Consumers craving meaty meals when dining out

Consumers craving meaty meals when dining out With ongoing cost-of-living concerns, consumers appear to be dropping everyday eating out occasions and are instead prioritising occasion-led dining experiences. New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has explored new dining out trends and what cuisines consumers are willing to splash out on. In the last […]

NCB Members visit Corporate Member Innovative Food Ingredients

NCB Members visit Corporate Member Innovative Food Ingredients On 29th September a group of NCB members headed to Lancashire to visit Innovative Food Ingredients.  Starting our visit with a warm welcome and an introduction to the IFI team. Chantelle Brennand gave some of the history of the business followed with a quick look at the […]

Introducing the new Focus Assured brand

Introducing the new Focus Assured brand Focus Assured are excited to share the launch of our new brand – a fresh look that reflects the journey Focus Assured has been on and the future they’re building. This new identity isn’t just about design. It represents their commitment to being the trusted partner for businesses looking for […]

COLEG Cambria Launches Butchery Academy to Forge Next-Gen Food Talent

COLEG Cambria is set to sharpen the future of food skills with the launch of its brand-new Butchery Academy COLEG Cambria is set to sharpen the future of food skills with the launch of its brand-new Butchery Academy And leading the way is award-winning butcher and mentor, Matt Edwards. Matt – Food Manufacturing Work-Based Learning […]

First Results In: Gold, Silver and Bronze winners named in 2025 NCB Product Awards

First Results In: Gold, Silver and Bronze winners named in 2025 NCB Product Awards Today, Craft Butchers from England and Wales will receive their eagerly awaited results from the National Craft Butchers Product Awards. After being blind tasted by a team of expert judges, each butcher will find out if any of their products have […]

First Welsh Lamb meatballs launched into supermarket store

First Welsh Lamb meatballs launched into supermarket store PGI Welsh Lamb meatballs will soon be available to families in supermarket stores across Wales. Edwards, The Welsh Butcher have just launched their Welsh Lamb meatballs which will be available across selected Tesco stores in Wales from 24th September 2025. Edwards have already become a household name, […]

2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled

2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled The industry gathered on Thursday 18th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for and gala dinner where the winners of the 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards were exclusively revealed. Comedian and celebrity magician Pete Firman and Meat Management magazine publisher Graham Yandell took to the stage […]

Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025 – finalists announced!

Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025 – finalists announced! The finalists for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has been revealed with several NCB members making the cut! Congratulations to Eleanor O’Brien, our Managing Director has been announced as finalist in the Trade Body category for the fifth consecutive year. Congratulations to the amazing […]

Bringing balance back to the table this September

Bringing balance back to the table this September Let’s Eat Balanced returns from 1–30 September, championing British beef, lamb, and dairy—and highlighting their role in a healthy, balanced diet to millions of consumers across the UK. Rooted in evidence-based research, the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign communicates accurate, transparent information about the nutritional benefits of lean […]

Reshaping the beef and lamb supply chain: Opportunities for processors large and small

Reshaping the beef and lamb supply chain: Opportunities for processors large and small A new Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) study has revealed how the changing structure of England’s beef and lamb processing sector – including abattoirs, cold storage facilities, cutting and other processing sites – is reshaping supply chains, with major implications for […]