All Meat articles – Page 158
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NewsNow Asda launches the £3 wild salmon
Asda has defended its decision to sell a whole wild salmon for just £3.
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The Co-op comes top for sustainable seafood
The Co-operative Group, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S and Morrisons have been praised for their fish-sourcing policies by the Marine Conservation Society. The five supermarkets all achieved an MCS sustainability score of at least 68%....
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Beef and lamb set tough carbon reduction targets
The British red meat industry is hoping to ward off criticism of its environmental footprint by setting itself challenging carbon reduction targets.Levy companies Eblex and Bpex both staged events this week outlining how farmers would...
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Asda makes Red Tractor logo bigger
Asda is increasing the size of the Red Tractor logo on all its British meat to demonstrate its support for domestic sourcing.New packs, which will be launched soon, will feature a 50%-larger logo on the front of packs, while packaging to...
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Welsh lamb set for price rises as ewe numbers fall
Falling Welsh lamb production could lead to supply shortages and higher prices, producers are warning. The number of breeding ewes in Wales has fallen to below four million for the first time, 5% down on 2008 and 27% below 1997 levels,...
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Focus On Bacon & Sausages: Sales of pigmeat fly
Bacon and sausages have defied the recession and production cost pressure thanks to their ease of preparation and affortability. But premium lines are also doing well, finds Michael Barker
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Waste levels in fish and meat industries scrutinised by Wrap
A meat and fish 'resource map' is to be created to establish the extent of waste in the supply chain and find ways to reduce it.The Wrap and Envirowise-led research will examine the poultry, beef, lamb and pork chains as well as 20 types...
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Festive meat supply threat from striking UK vets
Christmas meat supplies are facing serious disruption after abattoir vets threatened strike action.
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Dickinson & Morris offers festive pies
Pork pie specialist Dickinson & Morris is launching a limited-edition Ultimate range to Tesco and Waitrose in time for Christmas. The Game Pie, an extra large authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie, and a cranberry-topped pork pie are...
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Ocado prepares cuts at depot to replicate store counter service
Ocado has employed 25 butchers and fishmongers to prepare more than 100 new meat and fish products. The staff will work in a newly constructed kitchen in Ocado's Hatfield HQ and prepare cuts to order. As well as weight, customers can...
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NewsCritical Eye... on poppers, Price and a pan-glazed Ramsay
Now, I'm quite partial to pan-glazed fillet of beef, so I was pleased to see Gordon Ramsay back on our screens with a fifth series of The F Word (especially as this format has in the past played to the foul-mouthed one's strengths unlike the...
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Moy Park to increase use of Brazilian meat
More Brazilian meat will go into Moy Park's supply chain as part of plans by parent company Marfrig to make its European operations more efficient.In a sales update last week, Brazilian business Marfrig said it had been working on...
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Ireland wants new label to boost beef sales to UK
Irish food chiefs want to adopt a Beef from the British Isles label to help them sell more meat to UK supermarkets.The initiative has been proposed by Irish food body Bord Bia to resolve the issue of how to sell beef from cattle that has...
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Tulip factory closure puts future of London Banger in jeopardy
The future of the London Banger brand is in doubt after Tulip announced proposals to cease fresh sausage production at its Peckham factory.
The Danish pork specialist has begun a 90-day consultation with staff over the closure, which… -
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Jimmy hits mainstream with premium sausages
TV star Jimmy Doherty has followed celebrity pal Jamie Oliver into the multiples with a new range of premium sausages.
The Jimmy’s Range branded classic pork sausages contain cracked black pepper and sea salt and have gone into 235 Tesco… -
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Cherry Valley wins listing at Tesco stores
Duck producer Cherry Valley has claimed a major victory in its bid to take a larger share of the retail market by winning a listing in Tesco.Cherry Valley, which was awarded Freedom Food status this month, has started supplying Grade A...
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Peter’s targets kids by spicing up slices
Peter's Foods has set its sights on the younger market with the launch of a new line of slices.The 185g slices, being launched into the Premier range, come in eight flavours including Spicy Chicken Fajita with Discovery seasoning, Ham...
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In Season: Fresh sardines
Tinned sardines have long been preferred by the British public, but now suppliers are hoping to get consumers equally enthused about the fresh variety. Sardines are in season and of high quality in October, according to industry body...
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Quota cuts hit price of cod and haddock
Dramatic quota reductions and the weakness of sterling will lead to shortages and soaring prices for the UK's favourite fish in the year ahead, fishermen have warned. North Sea fishing quotas on cod and haddock will be cut by up to 25% in...
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Cost-conscious shoppers drive up sales of chicken
Chicken is experiencing a resurgence as it becomes seen as the protein of choice for cash-strapped shoppers.Sales of chicken have plateaued in recent years, but since the recession began values have shot up 8.5% to £1.9bn and volumes...