Scobie & Junor Northern Ireland Sausage Competition 2026
On Thursday 16th April 2026, Scobie & Junor Northern Ireland proudly hosted its annual Sausage Competition, celebrating the very best of the local butchery trade and determining which butcher produces Northern Ireland’s finest sausages.
This year, we received an impressive 127 entries from butchers across Northern Ireland and Donegal. Each entry was assessed through a rigorous blind tasting process by four independent judges, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout.
Competitors battled it out across three key categories:
Best Pork Sausage
Best Beef Sausage
Best Speciality Sausage
Regional winners were crowned in each category, alongside County Champions, a Best Butcher’s Apprentice, and the prestigious Supreme Champion title.
The standard of entries was exceptionally high, with very close scores across the board. Our judges were particularly impressed by the outstanding quality and craftsmanship on display — especially from the apprentices, whose work continues to set a strong benchmark for the future of the trade.
From inspection and weighing through to cooking, tasting, and scoring, the judging process was thorough and demanding. We extend our sincere thanks to our judges for their time, expertise, and dedication.
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part — your skill, passion, and commitment were evident in every entry.
Overall Champion
Best Sausage Maker in NI 2026
Gregory McGlinchy
McNicholls Eurospar, Dungiven
Regional Winners
Chef Andy Benn
No Scobie & Junor event would be complete without our Head of Culinary Development, Chef Andy Benn.
Showcasing his expertise, Andy delivered an engaging and flavour-packed demonstration, sharing insights into emerging food trends — including a preview of Summer 2027 flavours.
Attendees also had the opportunity to sample dishes featuring our latest innovations, including the new
Hot Maple Style Glaze.
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Summer 2027 Predictions
A fresh wave of summer inspiration is coming…
Our team have been busy creating the season’s most exciting flavours and inspirations, designed to help you create menus that feel fresh, vibrant and full of impact.
From bold barbecue profiles to lighter, fruit-led combinations, this collection celebrates the energy of outdoor dining and the growing demand for elevated, experience-led eating.
Inside, you’ll find a curated mix of trend insight and flavour direction to inspire your next seasonal offer.
• Bold, smoky-sweet BBQ flavours with modern twists
• Bright citrus, tropical fruit and fresh, feel-good combinations
• Globally influenced street food-style inspiration
• Elevated comfort classics designed for sharing and outdoor occasions
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Supporting Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Thanks to the incredible generosity of all involved, proceeds from entry fees and raffle ticket sales raised an outstanding £2,675 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
We are proud to continue supporting this vital charity and thank everyone who contributed to making this possible.
We are dedicated to Northern Ireland and its butcher and processor industry. Assuring you of the best service, second to none.
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