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October 29, 2026

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October 29, 2026

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Entries Now Open for the IoM & Worshipful Company of Butchers Awards

October 27, 2026

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2026 UK Sausage Week winners exclusively revealed

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British Butchery Awards Opens For Entries!

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Dales Traditional Butchers Turning Sausages into Support

October 19, 2026

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Britain’s abattoirs hit critical low

October 16, 2026

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Celebrating 500 years of British Turkey

October 14, 2026

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Oct 30

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As we come to the end of #Porktober and #UKSausageWeek, its not to late to put a bit of pork on your fork to celebrate! 🐖

👉 Find your local craft butcher: visit link in bio, and head to Find a Craft Butcher

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Oct 29

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UK Sausage Week kicks off with a sizzling celebration

The winners of the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition were exclusively revealed at a sell-out celebration lunch, which took place at Butchers’ Hall in Smithfield, London on Monday 26th October.

Special mention goes to NCB members @thebritishpremiumsausagesco, @the_country_victualler, @porkywhites, @dalesbutchers, and @walter_smith_fine_foods on their wins!

👉 Read more: Head to the link in bio, and the news pages

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Oct 29

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We're delighted to welcome The Village Butcher and Farm Shop back into the herd!

👉 Find your local craft butcher: https://ow.ly/RG7Y50ZY2Y7

🎁To join, call 01892 541412 or visit https://ow.ly/55Ov50ZY2Y6

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Oct 28

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A big thank you to @tican_chilled for renewing their supporter as an Industry Supporter for the year ahead.

Their continued support helps us champion independent butchers and strengthen the wider meat industry.

We are proud to have you alongside us.

👉 See our full list of industry supporters
https://ow.ly/k7UI51000bO

🎁 Interested in becoming an Industry Supporter?
Call 01892 541412 or visit https://ow.ly/KKGB51000bF

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Oct 27

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We're at the Wales Butchery Conference today, at @coleg_cambria

Come and say hello, and find out how we can support you and your business.

🕰️ Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
📌 Location: Coleg Cambria, Hafod Building, Yale Campus, Wrexham

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Oct 27

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Master food safety, allergen management, and HACCP with @quality.guard

Our comprehensive software simplifies your workflow so you can focus on your craft. Handle everything effortlessly, from allergens and nutritional compliance to labeling and printing, meat cut traceability, temperature recording, audit-ready reporting, and much more!

📧 Email info@qualityguard.com
🌐 www.qualityguard.com to request your free, no-obligation demo

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Oct 26

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Oct 22

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We're delighted to welcome @the_meatery_/ into the herd!

👉 Find your local craft butcher: https://ow.ly/Sbbr50ZWkCH

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Oct 20

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Join your trade association – together we are stronger

With major employment law changes on the way, now’s the time to make sure your business is prepared.

NCB members get access to expert employment advice, practical support, and the guidance needed to understand what’s changing and what action to take.

If you’re not a member, you should be.

👉 To join, visit https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/memberships/ or
📞 call 01892 541412

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Britain's abattoirs hit critical low putting UK food security at dire risk – warns new coalition

In a joint letter signed by over 150 organisations, businesses and individuals, the Government is being urged to recognise local slaughter capacity as essential food and economic infrastructure and take urgent action to secure a sustainable network across the UK.

👉 Read more: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/britains-abattoirs-hit-critical-low/

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Oct 19

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We're thrilled to welcome @athigglers into the herd!

👉 Find your local craft butcher: https://ow.ly/NSRk50ZWhZF

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We're delighted to welcome @silcocksfarm/ into the herd!

👉 Find your local craft butcher: https://ow.ly/MVhg50ZWffZ

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Oct 15

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Oct 14

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 Category Champions & Judges Choice 🏆

Congratulations to all of our category champions and judges choice at this year's NCB Product Awards! It's time to celebrate the success of a job well done by all involved.

📖 Read more: https://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/winners-of-category-champion-titles-crowned-in-national-craft-butchers-2026-product-awards/

A huge thank you to our judges for recognising the best of the best and honouring these outstanding products made by our talented members!

🏆 Judges Choice
@dalesbutchers

🏆 Category Champions
@bcurtisfarmshopbutchery
@giglis_butchers
@mettricksbutchers
@taylormeats
@the_country_victualler
The Village Butchers Brockenhurst
@walter_smith_fine_foods
@yorkshirecraftbutchery

🤝 Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters for making this event a success!
@angelrefrigeration
@dalziel_ltd
@gamelarder
@innovative_food_ingredients
Institute of Meat
@kelsius_digital
@lucasingredients
@south.coast.systems
@dalesman_group
@tican_chilled
@verstegen_uk
@windsorfoodmachinery

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 Category Winner 🏆

Congratulations to @giglis_butchers for winning the Delicatessen Product Category with their Quiche Lorraine

🤝 Thanks to @dalesman_group for sponsoring this category

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 Category Winner 🏆

Congratulations to @giglis_butchers for winning the Best 30-Minute Meal with their French Trimmed Tandoori Chicken Leg, Saffron Rice & Creamy Spinach

🤝 Thanks to @verstegen_uk for sponsoring this category

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🏆 NCB Product Awards 2026 Judges Choice 🏆

Congratulations to Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd for winning the Judges Choice with their Chicken Tikka with Mango Onion Bhaji Dumplings

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