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January Newsletter
Bringing game to a totally new consumer
The UK’s Largest Game Processor to Only Collect from BGA Shoot Members from Next Season
Lincolnshire Game will be requiring all estates to be part of the BGA assurance scheme
Samworth Brothers
BGA Secures New Markets for Game with one of the UK's Largest Food Manufacturers.
BGA In The Press: December 2019
Highlights from press coverage featuring the BGA through December
January Newsletter
Introducing the new Game Farm Audits and Mycoplasma Testing
Game Farm Audits
Following a successful pilot scheme in 2019, this will be rolled out nationally from January 1st 2020
Job Opportunity: Managing Director
Job description for Managing Director role
Chairman Statement
Ivan Shenkman Announces Managing Director's Departure
2019 Highlights
BGA Marketing and Events Highlights 2019
British Game Alliance Processor Update
How the BGA works with the UK's Game Processors
Lloyd’s Register (Acoura) Job Opportunity
Join the team of British Game Alliance Auditors
Celebrating British Game Week 2019
A summary of British Game Week: 25th November - 1st December 2019
BGA in the Press: November 2019
Highlights from press coverage of the BGA this month
Eat Wild – One Year On
A year of Eating Wild with the British Game Alliance
Great British Game Week
25th November - 1st December 2019
BGA in the Press
Highlights from Octobers press coverage involving the BGA
November Newsletter
BGA Opposes Licensing
British Game Alliance Logos
We explain the significance of our different logos
Market Access and Government Meetings
Discovering new avenues for game and working with government stakeholders.
Eat Game Awards
The British Game Alliance are proud to partner with the Eat Game Awards to sponsor the Best Chef Regularly Serving Game Award
BGA Interview with The Gun Shop on YouTube
Who the BGA are, and some questions from The Gun Shop's social media followers
BGA in the Press
Highlights from our September press coverage
Game Meat Monday: Jamaican Spiced Partridge in Flatbread
Another superb Game Meat Monday from Ben
Packington Estate and British Game Alliance Event
Packington Estate and the BGA partner to discuss the benefits of game meat
GWCT Lead Q&A
The GWCT answer some of the most common questions regarding lead shot
The BGA Audit
Some of the most common non-compliances on the BGA Shoot Audit
Game Meat Monday: Crispy Chilli Partridge
Another brilliant Asian-inspired dish by Ben
Polypropylene Facts
An environmentally responsible product used in our Record Books
Game Meat Monday: Duck Arancini
Another fantastic recipe by Ben celebrating the start of the duck and partridge seasons
Newsletter: August 2019
Hong Kong Deal, Dispelling Rumours, the Glorious Twelfth and Ambassadors
BGA Myths Busted
We address some of the most pressing rumours circulating
British Game Alliance Ambassadors
Learn about our Ambassador scheme and meet our Ambassadors
Trade agreement in Hong Kong and Macau
The British Game Alliance secured trade agreement for 250,000 game birds in Hong Kong and Macau
BGA in the Press
August Coverage Highlights
The Glorious Twelfth – 2019
Grouse Runs, Cooking in the Field and Fine Dining
Newsletter: July 2019
BGA monthly update: Japan, Stop The Cull and Game Fair
Game Meat Monday: Roast Grouse with Fresh Pea Risotto
A special recipe from Ben in honour of the Glorious 12th
12 Facts About Grouse
In honour of the fast-approaching Glorious 12th, here are 12 of our favourite facts about Grouse
Tom Adams Speaks at The Game Fair
The BGA Managing Director, Tom Adams discuss Eat Wild and the BGA at The Game Fair
BGA at The Game Fair 2019
British Game Alliance exhibited at The Game Fair 2019
Talking Game – Grouse Burger Recipe
In celebration of the new Talking Game we have taken this recipe from the newest edition, created by Jeff Claudio chef at Lyle's
BGA In The Press
Press Coverage of the BGA from July 2019
The British Game Alliance Secure Trade Meetings In Japan
The British Game Alliance (BGA) is pleased to announce its market outreach in Japan was successful earlier this month.
BASC Legal Challenge To Wild Justice
BASC ready to fight legal challenge to rearing and releasing game birds
STAG Training – Gamekeepers Welfare Trust
The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust have designed a course with ex-marines to tackle difficult issues faced by gamekeepers
Game Meat Monday: Duck Spring Rolls
A fantastic adaptation of a takeaway favourite by Ben Gilbert
BGA In The Press – Meat Management
Meat Management article on the BGA and the new markets and new product development we have been creating
BGA Statement On Stop The Cull
Statement from Tom Adams, Managing Director of the BGA
Countryside Alliance Advise On Dealing With Shoot Saboteurs
‘Better safe than sorry’ when dealing with shoot saboteurs, says the Countryside Alliance
Job Opportunity – Internship Role
Fantastic opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and to work as a part of a start-up business.
