http://www.meatinfo.co.uk MeatInfo en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:50 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:50 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.meatinfo.co.uk http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13687/NI_supermarket_levy__disappointing__says_retailers.html A levy for large retailers, which has passed the final stages in the Northern Ireland Assembly to become law, has attracted the criticism of retail bodies, who say it is a blow to Northern Ireland’s chances of attracting the investment it needs from global companies to secure its future economic prosperity. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13686/New_pie_plant_proposed_in_Norton.html Planning officials are considering an application for a new meat plant in Norton, North Yorkshire, which would create more than 100 new jobs. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13684/Scottish_processors_warned_over_water_wastage.html A Scottish water supplier has claimed that red meat businesses in Scotland are wasting thousands of litres of water and could reduce their usage by around 30%. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13683/Christiaanse_steps_down_from_Vion_UK.html Vion Food UK boss Ton Christiaanse has announced plans to step down from his role, following internal restructuring within the food giant. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13682/Eblex_expands_sous-vide_range.html Eblex has teamed up with master chef Steve Love to launch a second range of alternative beef cuts suitable for sous-vide cooking. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13681/UK_producers_need_to_think_global.html The future of the UK beef and lamb industry largely depends on export opportunities, according to Eblex. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13679/Rugby_player_immortalised_in_food_mosaic_.html Welsh pie-maker Peter’s has made a portrait of rugby player Jamie Roberts, using only pies, pasties and vegetables. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13680/Veggie_diet_cuts_carbon,_scientists_claim.html A new study from Lancaster University has once again put meat consumption at the top of the carbon footprint league, with headline-grabbing results. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13678/Vestey_scoops_up_Donald_Russell.html Online meat retailer Donald Russell has been snapped up by former Dewhurst owner Vestey Foods, in a deal some media outlets are claiming is worth £30m. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13677/Rippon_backs_bacon.html Bacon bosses will be hoping to hit the headlines with the appointment of broadcasting legend Angela Rippon as the face of Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13676/20-year-old_butcher_wins_Bpex_Roadshow.html A 20-year-old butcher from Bolster Moor Farm Shop, Huddersfield, won the overall champion title at the Bpex North East and Yorkshire Roadshow with his ‘traditional thick pork sausage’. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13675/AIMS_hits_back_at_FSA_claims.html Processors have hit back at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), refuting its claims it was willing to settle a dispute prior to legal action being undertaken. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13674/Scotch_pie_champion_back_in_business.html Bathgate-based butcher Paul Boyle has re-opened his shop less than a month after a criminal fire caused serious damage to the premises. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13673/ANM_announces_Sheffield_closure.html The ANM Group has confirmed the closure of its Yorkshire Premier Meat site in Sheffield. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/13665/High_costs_wipe_out_rising_Scottish_farm_income.html Scottish Rural Affairs secretary Richard Lochhead has said the Scottish government will redouble its efforts to reduce input costs on Scottish farms in order to help the food and farming industry benefit from rising incomes. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT