Welcome to MeatInfo.co.uk, the dynamic website from the team at Meat Trades Journal.
Meat Trades Journal is the information hub for the meat industry, combining the magazines Meat Trades Journal and MTJ Extra with the website Meatinfo.co.uk, as well as industry events and awards ceremonies such as Butchers’ Fair and Butcher’s Shop of the Year.
Established in 1888, Meat Trades Journal has been at the forefront of delivering meat industry news for more than 120 years and continues to lead the field with a comprehensive portfolio that includes:
Meat Trades Journal: a fortnightly publication that covers all sectors of a dynamic and modern industry, providing views and information relevant at all levels, from the factory floor to the boardroom. The magazine is a key tool for anyone involved in the meat industry and looking for an edge in their business operations. Features include:
- Up-to-date news
- In depth analysis of key industry matters
- Detailed features and category reports
- Key wholesale prices for industry to benchmark against
MTJ Extra: a title designed for independent meat retailers that offers a mix of news, advice and information to help independents improve and grow their business. The magazine aims to provide butchers with effective new ideas and concepts that can be implemented within their outlet.
Meatinfo.co.uk: essential for anyone in the meat trade from the small independent retailer to the big multinational companies, providing the latest industry news, a weekly meat price index (via www.meat-prices.co.uk), and articles that help to keep you up to date with market trends to improve your business.
Who’s Who in Meat: the established and comprehensive set of contact details for the UK and international meat industry.
It contains contact details for:
- Government organisations
- Quality assurance schemes
- Trade associations
- International meat companies
- Meat manufacturing companies
- Slaughterhouses and cutting plants
- Cold stores
- Supermarket meat buyers
Findabutcher.co.uk: the online database of UK butchers. It is free to use, allowing you to search by postcode to find your nearest butcher. Visit www.findabutcher.co.uk
Meat Trades Journal also runs various Industry Events and Awards Shows such as:
- Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards
- Supermeat and Fish Awards
- Butchers’ Fair
- National Butchers Week
- Meat & Poultry Processing Awards
- Champion of Champions
>> Find out more about Meat Trades Journal events