Game Meat Monday: Spicy Pheasant and Rice
Another great recipe from Ben for Game Meat Monday
House of Commons and House of Lords Letter
A letter signed by nearly forty Members of Parliament and House of Lords showing the importance of the BGA.
The British Game Alliance Launch Game Farm Audit
The BGA has a pilot scheme in place this summer and, following analysis of the information gathered, aims to roll this out nationally.
BGA in the Press
Highlights from this months press coverage involving the BGA
Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Parmesan
Ben's take on a simple yet delicious classic
The Launch of Twelve New and Innovative Game Products
Lord Mark Price addresses guests on the innovation in game
British Game Alliance Works with Game Processors in Workshop Series
The British Game Alliance has commenced a series of workshops with the UK's game processors, to better facilitate a working relationship and unified supply chain for British game ahead of this season.
Game Meat Monday: Roasted Partridge with Leek and Bacon Risotto
Another fantastic Game Meat Monday recipe by Ben
BGA Explained
Our new BGA Explained document
British Game Alliance Exceeds 500 Shoot Members
Significant Milestone Reached
BGA in the Press
Highlights from this months press coverage involving the BGA
Newsletter: May 2019
New Markets, Updates to Shoot Standards, 50p Levy
BGA’s Evidence for DEFRA’s Review of the General Licence
Please Find Below Our Submission To The Review
Shoot Talk – London
Come and listen to Tom in London to find out more about what we do
Shoot Talk – Edinburgh
Would you like to learn more about the BGA? Come and listen to Tom speak in Edinburgh
Shoot Talk – Yorkshire
Come and listen to Tom speak at Swinton Park to learn more about the BGA and what we do
The British Game Alliance Secure First Inward Trade Mission for Game
Opening New Markets For Game
Game Meat Monday: Katsu Pheasant
Ben's take on a Katsu Curry using Pheasant
Wild Justice – Natural England General Licence
Recent media events highlight the need for credible self-regulation within the shooting industry.
North Lodge Farm Conference
Sustainable shooting and bringing assured game to the forefront
BGA in the Press
Highlights from press coverage involving the BGA
Game Meat Monday: BBQ Spatchcock Pheasant
Barbecuing at its best.
Newsletter: April 2019
Brand Partners, Member Benefits and Antibiotic Reduction.
BGA Response to Natural England Revoke of General Licences
We need to regulate on our terms, protecting the game industry
Member Benefits
Details of our new Member Benefits Scheme
Raisthorpe Simulated Clay Day
Monday 15th July - In aid of Cancer Research and British Game Alliance
Important Joint Communication: Spring 2019
We must keep driving down antibiotic use in game birds
Clarifying The Correct Game Disposal
Trying To Clear Up Any Confusion Regarding The Disposal Of Game
Partridge Parcel
Similar to a pasty, here is Ben's take on a partridge parcel.
Cotesbatch Incident Outcome
Acoura report on the Cotesbatch Incident
End of Season Survey Feedback
We respond to some of the most recurrent queries from our End of Season Survey.
Season Summary 2018 / 2019
Read our Chairman's Statement and download our full Season Summary here.
Shoot Member Referral Scheme
Earn 20% discount on your renewal fee
Newsletter: March 2019 – BGA Spring Update
Audit information, survey feedback and our announcement with BASC
Game Meat Monday: Buttermilk Pheasant
Fried pheasant at it's finest.
Countryside Alliance – The Shoot
A short video from Countryside Alliance and Game To Eat on The Shoot
BGA In The Press
Highlights from press coverage involving the BGA
BASC Backs British Game Alliance (BGA) With Support Package
Industry partnership securing the future of shooting
Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Schnitzel with Mac and Cheese
A quick alternative to the classic Mac & Cheese
Ambassador Scheme
Meet the British Game Alliance Ambassadors
British Game Alliance Explained
A handy PDF that you can download and circulate which should answer any pressing questions regarding the British Game Alliance.
Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Pot Pie
In celebration of British Pie Week, Mr Drake has created this delicious Pheasant Pot Pie.
Clarifying The Shoot Audit
The shoot audit is not to be feared
Game Meat Monday: Pigeon Chilli
This is my take on the classic chilli con carne using pigeon.
Game Meat Monday: Hunters Pheasant
Delicious, versatile dish with pheasant breasts.
Newsletter: January 2019
Game Disposal and First Season Feedback
Correct Game Disposal
A short summary on how to dispose of your game in the correct manner.
Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Roulade
Pheasant and bacon the perfect combination, a new twist on the classic collaboration.
The BGA Team Hit The Streets For The Eat Wild Campaign
We headed out of the office to spread the word on game.
Game Meat Monday: BBQ Pheasant Pizza
This is a very flexible recipe that I thought I’d put in as a bit of inspiration to get the youngsters involved with game preparation and cooking as every kid loves pizza.
Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Korma
Spice up Monday night with this delicious curry.
Christmas Newsletter 2018
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
New BGA Assured Stockists
New markets for the British game industry.
