We’re thrilled to share that Korker Sausages has been awarded UK’s Best Frozen Sausage at the UK Sausage Week Awards for our Cranberry & Stilton Sausages.

 

Our Pigs in Blankets also impressed the judges, earning a place as a finalist in the same category.

 

 

 

 

Both products went on to be named finalists in the UK Supreme Champion, placing Korkers among the very best sausages in the country.

 

A huge thank you to our amazing team, customers and stockists, we couldn’t be prouder!

National charity launches heartfelt Christmas film and fundraising campaign to feed children going hungry this winter

With statistics showing that on average 63% of children living in poverty in the UK regularly go hungry, national children’s charity Meals & More has launched a powerful film and fundraising campaign to highlight the growing number of children facing empty cupboards and hunger during the Christmas holidays.

The charity, which was founded by Brakes, a Sysco company, recently celebrated its 10^th anniversary and continues to lobby for government support to tackle holiday hunger. The latest initiative will see fundraising take place in Sysco depots across the country as it seeks to support families at one of the most difficult times of the year for parents living in poverty.

Running from 2nd–9th December, the Meals & Joy campaign is part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign. During this week, every donation made through the Meals & More Big Give page will be doubled, which means that one donation of £1.35, which would usually provide one meal, will bring double the meals and double the joy for families who need it most. The target for the campaign is £37,500 which will be matched by the Big Give campaign to a total of £75,000.  £7,500 – will help purchase winter gloves for many of the children supported by the charity and £67,500 – will go directly to 60 delivery partners to fund food and activities at 400 clubs. Enough to support the provision of 50,000 meals.

Kerri Frost, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Meals & More, said:

“No child should face Christmas hungry or cold. The reality is that more families than ever are struggling when free school meals stop for the holidays. Through Meals & Joy, every pound given will go twice as far — filling plates, lifting spirits, and reminding children that they are not forgotten.”

Funds raised will ensure thousands of children across the UK receive healthy meals, warm winter gloves, and access to holiday clubs that provide food, enrichment, and a sense of belonging during school breaks.

The Meals & Joy campaign features a short film which opens with a mum anxious and cold, struggle evident as she wraps chocolate coins, worried that Christmas may pass them by. Hope arrives when she spots a flyer for a local holiday club — supported by Meals & More — where healthy meals, warmth, and festive fun bring the magic of Christmas to life once again.

Members should be aware that on 28th November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were detected in wild boar within the Barcelona province.

This is Spain’s first outbreak of ASF since 1994. As a result, Spain has lost its ASF-free status.
Regionalisation measures and restrictions for ASF in Spain have now been implemented and reflected in the relevant third-country lists, following confirmation of the restricted zones by the Spanish authorities. The OVS note can be found on GOV.UK.

This means that trade from outside the restricted zones can now resume as normal and trade from within the restricted zones is restricted (live porcines and fresh porcine meat) or subject to additional conditions (meat products). Porcine semen is restricted from the entire territory of Spain.

Please see updated third country lists:

• live porcines – Live+Ungulates.pdf
• porcine semen – Porcine+Semen.pdf
• porcine meat – Fresh+Meat+of+Ungulates.pdf
• porcine meat products – Meat+Products.pdf

Please note, Defra have advised that until the extent of the outbreak is known, there is no flexibility on the issuing of Export Health Certificates in relation to production date.

Any products which have already reached GB and are being held at BCP’s will undergo a tracing exercise to allow them to be released, but this may inevitably cause some delays.

We will keep members updated as Defra issue further guidance.

With negotiations for a comprehensive Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU now well underway, Defra are keen to hear your views.

Having indicated that they are committed to engage with industry stakeholders throughout the process, as a starting point, the BFFF met with Defra officials this week to open discussions on engagement requirements and possible approaches.

But we need your support.

Thinking back to our EU exit, what worked well? what didn’t work? and what could be done better?

Defra want to hear your views on the SPS agreement, particularly around:

· What you think you will need in terms of information to implement it?

· What do you see as the opportunities?

· Are there any case studies and/or sector specific considerations?

· Is there any other support you need to make the most of the deal? Members are encouraged to email EUEngagement@defra.gov.uk with any feedback. However, please email deniserion@bfff.co.uk should you wish the BFFF to raise anything on your behalf.