HG WALTER

Hugh Black & Sons Ltd is one of Scotland's largest independent family-run butchery businesses, established in 1987. Headquartered in Cowdenbeath, the company operates as a manufacturer, trading company, and distributor with a workforce of 101 to 200 employees. The business maintains a comprehensive "Farm to Fork" philosophy, utilizing its own cutting plant, purpose-built factory, and private farms to ensure low food miles and full supply chain transparency. They operate 13 retail locations across Lanarkshire, Lothian, Stirling, and Fife, supported by a central production unit.

The company specializes in high-quality fresh meats, including Scotch beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and game. Notable product specializations include award-winning haggis, black pudding, and traditional pork sausages. Their beef selection focuses on Limousin cross heifer beef sourced directly from local auction markets, while their lamb is reared on the family's own farms. Beyond raw cuts, Hugh Black & Sons produces a wide range of value-added products such as Scotch pies, pastry items, deli products, and BBQ-ready kebabs and burgers.

As a member of the Q Guild of Butchers, the company is highly decorated for its craftsmanship. Their accolades include multiple Smithfield Awards, such as the Diamond Award for the UK's best black pudding and traditional pork sausages, as well as Gold status for their ribeye fillet steaks. They offer contract manufacturing and OEM services, leveraging their licensed cutting plant to serve both retail customers and B2B partners like HG Walter.

Hugh Black & Sons Ltd

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