Pork snacks are on a sausage roll

Pork snacks are on a sausage roll Sausage rolls have been flying out the doors of cafés and bakeries, with Kantar* data suggesting that this growth is due to strong value for money offerings and the increasing demand for snacks and convenient on-the-go meals. Similarly, restaurants that offer a more leisurely dining experience, are also […]

Call to designate 2026 as the 500th Year of the Turkey

Call to designate 2026 as the 500th Year of the Turkey With 2026 the 500th anniversary of introduction of turkey to the UK, one of the leading producers of premium turkey Paul Kelly is urging the whole industry to make next year 12 months of celebrating the event. It was William Strickland who is credited […]

Abattoir Sector Group’s strategic priorities and actions for Government

Abattoir Sector Group’s strategic priorities and actions for Government There was a warm welcome across the industry for the positive cross-party support expressed during the parliamentary debate on Thursday 8th May, which highlighted the vital role small abattoirs play in the UK’s food and farming landscape. It was encouraging to hear recognition from all nations […]

British Butchery Awards Finalists Announced!

British Butchery Awards Finalists Announced! National Craft Butchers is thrilled to announce the finalists for the upcoming British Butchery Awards, a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing the finest talents in the butchery industry. The British Butchery Awards are a celebration of the craftsmanship, skill, and dedication within the butchery industry, showcasing the finest talents across […]

Welcome New Corporate Member: Dutch Spices

Welcome New Corporate Member: Dutch Spices Dutch Spices – Freedom of taste We are Dutch Spices. We make it possible for everyone to enjoy food that is full of flavour. With our products we help millions of people who have special dietary wishes or requirements: People who wish to follow a halal or vegan diet, […]

Naturally delicious – Britain celebrates Great British Beef Week 2025

Naturally delicious – Britain celebrates Great British Beef Week 2025 The iconic Great British Beef Week (GBBW) kicks-off from 23-30 April, celebrating the naturally delicious taste of British beef and the dedication of the farmers who produce it. This year’s campaign is farmer-led, putting the faces behind British beef farming at its heart. It brings […]

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 […]