All Meat articles – Page 158

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    ABP buys abattoir to lift regional capacity

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Anglo Beef Processors has gained its first foothold in the West Country for more than 20 years in a move it claims will strengthen its regional focus. The purchase of Sturminster Newton Abattoir in Dorset would enhance ABP's strategy of...

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    ABP buys abattoir to lift regional capacity

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Anglo Beef Processors has gained its first foothold in the West Country for more than 20 years in a move it claims will strengthen its regional focus. The purchase of Sturminster Newton Abattoir in Dorset would enhance ABP's strategy of...

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    Other Movers: 01/08/2009

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Nick Allen has been appointed as the new director of Eblex. Allen will take up the post in October. He moves up from his current role as senior regional manager for the beef and lamb division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...

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    Haddock price set to rise as Iceland's quota is cut

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Shoppers are facing higher prices for haddock as a result of falling Icelandic supplies, experts have warned.

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    Picture This... Supersized prawn cocktail

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Prawn cocktails might have been the must-have starter on every self-respecting 70s dinner party menu, but even the most ardent lover of shellfish cuisine would baulk at this world record attempt by the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. With no...

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    Irish farmers claim Dunnes reneging on local supply pledge

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Irish sheep farmers have been protesting at Dunnes Stores' outlets across the Republic, claiming the retailer is undercutting local lamb sales by stocking cheaper New Zealand meat.

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    Irish farmers claim Dunnes reneging on local supply pledge

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Irish sheep farmers have been protesting at Dunnes Stores' outlets across the Republic, claiming the retailer is undercutting local lamb sales by stocking cheaper New Zealand meat. It was hypocritical of Dunnes to market itself as an Irish...

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    Aldi offers three-fish roast for Christmas

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Aldi has added a new three-fish roast to its Christmas range, featuring layers of smoked white fish, cod and salmon with a creamy cheese and chive sauce. The 1kg line, which goes on sale on 3 December, serves four.

    The discounter already…

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    No bitter aftertaste with new Bellaverde broccoli

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Next week sees the launch of a new sweet broccoli that its creators say meets demand for a less bitter-tasting vegetable.

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    Burgers get big boost from recession and hot weather

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Burger consumption is soaring as recession-hit shoppers turn to affordable foods - and sales are set to get a further boost as the weather gets warmer.

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    Beef processors hit by falling leather returns

    2009-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Beef processors are losing millions from the sale of cattle hides as the downturn in consumer goods hits wholesale leather ­prices.Prices paid to processors for leather have slumped by £15 per head of cattle, according to Gerry Maguire, MD...

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    Campaign Trail: Let's dance

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    The 'chicken dance' takes on a new meaning in Birds Eye's new TV ad for Reggae Reggae Chicken Chargrills. A spiced-up chicken's Jamaican dance causes a piece of plain chicken to put its back out as it copies the moves. The ad hits screens this week...

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    Bpex signs cricketer Tufnell to drive pork ideas for barbecues

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Bpex has signed up former England international Phil Tufnell to front its Lovepork barbecue campaign this summer.

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    Scottish launch cost-free animal welfare scheme

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    A Scottish alternative to the RSPCA's Freedom Food scheme has been launched, offering pig producers the chance to gain a similar welfare marque - free of charge.

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    Beef industry gives Meat Free Mondays short shrift

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    The British meat industry has derided Sir Paul McCartney's new Meat Free Monday campaign. On Monday, the former Beatle and his daughters Stella and Mary launched a campaign calling on meat eaters to give up meat one day a week. His interest...

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    Sainsbury's Hams Hall drivers facing the axe

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Nearly a quarter of all Sainsbury's delivery drivers at its distribution centre in Birmingham are at risk of losing their jobs as the retailer plans to reorganise its supply chain network. Around 70 of the 269 drivers at the 700,000 sq ft Hams Hall...

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    Pound keeps meat exports on the rise

    2009-06-13T00:00:00Z

    UK beef and lamb exports continue to soar on the back of the weak pound.Fresh and frozen beef and veal exports were up 52% to £64m in the first quarter of 2009 on the same period last year, while mutton and lamb exports were up 27% to £80m,...

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    Porkinson ad makes splash

    2009-06-13T00:00:00Z

    The Porkinson Banger has launched a national campaign that it claims represents the highest press spend in premium sausages for three years.The £500,000, 11-week consumer press campaign kicked off last week and follows Porkinson's recent...

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    Beef industry questions Greenpeace findings

    2009-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The UK beef industry has hit back at Greenpeace claims that the use of beef from companies illegally deforesting the Amazon is widespread.

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    Tesco trialling sale of RFS-sourced seafood

    2009-05-30T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has launched a trial to sell seafood caught by vessels operating under the Responsible Fishing Scheme.Sardines, sprats and scallops sourced from RFS-certified boats are being sold on Tesco fish counters in the south west, with the RFS...