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 […]

Abattoir Sector Group calls on new Government to continue work to support small abattoirs

Abattoir Sector Group calls on new Government to continue work to support small abattoirs The Abattoir Sector Group (ASG) has today written to the new Farming Minister, Daniel Zeichner, highlighting the important and ongoing work to rebuild a thriving network of small abattoirs across the UK. The ASG acknowledged and thanked Defra for the positive […]

HCC takes the red meat message to 1,100 children

HCC takes the red meat message to 1,100 children Over 1000 children in Carmarthenshire have learnt about red meat production in Wales and the role of Welsh red meat in the diet in workshops delivered by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). The Welsh red meat promotion body joined up with Welsh foodservice […]

How important are holiday events for meat and dairy sales?

How important are holiday events for meat and dairy sales? New AHDB research reveals consumer trends and retail opportunities Research undertaken by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) looks at how seasonal events and religious holidays impact meat and dairy demand, and explores future retail opportunities to help boost sales. Brits love to get […]

New NCB Corporate member: Introducing Rijo42

New NCB Corporate member: Introducing Rijo42 One of National Craft Butchers newest corporate members, Rijo42 are a leading independent supplier of commercial coffee machines, coffee beans and coffee ingredients. Based in Bolton, the company was established in 1989 and now employ 75 staff, servicing over 10,000 customers across the UK. Grabbing a takeaway coffee whilst […]

Welsh Beef campaign is ‘naturally’ a success

Welsh Beef campaign is ‘naturally’ a success Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s multi-media campaign to promote PGI Welsh Beef has seen an increase in awareness and propensity to purchase for the brand. The ‘Welsh Beef: Naturally Local’ campaign featured real Welsh Beef farmer stories across a range of marketing channels including: television, […]

AHDB webinar explores consumer behaviour around key seasonal events and ongoing food cost concerns

AHDB webinar explores consumer behaviour around key seasonal events and ongoing food cost concerns Farmers, producers, retailers and industry stakeholders are invited to access key industry insight at an upcoming webinar hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB will be hosting a webinar on 27 June exploring consumer confidence, evolving sensitivity to […]

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 […]