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Carbon data insufficient to support �eat less meat� argument, finds APPG

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A lack of robust scientific data makes the �eat less meat to save the planet� argument too simplistic and lacking credibility, according to a parliamentary report.

Red Tractor pig standard simplified

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Steps to simplify the Red Tractor standards for pigs have been taken, after a review group was tasked to make the process more efficient.

Uncertain switch to Scottish new-season lamb

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Old-season hoggarts are drying up, leading to a pick-up in volume for new-season lamb, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed.

Findlays of Portobello becomes new haggis champion

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Joe Findlay of Findlays of Portobello claimed the top prize in the Scottish Haggis championship, announced at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair (SMTF) held in Perth last Sunday (12 May).

Hong Kong meat trip deemed a success

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The biggest British meat mission to Hong Kong has been hailed a success by Bpex.

Paragon Foods claims halal lamb burgers pork-free

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A Doncaster processor at the centre of the Leicester halal lamb burger contamination claims has said independent testing showed its lamb burgers should have been declared �pork-free�.

Morrisons makes online move

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Morrisons has made a firm step into the online grocery market and struck a long-term agreement with Ocado.

Vet highlights imporatance of food assurance schemes

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The importance of food assurance schemes and their future were stressed by University of Bristol veterinary surgeon David Main at the Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum (AWFDF) on Monday (13 May).

Holland�s brings out mobile sausage roll

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

North West pie, pudding and pastry producer Holland�s Pies has announced it is launching a new sausage roll for its van sales channel in spring.

VIDEO: The Singing Butcher

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A snapshot of the Scottish Meat Trade Fair featuring the Singing Butcher.

Tesco to offer Scottish chicken in Scotland

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Tesco made a major move in support of Scottish agriculture yesterday by offering customers in Scotland 100% Scottish chicken.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen launches on-pack messages

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

All About Food is due to launch a new on-pack message for its Gourmet Burger Kitchen range to increase consumer trust in the wake of the horsemeat scandal.

Horsemeat: McAdam disputes part of Fairbairn evidence to EFRA

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Some of the information ex-commercial director of Freeza Meats James Fairbairn gave to the Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee on Tuesday was �factually incorrect� a spokesman for McAdam Food has told MeatInfo.co.uk.

Meat from non-stunned animals should be labelled, says BVA

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Former president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Bill Reilly has reiterated a call for the labelling of meat from animals that have been slaughtered without stunning, to help consumers make informed decisions.

UK union objects to EU pig inspection proposals

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Moves to limit the inspection of pig carcases in slaughterhouses are expected to be made by government officials from across the EU, including the UK, in Brussels next week.