All Eggs articles – Page 61

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    Turkey import ‘cancer’ blasted

    2005-10-01T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK’s leading turkey producers has launched a scathing attack on buyers who source meat from overseas.Andy Lewins, joint MD of Cranberry Foods, said Britain’s turkey sector had shrunk dramatically in the past 12 years and would...

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    Christmas Sensations

    2005-09-17T00:00:00Z

    Walkers has tweaked its snacks range for Christmas, which includes its first pretzels, with the launch of Sensations Pretzels in 175g bags in Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper and Roasted Red Pepper.Walkers Christmas Turkey and Paxo crisps...

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    No chickening out

    2005-09-17T00:00:00Z

    Concern over animal welfare standards has led to a widespread switch to free range and barn eggs in recent years. Now attention is turning to chickens and other animals reared for meat. Liz Hamson reportsAppalling pictures of hens...

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    ‘Baffling’ rise in chicken sales

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Chicken meat producers admit they are baffled by figures showing a sharp rise in sales in the two weeks after a high-profile TV documentary criticised modern farming techniques.Charles Bourns, poultry chairman at the National Farmers’ Union and...

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    So good for Sainsbury with Harvey on board

    2005-08-27T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has snapped up former Somerfield meat buyer Tom Harvey to fill the role of chicken buyer. Harvey joins the retailer after two and a half years at Somerfield where he bought fish, poultry and red meat products.Starting as a fish...

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    BPC hits back at ‘damaging’ fat level claims

    2005-08-27T00:00:00Z

    Chicken processors are to fight claims that fat content in broilers has risen dramatically.Opponents of industrial chicken farming claim that chickens on sale in supermarkets contain more than twice the fat they did in the 1940s. The claims...

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    Columbus chicken on its way

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    The man behind the Columbus Egg phenomenon is seeking producers and retailers to embrace Columbus chicken.Billed as the “new fish”, because of its Omega-3 content, Columbus chicken represents the antithesis of the intensively produced,...

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    Hock burn claims ‘dubious’

    2005-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Poultry bosses have hit out at fresh allegations of poor welfare standards in the chicken sector.The RSPCA claimed this week that 82% of chickens sold in supermarkets suffered from hock burns – ammonia burns on their lower legs that can be...

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    Farmers back call for chicken hike

    2005-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Poultry farmers say they need an increase of up to 3p/kg on liveweight chicken prices to cover soaring costs.National Farmers’ Union poultry chairman Charles Bourns said a survey of the NFU’s poultry producer group – made up of 12 of the...

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    Innovation in turkey hailed

    2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

    The big four retailers plus Somerfield and the Co-op have been shortlisted in the Retailer of the Year category in this year’s British Turkey Awards.A record 145 entries were received for the 10 categories in the awards scheme, which this year...

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    On the Campaign Trail

    2005-07-09T00:00:00Z

    >>Maltesers for sitcom fans… Kiss for new onken yoghurt… Malibu keeps it in perspective… Bernard Matthews goes beyond essentials…Budget £1m Manufacturer MasterfoodsMaltesersChocolate bitesize brand Maltesers...

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    Chicken bites for fridge raiders

    2005-07-09T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Foods is moving its Mattessons chilled meats brand into new snacking territory in an attempt to wrestle market share from brands such as Unilever’s Peperami.Fridge Raiders Chicken Bites are bite-sized chicken pieces that Kerry said would...

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    Two Morrisons products withdrawn

    2005-05-18T08:47:00Z

    Two own-label products from Morrisons have been withdrawn from sale.The products – Morrisons Bettabuy chicken casserole and Morrisons Bettabuy stewed steak – were withdrawn after routine tests detected traces of peanut that aren’t mentioned...

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    Processors come into the fold

    2005-05-14T00:00:00Z

    British Chicken Marketing’s promotional activity has been so successful that virtually 100% of the chicken processing sector has now subscribed to the organisation.At the beginning of April, BCM ran Roast a British Chicken Weekend, an...

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    Three more Para Red products withdrawn

    2005-05-12T08:20:00Z

    Three more products have been found to contain the illegal food dye Para Red.The Food Standards Agency has ordered the withdrawal from sale of Discovery Salsa Wrap ‘n’ Roll and Taco seasoning, along with Iceland’s ready cooked sliced chicken...

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    Sun Valley spices up chicken range

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Sun Valley Foods has unveiled its latest range of chicken-based meals with a fresh brand identity and packaging design.The four products (rsp: £2.68) available this month include: Battered Citrus mini chicken fillets and Barbecue Chicken breast...

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    Advantage of Freedom

    2005-03-26T00:00:00Z

    Turkey producer Attwells has launched a range of turkey-based Caribbean-style ready meals under the RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme.Attwells managing director Mike Attwell said the Freedom Food farm assurance scheme – which focuses on welfare...

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    ‘Unfair treatment’ by Oliver

    2005-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Bernard Matthews says retail sales of its Turkey Twizzlers have gone up, despite being attacked by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and banned from the menus of many school dinners.The company has accused Oliver of unfairly targeting the brand in...

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    noodle debut

    2005-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Peperami is making a surprise move into the snack noodle market.Supplier Unilever UK Foods is introducing Peperami Noodles in 89g blocks in original, chicken, barbecue and hot and spicy flavours.Marketed as a snack or light meal, the...

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    Peperami breaks into noodles

    2005-03-12T00:00:00Z

    Spicy sausage brand Peperami is making a surprise move into the snack noodle market.Supplier Unilever UK Foods is introducing Peperami Noodles in 89g blocks in original, chicken, barbecue and hot & spicy flavours.The entrance of such a...