How important are holiday events for meat and dairy sales?
How important are holiday events for meat and dairy sales? New AHDB research reveals consumer trends and retail opportunities Research undertaken by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) looks at how seasonal events and religious holidays impact meat and dairy demand, and explores future retail opportunities to help boost sales. Brits love to get […]
New NCB Corporate member: Introducing Rijo42
New NCB Corporate member: Introducing Rijo42 One of National Craft Butchers newest corporate members, Rijo42 are a leading independent supplier of commercial coffee machines, coffee beans and coffee ingredients. Based in Bolton, the company was established in 1989 and now employ 75 staff, servicing over 10,000 customers across the UK. Grabbing a takeaway coffee whilst […]
Welsh Beef campaign is ‘naturally’ a success
Welsh Beef campaign is ‘naturally’ a success Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s multi-media campaign to promote PGI Welsh Beef has seen an increase in awareness and propensity to purchase for the brand. The ‘Welsh Beef: Naturally Local’ campaign featured real Welsh Beef farmer stories across a range of marketing channels including: television, […]
AHDB webinar explores consumer behaviour around key seasonal events and ongoing food cost concerns
AHDB webinar explores consumer behaviour around key seasonal events and ongoing food cost concerns Farmers, producers, retailers and industry stakeholders are invited to access key industry insight at an upcoming webinar hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB will be hosting a webinar on 27 June exploring consumer confidence, evolving sensitivity to […]
Share the load and get your grill on this BBQ week – HCC and DPJ Foundation encourage industry
Share the load and get your grill on this BBQ week – HCC and DPJ Foundation encourage industry The agricultural industry has faced some tough challenges this year already, which has taken a toll on mental health and wellbeing across the country. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) together with the DPJ Foundation […]
NCB Wage Survey 2024 Highlights
NCB Wage Survey 2024 Highlights This year, the NCB wage survey received over 160 responses from England and Wales. We appreciate everyone who took a few minutes to complete our survey. We’re sharing the highlights with you here, but our Full members can find more details and breakdowns for regions and type of location in […]
National Craft Butchers Product Awards are back for 2024!
National Craft Butchers Product Awards are back for 2024! Craft Butchers from across England and Wales can enter their products now with the hope of winning in one of nine categories! Game Product, 30 Minute Meal, Traditional Sausage, Innovative Sausage, Hot Eating Pie, Cold Eating Pie, Traditional Bacon, Innovative Bacon, Traditional Black Pudding. Judging will […]
Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation
Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation A national trade body says public health across England is under threat from pests due to an ‘ill thought out’ licensing scheme being pushed forward by Government. British Pest Control Association says that plans to license the use of glue boards in the […]
HCC highlight the importance of balanced diets ahead of exam season
HCC highlight the importance of balanced diets ahead of exam season Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) are highlighting the role of red meat in a healthy diet and lifestyle as thousands of school pupils and students across Wales prepare to sit exams this summer. HCC’s Consumer Executive, Elwen Roberts, explained: “Diet and […]
Calling All Butchers & Charcuterie Makers
International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICAD) Cheese Board Awards 2024 The ‘Cheeseboard Awards’ celebrates everything that goes with Cheese, covering everything from biscuits, to chutney, to chocolate. But for Butchers and Charcuterie makers, these awards hold a special opportunity to showcase your products if you make air cured hams, salami, snacking charcuterie, Pâté, rillettes, potted […]