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 […]
Plumpton College Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards 2026 Fresh from winning Meat Management Magazine’s Training Provider of the Year 2025, Plumpton College kicks off its centenary year with the Plumpton Butchery Showcase & Meat Product Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in the meat industry. This year’s theme, “Innovation in Product Development,” brings together leading […]
DB Foods Appoints Adrian Lyons as Managing Director DB Foods has announced the appointment of Adrian Lyons as its new Managing Director, marking an important step in the company’s next phase of growth. Adrian brings extensive experience across food manufacturing, sales, operations, and business transformation, having held senior leadership roles across a number of large […]
Let’s Eat Balanced marks five years of success supporting British farming Five years on from its launch, AHDB’s Let’s Eat Balanced campaign continues to help people understand the nutritional benefits of British beef, lamb and dairy, while championing the farmers behind the food. The campaign returned to screens on 1 January (2026) and will run […]
Christmas 2025: Is lamb the new turkey? Grocery sales reached a record £13.8bn this Christmas, with shoppers spending on average £476 at supermarkets during the festive month. AHDB’s latest insights reveal surprising winners in festive meat and dairy trends. As forecasted in the Christmas predictions article, AHDB shared that despite nearly half of consumers claiming they […]
Food & Drink Expo 2026 – The food and drink event no business can afford to miss Businesses from across the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail and manufacturing sectors are coming together at The UK Food & Drink Shows for three days of innovation, inspiration and networking. This year’s event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham […]
2026 consumer health predictions: GLP-1 popularity and protein rich diets Consumers want healthier lifestyles, but cost, confusion, and convenience remain major barriers. According to the latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health, and 77% say fitness is also important. But with two-thirds of adults in England overweight and 26.5% […]
National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) industry update (November 2025): Labelling defrosted meat Concerns have been raised about defrosted poultry products being refrozen, then incorrectly labelled. This not only constitutes food fraud but also affects product shelf life and raises food safety concerns. Keeping consumers informed and protected is at the heart of food labelling regulations. […]
AHDB predicts convenience cooking and group gatherings will shape 2025 Christmas food trends Christmas 2025 promises a feast of flavour and innovation, as timeless traditions blend with modern convenience, according to AHDB’s festive food predictions. Christmas gatherings are expected to be bigger and better than ever, as 80% of consumers plan on their celebrations being […]
Pasture for Life appoints Yeo Valley leader Adrian Carne as Chair to help scale its trusted certification through national partnerships and market growth Pasture for Life (PfL) has appointed Adrian Carne, former Managing Director of Yeo Valley and Chair of UK Organic, as its new Chair. The move highlights the growing national influence of the […]
National Craft Butchers Reacts to the Budget It is clear that this Budget was not designed with SMEs front and centre, there is a little bit of good news. For butchers, and specialist retailers already operating on tight margins, the measures announced fall short of what is required to secure a thriving high street. While […]
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