Industry leaders will lay out their vision for the UK and global Wagyu market at Warrendale Wagyu’s 2024 conference held in partnership with the British Wagyu Association.
A staggering 400 farming delegates are set to gather in Lincolnshire for Warrendale Wagyu’s annual conference this September to hear from industry professionals on the future of the UK and global Wagyu market.
The UK’s leading manufacturer of Wagyu beef has lined up a host of leading speakers from Aldi, Flat Iron, Dovecote Park, and others including Argentinian Meat Sommelier and World Steak Challenge judge Lean Gentini.
Taking place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of September, the two-day event will provide delegates with the opportunity to attend thought-provoking talks, immerse themselves in live Q&A’s, tour trailblazing facilities and network with like-minded individuals.
Day One will be kicked off with introductions from Warrendale’s founder, Jim Bloom, and Richard Saunders of the British Wagyu Association (BWA). Session one will then dive into the story of Warrendale Wagyu so far, led by managing director Tom Richardson, with contributions from Dovecote Park, Aldi and Flat Iron representatives who will offer processor, retailer and customer perspectives. Rounding off the session will be a panel Q&A chaired by BWA Director Chris Dickinson.
Session two will explore the Wagyu global outlook, including beef and nutritional insights from Leandro Gentini, as well as discussions on the changing narratives around the British meat industry from Professor David Hughes.
As the first day wraps up, delegates will enjoy an evening of dining and entertainment on a South American theme followed by a charity raffle and after-dinner speech from former international rugby union referee and beef farmer, Nigel Owens.
The second day’s main event will be a tour of the 2,000+head Wagyu growing and finishing enterprise at Gary & Jayne Hancock’s nearby Park Farm for Warrendale Wagyu’s integrated scheme with additional talks on nutrition, health and general management.
Tom Richardson at Warrendale Wagyu says: “Our annual conference enables farmers and those in the beef industry to be part of the journey when it comes to the growing UK and global Wagyu market. Each year, we feel so proud to be bringing together some of the industry’s most prominent brands, and their leading professionals, to share valuable insights and projections for the future.
“For those involved or interested in being involved in the UK Wagyu market there are a few places remaining so we encourage people to come along and hear more about the industry.”
Two wrap-around additional visits have also been put together: a tour of Wyndford Wagyu’s Fullblood Herd near Newport, Shropshire (afternoon of Weds 18th September) and a visit to Dovecote Park’s Skellingthorpe processing facility (afternoon of Fri 20th September) - please note numbers are limited.
Open to Warrendale partners, BWA members and invited guests, full conference information including location and registration details can be found HERE on the Warrendale Wagyu Farmers website. Prices start at £159 (single) and £238 (double). Those interested in attending can also contact hannah@warrendale-wagyu.co.uk.