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 […]
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 […]