From selling beef and lamb to butchers to burning the midnight oil behind the scenes, Brandon Aiken and Mark Field talk life in the meat game. No fluff — just real butchers, real opinions, and real industry insight. Don't miss this one!!

From selling beef and lamb to butchers to burning the midnight oil behind the scenes, Brandon Aiken and Mark Field talk life in the meat game. No fluff &mdash; just real butchers, real opinions, and real industry insight. Don't miss this one!!

Join Meat & Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives as they share their thoughts and experiences on issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.

Join Meat &amp; Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives as they share their thoughts and experiences on issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.

Australian Butchers‘ Guild Podcast

Join Meat & Livestock Australia’s Retail Manager and Corporate Butcher Doug Piper as he chats with a variety of butchers and industry representatives around issues and events that are happening in the Australian Independent Retail Butcher channel.

ABG Podcast Ep 59 - Inside the Meat Game: Real Talk with Fieldy & Brando.

Don't miss this one, Tamika Banks from Malone’s Quality Meats NT is a true example of never giving up—turning hard work and resilience into multiple industry awards over the past year. Her journey is all about grit, passion, and proving what’s possible when you back yourself. 

Don't miss this one, Tamika Banks from Malone&rsquo;s Quality Meats NT is a true example of never giving up&mdash;turning hard work and resilience into multiple industry awards over the past year. Her journey is all about grit, passion, and proving what&rsquo;s possible when you back yourself.&nbsp;

ABG Ep 61 - Apprentice of the Year Tamika Banks 

Darren "Hanno" Hannigan from Hanno’s Country Butcher (QLD) has taken out top honours in the Traditional Australian Sausage category at the AMIC National Awards — and it’s no surprise to those who know his work. 
This is the category is one of the hardest sausage categories to win, and it defines our industry. No gimmicks, no shortcuts — just perfect balance, flavour, and technique. And Hanno delivered!!
A huge achievement that reflects years of dedication to the craft, commitment to quality, and pride in doing the simple things exceptionally well.
We sat down with Hanno to unpack the winning snag, his philosophy, and what it means to win this prestigious award and represent Aussie butchers in a national competition.

Darren "Hanno" Hannigan from Hanno&rsquo;s Country Butcher (QLD) has taken out top honours in the Traditional Australian Sausage category at the AMIC National Awards &mdash; and it&rsquo;s no surprise to those who know his work.&nbsp; This is the category is one of the hardest sausage categories to win, and it defines our industry. No gimmicks, no shortcuts &mdash; just perfect balance, flavour, and technique. And Hanno delivered!! A huge achievement that reflects years of dedication to the craft, commitment to quality, and pride in doing the simple things exceptionally well. We sat down with Hanno to unpack the winning snag, his philosophy, and what it means to win this prestigious award and represent Aussie butchers in a national competition.

Australian Butchers Guild Episode 60 - Hanno the Sausage King - Unpacking the winning Traditional Australian sausage.

Doug Cross isn’t just shaping the future of meat retailing on the Tablelands — he’s now expanding his impact even further with the recent purchase of the old Innisfail Meat Works. We dive into what this bold move means for local producers, regional job opportunities, and the long‑term sustainability of Northern Queensland’s supply chain.

Doug Cross isn&rsquo;t just shaping the future of meat retailing on the Tablelands &mdash; he&rsquo;s now expanding his impact even further with the recent purchase of the old Innisfail Meat Works. We dive into what this bold move means for local producers, regional job opportunities, and the long‑term sustainability of Northern Queensland&rsquo;s supply chain.

ABG Podcast Ep 59 - Inside the Meat Game: Real Talk with Fieldy & Brando.

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