Entries Open for Inaugural British Butchery Awards
Entries Open for Inaugural British Butchery Awards The countdown has begun for a landmark event in the butchery industry. On June 30th, 2025, the first-ever British Butchery Awards will take place, offering a grand stage to celebrate the best in the field. Organized by the National Craft Butchers, these awards will honour the finest talents […]
It’s all about balance: AHDB explores health food trends
It’s all about balance: AHDB explores health food trends After an indulgent Christmas period, many consumers will be taking a closer look at what they eat in 2025 and working towards personal health and fitness goals. A new report by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) explores health related shopper habits and how attitudes […]
AHDB and LEAF bridging the gap between education and agriculture
AHDB and LEAF bridging the gap between education and agriculture The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have collaborated with LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) to bring to life subject curriculums through a suite of secondary and A Level resources linking back to food production and farming. Two versions of the resources have been created: […]
Innovative Food Ingredients launches two new divisions
Innovative Food Ingredients launches two new divisions A North West based food ingredients business is diversifying and expanding into new markets with the creation of two new divisions. Innovative Food Ingredients, which specialises in the development of quality dry blended spice mixes and rubs, liquid marinades and sauces, has launched the new business units to […]
Let’s Eat Balanced: Highlighting the taste, nutritional benefits, and trust in British farming
Let’s Eat Balanced: Highlighting the taste, nutritional benefits, and trust in British farming The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) Let’s Eat Balanced marketing campaign proudly returns on 1–31 January, to promote the exceptional taste, flavours and nutritional benefits of lean meat and dairy, as part of a varied and balanced diet. Let’s Eat Balanced […]
Latest UK flock figures highlight potential tighter supply
Latest UK flock figures highlight potential tighter supply The UK flock decreased by 785,800 head to 31 million – the smallest flock size recorded for 13 years – the recently published UK June Survey shows. Defra data indicates the total sheep and lamb population in the UK fell by 2.5 per cent year-on-year from 31.8 […]
Put hundreds of livestock facts at your fingertips
Put hundreds of livestock facts at your fingertips Welsh red meat production is worth an estimated £768 million, some 37 per cent of the total value of Welsh agricultural output – just two of the fascinating facts revealed in a go-to, newly published livestock industry booklet. The Little Book of Meat Facts, the Compendium of Welsh Red […]
Britain’s black pudding champion butchers take on the UK in first-ever nationwide showdown
Britain’s black pudding champion butchers take on the UK in first-ever nationwide showdown Britain’s finest black pudding makers are being invited to take part in the ultimate butchers’ challenge – the first ever Black Pudding UK Champion of Champions competition. The nationwide championship will pitch champion independent craft butchers from both sides of the Border […]
Brits out in force to support independent shops on Small Business Saturday
Despite stormy weather conditions hitting the UK last weekend, the nation’s support for small businesses remains strong, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s Small Business Saturday (7 December) shows that even faced with the force of Storm Darragh, over 10 million Brits shopped small on Small Business Saturday. The research1 suggests […]
2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled
2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled The winners of the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards were exclusively revealed at a sparkling ceremony in London on Friday 29th November. Guests from all sectors of the meat industry gathered at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel to hear who this year’s winners of the Women […]