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World Butchers’ Challenge Postponed to August 13-14, 2021
Similar to many other large scale events this year, due to the pandemic a decision was made to postpone the 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge to August 13-14, 2021. It has been a year unlike any others for all of us. I appreciate all the support that I have received for… Read More about “World Butchers’ Challenge Postponed to August 13-14, 2021”
Covid-19 Affecting Meat Prices
There has been so much change lately with Covid-19 and business responses to Covid are affecting everyone. You may have heard recently that Cargill temporarily has shut down the Quebec meat packing plant, the second shutdown in Canada due to coronavirus. While Herrington’s does not source meat from Cargill, the… Read More about “Covid-19 Affecting Meat Prices”
Training with Team Canada, in Calgary, for World Butchers’ Challenge
Brent had the pleasure of training this month with the rest of the Team Canada members at the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence – Canada Beef. They are continuing their training for the 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge. All this training definitely strengthens Team Canada, but also continues to hone the… Read More about “Training with Team Canada, in Calgary, for World Butchers’ Challenge”
Herrington’s – 2019 Mayor’s Honour Roll Recipient
The new year 2020 started off great for Herrington’s. On January 5th Brent Herrington was presented with a Certificate of Congratulations, as a 2019 Mayor’s Honour Roll Recipient for volunteer contributions and making a difference in our community over the last 20 years. Some of the contribution highlights included: “For… Read More about “Herrington’s – 2019 Mayor’s Honour Roll Recipient”
World Butchers’ Challenge – September 5th, 2020
Mark your calendar for the World Butchers’ Challenge which will take place in Sacramento on September 5th, 2020, with our very own Brent Herrington as a Team Canada member/competitor. Meet all 16 Teams featuring 96 competing worlds best butchers. The Worlds’ Butchers’ Battle takes place in the Land of the… Read More about “World Butchers’ Challenge – September 5th, 2020”
Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition – 2019
The Ontario’s Finest Butcher competition is hosted by Meat and Poultry Ontario. “This competition is all about paying homage to the butcher, a culinary star that is often forgotten,” says Franco Naccarato, MPO executive director. This competition began 6 years ago to showcase and the skill in butchers shops and… Read More about “Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition – 2019”
Brent Herrington – Ontario’s Finest Butcher!
You heard it here first. Our very own Brent Herrington qualified for the finals of Ontario’s Finest Butcher competition.The elimination round was held in September, with ten competitors from across the province given 30 minutes to transform a fresh pork bone-in leg, bone-in butt, and bone-in loin, into display ready… Read More about “Brent Herrington – Ontario’s Finest Butcher!”
Please Support World Butchers’ Challenge 2020
A GoFundMe campaign has been set-up to help the Canadian Team as they prepare to compete at the World’s Butcher’s Challenge 2020. Alternatively, available for purchase are short sleeve or long sleeve T-shirts for $30 which supports the team and also shows your support. For this competition, competitors must travel across… Read More about “Please Support World Butchers’ Challenge 2020”
Team Canada – World Butcher Challenge
For the first time ever, Canada will be entering a team into the World Butchers’ Challenge taking place in Sacramento, California, September 5, 2020 and our very own Brent Herrington made this prestigious team. The World Butchers’ Challenge 2020 competition is conducted over three hours and 15 minutes with competing… Read More about “Team Canada – World Butcher Challenge”
For Goodness Steak, You/We Did it Again!
Thank you to all who supported our for Goodness Steak Fundraiser. Because of you, we are very proud to to have given $7400.00 to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, surpassing our donation of last year. We’re happy to report that 370 boxes of delicious steaks were purchased and enjoyed by… Read More about “For Goodness Steak, You/We Did it Again!”
