For the fourth year running the BPEX regional roadshows, have now come to a close. The new set of dates will be out within the next few months, and will start in September 2009.
In summary:

Butchers can enter products into 12 product categories including; sausages, bacon, pies, ready meals, faggots, black pudding and meatballs. The products get evaluated by a team of industry experts and points are given for a range of attributes, among them are appearance, consistency, texture, taste and smell. Any awards gained are presented on the night so that butchers can promote their achievements straight away.

This year the tour was joined by an even greater range of trade exhibitors who offered butchers, advice, show specials plus demonstrations and included: Avery Berkel, A W Smith, RAPs, Bizerba, Dalziel, Lucas, MRC, W J Packaging, W R Wright, Weddel Swift, Wiberg, Europak, Verstegen and A Cold.