All Meat articles – Page 51
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NewsWaitrose cuts nitrite use across fresh bacon and gammon ranges
The retailer has followed a similar move by the Co-op on its bacon range in January
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NewsFSA slammed by Unison over handling of Covid-19 in meat plants
The regulator’s ‘hands-off approach’ was putting workers at risk of contracting Covid-19, the union warned
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Analysis and FeaturesHow do UK food standards differ from the rest of the world?
Chlorinated chicken is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ways UK food standards vary from those around the world. So what other differences are there?
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NewsTulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
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Analysis and FeaturesAre meat factories more susceptible to coronavirus outbreaks?
A series of outbreaks have raised alarm over worker conditions. But the industry says it has prioritised safety, and shouldn’t be a scapegoat
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NewsIndustry bosses hit back at claims meat factories are ‘virus breeding grounds’
Earlier this week Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said it was investigating the theory that the ‘cold and damp’ conditions at meat plants may make them ‘predisposed’ to coronavirus outbreaks
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Comment and OpinionThe pandemic is the right time for a refreshing debate on meat
The drop in anti-red meat sentiment provides perfect timing for the launch of US book Sacred Cow, which makes the case for well-raised meat
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NewsTesco promotional push on beef cuts helps drive 40% demand increase for steaks
Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns
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NewsFinnebrogue Artisan appoints Andrew Nethercott as new MD
He replaces Brian McMonagle, who left in March 2019
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NewsUK meat suppliers fear loss of EU exports following Brexit transition
Time was now running out to safeguard future export orders, the BMPA said
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NewsGlobal meat industry ‘highly vulnerable’ to more pandemics, warns FAIRR
FAIRR concluded 44 of the world’s 60 largest meat, fish and dairy businesses were at ‘high risk’ of both creating another pandemic
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NewsCalls to add skilled abattoir workers to post-Brexit shortage occupation list
Meat processors have warned a 15% shortfall of skilled slaughterhouse labour could worsen without action
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NewsThe Black Farmer pushes into turkey with premium range
The brand is set to launch a four-strong range of chilled breasts, breast steaks, leg mince breast mince and quick cook st…
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NewsSausage and bacon sales soar as locked-down Brits embrace the fry-up
Sales rocketed in the four weeks to 9 April, with sausages up 30.8% on the same period last year, and bacon up 29.6%
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NewsDanish Crown enjoys best-ever start to the year after Tulip divestment
The Danish farming co-op saw net profit climb 46% on the back of its sale of UK processor Tulip and soaring demand
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NewsChinese demand for pork creates competition for UK pig market
Chinese pork imports surged by more than 150% in March on the same month last year
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NewsFinnebrogue extends Naked meat brand into plant-based
The range of four products are made from mushrooms and went on sale this week in Waitrose
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NewsTesco launches barbecue-focused Fire Pit meat range
The range was launched in Ireland last May and started rolling out across Tesco’s stores in Great Britain ahead of last Friday’s bank holiday
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NewsCapVest adds Irish pork producer M&M Walshe to Karro and Young’s
Private equity investor CapVest has acquired Irish pork producer M&M Walshe for its Eight Fifty Food Group vehicle, which already houses Karro and Young’s Seafood.
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NewsHorsemeat seized in Europe as experts predict rise in food fraud from coronavirus
The risk of food crime has soared as foodservice collapse and closure of meat processing plants has created a dramatic imbalance in supply and demand