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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 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 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 […]
Pork production stability forecast in 2025 with opportunities for market growth UK pork production is expected to remain steady in 2025 according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Limited growth in breeding herd numbers and continued pressure on export markets due to geopolitical tensions are also forecast. However, a […]
Lower supply and rising demand points to beef price support in 2025 UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025 while domestic beef consumption is forecast to grow by 1%, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The reduction in UK beef production, expected to fall […]
Sheep meat production forecast to increase in 2025 despite challenges UK sheep meat production is forecast to grow by 2% in 2025, reaching 272,000 tonnes, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). This increase is largely supported by a higher carryover of lambs from 2024, which will contribute to […]
Apprentices – get an award of £200….. Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution (BDCI) Supports Apprentice Butchers Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution (BDCI) announced last year a scheme to award £200 to each apprentice butcher who passed Gateway. The scheme was backdated to 1st January 2023. However, BDCI are aware that the scheme is not reaching […]
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 […]
Price record highs marked buoyant year for lamb and beef Prime lamb and beef average deadweight prices reached new record highs during 2024. The prime lamb average reached a new historical high when crossing the £8/kilo mark in the spring, and beef achieved a similar status when passing the £5/kilo mark in mid-September. Both made […]
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