All Meat articles – Page 150

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    Peter’s targets kids by spicing up slices

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    ABP acquires abattoir from Chitty Group

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    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’

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Lamb producers from across the world have pledged to work together in a landmark move aimed at boosting consumption and production.

    Younger consumers needed to be encouraged to eat more, the first International Sheepmeat Forum concluded,…

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    Supermarkets hasten to restore British pork

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-10-03T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-26T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-26T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-26T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-09-05T00:00:00Z

    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

    2009-08-29T00:00:00Z

    UK chicken producers will be at a serious commercial disadvantage if Defra does not allow controversial new stocking density limits, industry representatives have warned.