All Meat articles – Page 159
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ABP acquires abattoir from Chitty Group
Anglo Beef Processors has bought Chitty Food Group's Guildford abattoir in a move it claims will give it an industry-leading geographical spread of sites. The acquisition of the abattoir and boning hall follows ABP's acquisition of a...
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Pukka Pies upgrades to family size
Pukka Pies has launched its first family-size pies with the aim of becoming market leader in the family-size hot pie market.The 700g pies come in chicken and steak varieties (rsp: £3.89) and will be in Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco from...
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Lamb industry ‘must woo younger eaters’
Lamb producers from across the world have pledged to work together in a landmark move aimed at boosting consumption and production.
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Supermarkets hasten to restore British pork
The UK's three biggest supermarkets have pledged to increase the amount of British pork they sell in response to damning new figures showing their support to be waning.Analysis by the National Pig Association's PorkWatch survey of the 12...
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Moy Park to unveil new brands to boost margins
Moy Park is planning a major rollout of branded products to spur a new era of growth under Brazilian owner Marfrig.The £779m Northern Irish chicken processor, which supplied 95% of its lines under supermarket own label, was working on a...
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Sustainable seafood fails to hook shoppers
Sustainable fishing comes last in the list of shoppers' environmental concerns according to a new survey, despite a recent publicity drive that included the film End of the Line.Consumers appear to have ignored the movie's stark warning...
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Good Little Company crosses the Irish Sea
Northern Irish producer The Good Little Company is spreading its charitable message nationwide. Its Good Little Sausages and Great Big Sausages, both made from 85% outdoor-bred pork, have gone into 150 Waitrose stores nationwide (rsp:...
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Eggs stamped on farm in Lion code update
Egg producers are being urged to stamp eggs on the farm in a move to improve supply chain traceability.The amendments to the Lion code, which will apply to caged egg producers from 31 December this year and free-range producers from 31...
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Waitrose debut for hot Swedish salmon
Luxury Swedish food brand Distinctly Scandinavia has won its first UK listing for its hot smoked salmon.The ready-to-eat salmon, smoked using traditional Swedish methods, went into 77 Waitrose stores last week [rsp: £4.94 for 180g].
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Morrisons crowned turkey retail champ
Morrisons has been named British Turkey Retailer of the Year at an awards ceremony hosted by the British Turkey Federation.The supermarket was applauded for its wide range of products and cuts, as well as its commitment to supporting...
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Princes moves tuna into cartons to boost its snacking appeal
Princes is attempting to launch tuna into the snacking category with a new cubed range that will be sold in Tetra Pak cartons a first for the fish category. Tuna Bites, which debuts in November, comes in a Tetra Recart carton and three...
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Fury as shellfish left out of FSA’s 2-a-week advice
The Food Standards Agency has been blasted by the seafood industry for failing to include shellfish in its latest consumption advice to consumers.The agency reissued its advice last week following a consultation asking stakeholders for...
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Non-organic option in Abel & Cole boxes
Abel & Cole is offering non-organic meat for the first time to meet demand for a more affordable option.The box scheme operator has added non-organic chicken, pork, beef and lamb to its portfolio.Prices in the new...
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Tesco lists Guinness pies in 300 stores
Debbie & Andrew's is to supply 300 Tesco stores with its Guinness-infused steak pies.A 600g family pie and a 250g individual pie will hit stores in October to coincide with the brewer's 250th anniversary. The pies would give...
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Tyrrells flies the flag with new flavours
Patriotic fervour has gripped upmarket potato chip company Tyrrells, which has launched a new range of British flavours as part of a year-long Great British Campaign. The new additions Welsh Rarebit, Beef Wellington and Pork &...
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Don’t quash the squash, plead chicken producers
UK chicken producers will be at a serious commercial disadvantage if Defra does not allow controversial new stocking density limits, industry representatives have warned.
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Meat chiefs say cancer claim will not hit sales
Industry figures have derided the republishing of "old" evidence linking processed meats to cancer, insisting sales will not be damaged by the negative publicity. The World Cancer Research Fund continued its long-running campaign against...
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NewsBaxter’s first brand relaunch in 80 years brings chunky soups
Baxters is introducing chunky soups in its first brand relaunch in 80 years. It is adding five chunky variants to its line-up: chicken & veg casserole; country vegetable; smoked bacon & three bean; and lamb casserole (rsp:...
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McCoy’s gets inspired by pub grub
United Biscuits is extending its McCoy's menu with pub grub-inspired crisps it says tap into the trend for classic British flavours.The limited-edition McCoy's Pub Grub crisps come in two variants: lamb & mint and roast beef &...
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Uruguay predicts fall in cattle production
The UK faces further pressure over beef supplies as Uruguayan exports fall. Uruguayan production is expected to fall by 8% during 2009 according to Uruguay's Instituto Nacional de Carnes (INAC), with a further fall anticipated in 2010....