ON YOUR PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR May 16-22
British Sandwich Week
A week-long celebration of the iconic British sandwich! Time to get your cold cuts display in tip top condition. For butchers with deli counters offering ready-made sandwiches, time to get creative. Share your sandwich creations on social media using the hashtag #britishsandwichweek
May 31 June 13
June 14-20 June 19-27 June 20 July 2-11
Bank Holiday Monday Open Farm Sunday
Check out whether any farmers supplying your shop are interested in getting involved in this. Maybe an opportunity to promote the provenance and ‘shop local’ message to potential new customers?
Food Safety Week
Not a promotional opportunity but something to be aware of National Picnic Week
See our National Picnic Week feature for a whole host of ideas about how to make the most of this promotional event
Father’s Day
How about a ‘Dad’s BBQ Box’ offer as a Father’s Day special? National BBQ Week
A big week for butchers NBW 2021 has been pushed back from its original date to allow for social distancing restrictions to be lifted. The ‘week’ stretches over two weekends to maximise its impact
July 4 Independents Day UK
Sponsored by social media platform, Maybe, Independents Day UK is a campaign that exists to promote independent retail businesses all year round, but with a national focus on July 4th. Spread the word about your business using the hashtag #ukindieday and follow @ukindieday on Instagram and twitter. Posters and banners are also available to download on their website,
www.independentsdayuk.org
Price p/kg 3 Steer overall price
Price change on week
Steer Number
Steer number change on week
-U R
O+ -O
412.2
404.2 390.3 368.1
400.2 3.1
13587 2%
411.9
408.8 395.6 376.3
406.0 397.5 383.6 364.8
GB 4L
DEADWEIGHT PRICES ALL STEERS Southern
Central 3
390 2.9
2409 13.1%
403.3 397.6 385.9 382.2
409.5 402.0 387.1 362.9
4L 3
394.4 4.2
3807 2.4%
405.3 402.0 388.8 366.1
409.3 401.7 392.3 370.0
4L 3
398.4 2.6
3660 1.1%
406.3 406.5 397.6 373.7
420.0 418.0 405.7 387.3
DIARY DATES
Northern 4L 3
414.5 2
3711 1.1%
416.3 417.8
407.0 387.1
Correct as at 10 April 2021 - For full data set and details on Heifers, Young Bulls and Cows go to
ahdb.org.uk/beef/gb-deadweight-cattle-prices-by-region Beef
Standard Mince Lean Mince
Braising Steak Diced
Fillet Steak Rump Steak Sirloin Steak Roasting Joint
Price (£/KG)
4.19 5.18
10.03 8.49
28.90 12.67 15.97 7.93
Change per week
0 0
0.3 0 0 0 0
1.22
SUPERMARKET RED MEAT PRICES Lamb Chops
Price (£/KG)
Steaks Diced
Standard Mince
Shoulder (Bone-in) Whole Leg
12.15 13.99 12.84 8.17
7.90 11.07
Change per week
0
0.21 0.35 0
0.34 1.23
Data correct as at 17 April 2021. For further and most up to date details go to
ahdb.org.uk/supermarket-red-meat-prices Kindly reproduced from data supplied by AHDB Markets and Prices
Scotland 4L
Pork
Belly Slices Chops
Loin Steaks Ribs
Diced Lean Mince
Fillet tenderloin Leg (boneless)
Shoulder (boneless)
Price (£/KG)
5.33 5.19
5.05 6.00 5.34 4.84 7.60 4.22
3.15
Change per week
0 0 0 0 0 0
0.11 0.33 0.39
Don’t forget! The Annual General Meeting of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders, trading as National Craft Butchers, is on 29 June, via Zoom at 10.30am. Look out for the meeting link and joining instructions in your email inbox.
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