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Burgers

Halal burger test result in Leicester challenged, supplier considers legal action

17 May 2013 | By Julia Glotz

The company accused of supplying a halal lamb burger contaminated with pork to Leicester schools is claiming new information shows the product did not contain any pork after all. It is now considering legal action.

Pigs

Westfield shoppers get chance to ‘virtually’ feed pigs

16 May 2013 | By Richard Ford

Shoppers are being given the chance to “virtually” feed pigs at Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd’s Bush today in a new event aimed at connecting shoppers with the source of their food.

Meat

Hilton Food finds the going tough in UK and Ireland

15 May 2013 | By Richard Ford

Hilton Food Group has hailed a strong performance on the Continent but admits the UK and Ireland remain tough in the wake of ‘horsegate’.

European map

Horsemeat: The European web

09 Apr 2013 | By Julia Glotz

Since ‘horsegate’ erupted, EU countries have issued more than 50 alerts about horsemeat adulteration of meat products. Our maps show the European spread…

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Dairy cows

Cornish farmer challenged to identify his cows by touch Video

10 Apr 2013 | By Jon Yeomans

A Cornish farmer has been set the unusual challenge of identifying a line-up of his own cows by touch alone.

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Meat & fish special report 2013

29 Apr 2013 | By Julia Glotz

In the year of the ‘horsegate’ scandal, we survey the meat and fish industry, with key interviews, stats and analysis on the trends shaping the sector.

Focus on BBQ

Focus on barbecue

28 Mar 2013 | By Rob Brown, Nick Hughes

After a washout BBQ season in 2012, how will consumers respond to ‘horsegate’? Is posh the answer? And how can low & slow help?

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