The Supply of Wild Game Birds & Meat
Before you decide to become a game handling business there are a number of steps you need to consider.
Highlights of 2018
Snapshots from the first year of the British Game Alliance
Meeting with DEFRA minister to discuss British game
Tom Adams, Managing Director meets with Defra Minister, Dr Therese Coffey MP along with Liam Stokes, Countryside Alliance and Jim Shannon MP.
Game Meat Monday – PARTRIDGE CARBONARA
Ben Gilbert, the winner of our Game Week Competition, is now our weekly Game Meat Monday Blogger
Newsletter: December 2018
Celebrating Game Week, 50p levy and BGA in the media.
Great British Game Week
A celebration of all that is great about game
Food Matters Live
Tom our Managing Director talks at the Food Matters Live event.
Game Week Winner: Pheasant Burger Recipe
Congratulations to Ben Drake for this glorious creation he entered in our British Game Week Competition. Read in his words how he makes it.
Donations Raised Through The 50p Levy
We are delighted to announce that Roxtons and Ian Coley Sporting have raised a tremendous £43,000 towards the British Game Alliance Fighting Fund.
300 Members Now Part of the British Game Alliance
The BGA has hit another colossal milestone
Who’s Involved With The BGA?
Meet the team working for the BGA on a day to day basis, the Board and Advisory Committee
New British Game Alliance Stockists
Restaurants, hotels and wholesalers all now using British Game Alliance assured game.
Game Meat Monday: Partridge Satay
Quick, easy and delicious
November Newsletter – Part 1
Assurance Scheme and Audits
Feedback From Acoura Shoot Audits
BGA complete successful first round of audits. Shooting's first ever fully independent auditing process is up and running.
British Game Assurance Scheme’s FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions regarding the assurance scheme answered here.
Membership Welcome Packs
British Game Alliance launch Record Book for shoot members
Celebrity Chefs show their support for The British Game Alliance’s Eat Wild campaign
Famous chefs give Eat Wild their seal of approval at the campaign launch to get people to think differently about game
BGA feature of Countryside Alliance podcast
Tom Adams features on the Countryside Alliance's podcast
British Game Alliance Newsletter: October 2018 – Part 2
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
GunsOnPegs Support
The GunsOnPegs team have made it easier for you to shoot with an assured shoot.
New BGA Stockists
The newest places providing British Game Alliance assured game to the market.
Eat Game Awards
The BGA team and their guests attended the Eat Game Awards at Boisdale Canary Wharf
Game Kofta Kebabs with Red Onion Salsa
Made with pheasant and partridge, our take on the popular spicy meatballs brings together the stars of wild game. Serve it as part of Middle Eastern-inspired mezze with lots of warm pitta bread, homemade hummus, and roasted aubergines, or wrap in flatbreads for an easy supper.
BGA New Stockists
The BGA is securing wholesaler and restaurant listings in its bid to grow the wild game market.
Eat Wild with the British Game Alliance
The British Game Alliance has just launched Eat Wild, its new consumer-facing campaign, the launch event will be held on 18th October 2018.
British Game Alliance Newsletter: October 2018 – Part 1
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
200 shoots sign up to secure the future of shooting
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has hit a significant milestone, as 200 shoots have now signed up as members.
British Game Alliance finishes it’s training for “shoot auditors”
On 10th and 11th September, the British Game Alliance (BGA) finished its training course for its shoot assessors at Loddington House, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) scientific centre.
British Game Alliance Newsletter: September 2018
British Game Alliance to supply thousands of British shops and restaurants with wild game
The BGA is securing wholesaler and restaurant listings in its bid to grow the wild game market.
Stockists are now able to buy BGA assured game online
In a first for the industry, the British Game Alliance (BGA) has launched a new stockist matching tool that makes it easy to order BGA Assured game.
British Game Alliance appoints Nigel Haworth
The British Game Alliance has appointed celebrity chef Nigel Haworth as the ambassador of its consumer campaign.
British Game Alliance appoints award-winning agency to promote game to the public
Ultimate Pheasant Burger
Michael Gove Welcomes the British Game Alliance, and so should you!
British Game Alliance Newsletter: August 2018
Shooting industry unites to set ‘best practice’ guidelines
British Game Alliance receives huge support at The Game Fair, as figures reveal over two thirds of guns want to shoot somewhere assured
Labour policy in Wales demonstrates why we need the British Game Alliance
BGA Managing Director features on Farming Today
British Game Alliance Newsletter: July 2018
Meet the British Game Alliance’s new members
The British Game Alliance welcome new board members
Spiced Spatchcock Partridge
Partridge Tikka Masala with Fragrant Pilau Rice
British Game Alliance Launch Event
The British Game Alliance launches to ensure a sustainable future for the game industry
British Game Alliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Recipe of the Month
Breast of Pheasant with Beetroot Remoulade, Roasted Apple & Hazelnuts
Introducing British Game Alliance
The Shooting Community Unites To Launch New Game Marketing Initiative