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 […]
Association of Convenience Stores Community Barometer Sets Out Blueprint for Successful High Streets The 2026 Community Barometer report, launched today by the Association of Convenience Stores is the first major report into the health of the high street that focuses on putting place first, highlighting the use of the ‘Makerfield Test’ as a means to […]
Proposed changes at AHDB to strengthen delivery for levy payers British agriculture is changing fast, and AHDB is changing with it. Farmers and growers are balancing weather, market volatility, rising costs, environmental commitments and the opportunities created by new technology and data. AHDB’s role is to help the industry respond with confidence, through trusted evidence, practical support, stronger markets and collective […]
UK industry unites to Make it Lamb for Love Lamb Week 2026 The UK’s red meat industry is once again joining forces for Love Lamb Week, taking place from 1–7 September 2026, to celebrate the farmers, landscapes and food at the heart of lamb production. Now in its 11th year, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is […]
AHDB and LEAF launch drive to inspire the next generation through 1M on-farm experiences Today (22 July 2026) AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) and LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) join forces to launch Open Your Gate – a new campaign that supports farmers to deliver one million on-farm experiences for children and young people by 2031, […]
Shining a Light on Specialist Retailers – Entries Open for the 2027 Retailer Awards The search is on for the UK’s most outstanding farm shops, delis, food halls and specialist retailers, as entries officially open for the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2027, with the Stage 1 Express Entry closing on 31st August. Recognised […]
Finalist for 2026 Meat Industry Awards unveiled online The shortlist for the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards has been unveiled for 2026, with all finalists listed online ahead of the much-anticipated black-tie dinner and awards ceremony, taking place on Thursday evening 3rd September. The annual Awards is the meat industry’s biggest initiative, attracting a wide […]
HCC expands scholarship programme with increased funding and wider focus Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced an enhanced scholarship programme at the Royal Welsh Show today (Wednesday 22 July 2026), with successful applicants now able to apply for up to £5,000 towards a red meat-related study tour of their choice. An […]
National Food Crime Unit: Distribution Fraud – Risks and How to Protect Your Business In January 2026, a man was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment for handling stolen goods worth in excess of £500,000 following an NFCU investigation. The stolen goods were poultry products, and the theft was carried out by fraudsters […]
HCC Campaign launch: ‘Naturally Local. Look for the Logo’ ‘Look for the logo’: that’s the message of a new £300,000 campaign encouraging people across Wales to buy PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef. The distinctive branding on the products offers shoppers the ultimate mark that signifies trusted origins for consumers. Throughout the year, the […]
Windsor Food Machinery Announces New Managing Director After building one of the UK’s most influential suppliers of food processing machinery for over 30 years, Directors Tim and Karen Stuart are delighted to be welcoming one of the industry’s most well-known and respected figures, George Holliday, to guide Windsor Food Machinery into a new era as […]
