Revealed – Team GB Apprentices and Young Butchers to compete in World Butchers Challenge

Revealed – Team GB Apprentices and Young Butchers to compete in World Butchers Challenge In celebration of National Apprenticeships Week, the Team GB Butchery board are thrilled to announce the butchers selected to compete in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice and Young Butcher competitions at the World Butchers Challenge (WBC) in Paris on 30-31st March.Representing […]
What’s on at the UK Food & Drink Shows 2025

What’s on at the UK Food & Drink Shows 2025 GET READY FOR THE 2025 UK FOOD AND DRINK SHOWS, WHERE INNOVATION, INSPIRATION AND EXPERTISE COME TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE. Foodex Manufacturing Solutions takes place 7th – 9th April at the NEC, Birmingham and runs alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and […]
Britain’s black pudding champion butchers take on the UK in first-ever nationwide showdown

Britain’s black pudding champion butchers take on the UK in first-ever nationwide showdown Britain’s finest black pudding makers are being invited to take part in the ultimate butchers’ challenge – the first ever Black Pudding UK Champion of Champions competition. The nationwide championship will pitch champion independent craft butchers from both sides of the Border […]
2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled

2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled The winners of the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards were exclusively revealed at a sparkling ceremony in London on Friday 29th November. Guests from all sectors of the meat industry gathered at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel to hear who this year’s winners of the Women […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
National Craft Butchers Honored as Best Trade Organisation at Meat Management Awards 2024

National Craft Butchers Honored as Best Trade Organisation at Meat Management Awards 2024! We are thrilled that we have been awarded title of Best Trade Organisation at the Meat Management Industry Awards 2024. Managing Director, Eleanor O’Brien said on the night, ‘Without the support of our members we wouldn’t be able to do the work […]
Craft Butcher LIVE 2025 – the Event of the Year for Craft Butchers

Craft Butcher LIVE 2025 – the Event of the Year for Craft Butchers If Monday, 30th June 2025 isn’t already in your diary make a note now – for this is the date when the very first Craft Butcher LIVE takes place, and it’s an event not to miss. Building on the success and positive […]