Yesterdays budget whilst not a surprise for any of us was disappointing and the changes due next year will have impacts on all our members. There were some small positives with the NI Employment allowance increasing and corporation tax held. However, there were some damaging […]

UK Sausage Week kicks off with a sizzling celebration

UK Sausage Week kicks off with a sizzling celebration The winners of the 2024 UK Sausage Week competition were exclusively revealed at a sell-out celebration lunch, which took place at Butchers’ Hall in Smithfield, London on Monday 28th October. The awards presentations followed a convivial drinks reception and a sausage themed lunch, with the sausages […]

Save the date for the British Butchery Awards 2025

On 30th June 2025, the first national butchery awards developed by the butchery industry for the butchery industry is set to take place, and it will be an event not to be missed. The British Butchery Awards, organised by leading trade organisation National Craft Butchers, seek to recognise and celebrate outstanding butchery businesses, individuals and […]

UK-wide Make it Lamb campaign reaches millions

UK-wide Make it Lamb campaign reaches millions The first week of September saw the annual ‘Love Lamb Week’ initiative celebrate lamb’s naturally delicious flavour and versatility and encouraged the nation to try lamb in different ways. This year’s ‘Make it Lamb’ campaign saw a reach of almost two million users across social media in a […]

Winners of Butchery Awards are announced!

Winners of Butchery Awards are announced! Craft Butchers from England and Wales found out this week if they brought home a coveted Category Win in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards! NCB Product Awards 2024 categories were Game Product, 30 Minute meal, Traditional Black Pudding, Hot Eating Pie, Cold Eating Pie, Traditional Sausage, Innovative Sausage, […]

The first results are in for Butchery’s most coveted awards

The first results are in for Butchery’s most coveted awards Today, Craft Butchers from England and Wales will receive their eagerly awaited results from the National Craft Butchers Product Awards. After being blind tasted by a team of expert judges, each butcher will find out if any of their products have scooped a prestigious gold, […]