Entries Open for this Year National Pig Awards Deadline Friday 26 June “Let’s let COVID-19 know it’s not going to beat an industry renowned for stepping up to the plate when faced with a crisis”. Stewart Houston, Chair of Judges The National Pig Awards have become established as the premier event in the pig industry […]
Retail Destination is delighted to announce that as of Monday 13 January we are now part of leading business publisher Lewis Business Media. Simon Lewis (Managing Director) said ‘We are delighted to bring another market leading title into the fold. I worked on this title back in 2002 so it’s a nostalgic move for me […]
Lewis Business Media, the publisher of OvertheCounter, has acquired Pest, the independent magazine, Pest+ enews and website for pest management professionals from Foxhill Publishing. Founders Frances McKim and Helen Riby said the move has secured an exciting, long-term future for Pest. Ms Riby said: “We are very proud of what we’ve achieved with Pest over […]
Poultry Business has launched the National Egg and Poultry Awards 2020, with an increased focus on youth. Three new categories have been introduced this year, aimed at rewarding young people in the industry. The judges will be looking to recognise a Young Farmer, a Young Processor and a Young Farm Vet at the prestigious awards […]
Lewis Business Media took part in the reverse advent calendar appeal again this year for the Uckfield Food Bank. Staff were each given a date in December and on this day they were to put their contributions into the box. Items we collected included, sponge puddings, tinned veg, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy granules and […]
The UK’s thriving farming industry was highlighted on Friday 6th December at this fantastic black tie event at the House of Commons organised by Farm Business magazine. Chair of judges Meurig Raymond said: “I was hugely impressed with the standard of entries submitted this year. It was a delight to see at first hand the […]
Lewis Business Media were crowned quiz champions at the Simmons Gainsford Quiz Night! The quiz was organised by Simmons Gainsford and took place on Thursday 28th November at the Highlands Uckfield in aid of Chailey Heritage Foundation. The night raised just over £900 through entry fees and raffle ticket sales which is a brilliant effort with […]
Chris Brant Award The National Pig Awards hosts the Chris Brant Award to honour the ‘grassroots heroes’ Richard Longthorp, the award sponsor and a previous winner said “The Chris Brant Award is not about doing your paid job well, or even about doing it very well, it’s about consistently going the extra mile on behalf […]
NPA chairman Richard Lister has won the coveted David Black Award in recognition of the ‘pioneering leadership’ he has shown in the pig industry’s efforts to dramatically reduce antibiotic use. The prestigious award was presented for the first time at the National Pig Awards. The award, inspired by groundbreaking Norfolk pig farmer David Black, has, for […]
The National Pig Awards took place on Monday 18th November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. The event, organised by Pig World, was attended by 430 people, a new record in its six-year history. A total of 15 National Pig Awards were handed out on the night, as well the NPA’s Chris Brant Award and […]
