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 […]
NCB and SCB seek clarity on energy discount scheme

National Craft Butchers and Scottish Craft Butchers have sent a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt asking for clarification on aspects of the Energy discount scheme and highlighting the challenges that retail butchers face with energy price uncertainty. Asking for a review for businesses already locked into higher contract prices, and welcoming more […]
NCB Launches new food hygiene management system

NCB Launches new food hygiene management system Since 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 and now has a had a major make over. NCB are launching a food safety management system specifically for butchers. Taking our […]
Meat Management Meat Industry Awards now open for product nominations

Product nominations are being invited to find ‘the best of the best’ for this year’s popular Meat Management Industry Awards 2023. All sectors of the meat industry can nominate their products free for judging across 10 different categories, with the winners and finalists announced at the prestigious awards ceremony and black-tie dinner taking place on […]