UK Lions butchery squad announced as battle in Paris beckons!

UK Lions butchery squad announced as battle in Paris beckons! The UK Lions squad for World Butchers Challenge in Paris 2025 has been revealed today. Nineteen butchers from around the country have secured a coveted place in the squad, after being chosen from dozens of applicants to join the UK Lions.   With industry backing from […]

Visit a farm on Sunday 9th June, for a fun-filled, educational family day out!

Visit a farm on Sunday 9th June, for a fun-filled, educational family day out! Open Farm Sunday, farming’s annual open day, is back for its 18th year!  Taking place on Sunday 9th June, hundreds of farms across the country will open their gates to the public. Organised by global sustainable farming charity LEAF (Linking Environment […]

Meat Management Industry Awards 2024 – product entries

Meat Management Industry Awards 2024 – product entries It’s awards time again and this is a timely reminder that product judging for the prestigious annual Meat Management Industry Awards will take place in June and I encourage you to nominate your products now. It may be that you are in the process of organising product […]

Naturally delicious beef re-imagined for Great British Beef Week 2024

Naturally delicious beef re-imagined for Great British Beef Week 2024 The iconic Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for its 14th year on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, coinciding with St. George’s Day (England’s patron saint). The nationwide campaign celebrates the versatility and exceptional taste of British beef, while highlighting the commitment and dedication of beef […]

NCB New Comprehensive Trading Standards Advice Launches Today

NCB New Comprehensive Trading Standards Advice Launches Today The latest in National Craft Butchers assured advice manuals launches today. Following on from our Food Safety Management System and Health and Safety Management System this latest manual provides comprehensive legally backed advice for retail, catering and wholesale butchers. Natashas Law launched in 2021 bringing an increased […]

Farm Shop & Deli Show Reveals their 2024 Retailer Awards Finalists Ahead of April Show 

Farm Shop & Deli Show Reveals their 2024 Retailer Awards Finalists Ahead of April Show  Farm Shop & Deli Show has unveiled the regional finalists in its 2024 Retailer Awards, championed by Fieldfare and in partnership with The Grocer – comprising some of the UK’s best loved specialist retailers, pillars of their respective communities and […]

Meat and dairy perform well in January as consumers focus on health

Meat and dairy perform well in January as consumers focus on health Meat and dairy products were a hit with consumers in January, as meat-free volume declines outpaced their meat counterparts and dairy-free products experienced less demand compared to last year. It seems food trends during January are changing, with greater opportunities for red meat […]

HCC’s campaign reaps major results  

HCC’s campaign reaps major results   A major multi-platform consumer campaign, which aimed to increase brand awareness of PGI Welsh Lamb, has resulted in major success for Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.  Featuring the authentic voices of the Welsh farming community, the ‘Uniquely Welsh. Experts in their field’ campaign shone a light on the […]

National meat industry awards open for product nominations

National meat industry awards open for product nominations This year’s Meat Industry Awards, the sectors biggest, longest established  and most successful awards initiative, is receiving record product entry nominations. Culminating in the much-anticipated black-tie dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday 19th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the product nominations process for 2024 have exceeded […]