Industry collaborates to see Love Lamb Week take centre stage from 1-7 September in its 10th year

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

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
British Butchery Shines at Inaugural British Butchery Awards

British Butchery Shines at Inaugural British Butchery Awards The finest talent in British butchery was celebrated in style last night (Monday 30th June) as National Craft Butchers hosted the first-ever British Butchery Awards at a glittering black-tie ceremony at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel. WIth guest host Phil Vickery MBE. Bringing together leading figures from across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]