Celebrating a diverse industry at the Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prizegiving
Celebrating a diverse industry at the Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prizegiving National Craft Butchers were proud to sponsor an award at the IoM/WCB Annual Prizegiving, applauding the achievements of butchery apprentices, their employers and training providers. Over one hundred guests gathered at Butchers Hall to celebrate the winners. Though the […]
New Analysis Launched of Challenging Picture for Sheep Sector
As a cocktail of market challenges has combined to put pressure on lamb prices going into the new year, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new ‘Between the Lines’ analysis report of lamb supply and the wider factors impacting the market. Increasing imports, the cost-of-living crisis and its impact on consumers, as […]
UK Government announces support for smaller abattoirs
UK Government announces support for smaller abattoirs National Craft Butchers are delighted to see Farming Minister Mark Spencer confirm plans to introduce funding for small abattoirs. NCB and its members have been at the forefront of fighting for small abattoirs for over 20 years, cofounding the Campaign for Local Abattoirs with the SFT in 2018 […]
The first meeting of the Executive Committee, 20th February 1901
The first meeting of the Executive Committee, 20th February 1901 The first meeting of the Executive Committee of The National Federation of Meat Traders Associations (Incorporated) took place on Wednesday 20th February 1901 at the Town Hall, Bedford, at 10am. This was following by the AGM at 12pm. Mr W Coggan of London was the […]
New member profile: The British Premium Sausage Company
New member profile: The British Premium Sausage Company Ian Cundell and Andy Dalton are the brains (and much of the brawn) behind The British Premium Sausage Company. As one of the newest members of National Craft Butchers we were keen to catch up with them to find out more about this rapidly expanding company. Both […]
Foodex Manufacturing Solutions Returns to the UK Food & Drink Shows in 2023
After a five-year hiatus, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions will be back at the NEC, Birmingham this April (24th – 26th), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. Bringing together the very best of the hospitality, manufacturing and grocery, speciality & convenience retail sectors, the shows are set to showcase the very latest products, big […]
Butchery Apprentice promotes Butchery Apprenticeships
Butchery Apprentice promotes Butchery Apprenticeships Annie Jones, a Level 2 Butcher apprentice with NCB President, George Debman, recently flew the flag for butchery at a careers evening at Chantry Academy in Ipswich, with her training company, MEAT Ipswich. Annie, who expects to take her end-point assessment soon, is a talented young butcher and absolutely passionate […]
New Food Hygiene Management System launched!
National Craft Butchers Launches New Food Hygiene Management System After launching our award-winning coordinated partnership with Horsham district council in 2013, NCB’s Assured advice has become a key part of butcher’s shops throughout the country. We have now launched a specific food safety management system for Butchers. As the only comprehensive advice designed specifically for […]
Pork takes centre stage in AHDBs health-focused marketing campaign
The Agricultural and Horticultural Board (AHDB) is once again supporting the long-term demand for pig meat by championing pork as a healthy, tasty and versatile meal choice with the latest burst of its highly successful ‘Mix up Midweek with Pork’ marketing campaign. This comes at a time when people are opting for healthier meals and […]
Primary Authority – A history of Food Hygiene assured advice
Primary Authority – A history of Food Hygiene assured advice From its initial launch in 2013, NCB members have been able to register for Primary Authority (PA) and the legally backed food hygiene advice it provides. Since this time, NCB have updated the advice in line with regulation changes, and in 2019 added a highly […]