Consumer trust in beef intact but less so with retailers generally
Consumer trust in fresh, quality assured beef remains strong despite the horse meat scandal, new research shows. However, 69% of people say they have less trust in retailers generally. According to a YouGov survey, around three-quarters of respondents said they would not change their eating habits when it comes to fresh beef cuts and mince. However, when buying burgers, 80% of people now believe where the meat comes from is important,...
Research helps identify new steak range for foodservice sector
EBLEX is working with top chefs, foodservice suppliers and consumers to develop a new range of added value Quality Standard Mark steak cuts suitable for the foodservice market. In the first instance, all the steaks selected for the range were tested for tenderness using shear force procedures at Leatherhead Food Research. Then, over 100 consumers were asked to give feedback on the steaks, based on their flavour and tenderness...
New EBLEX board members
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed three new EBLEX board members to help steer its work enhancing the profitability and sustainability of the English beef and lamb sector. Ros Turner, Rizvan Khalid and Mark Allan will take up their roles on 1st April 2013. Rizvan is senior director of Euro Quality Lambs, a family-run abattoir based in Shropshire, with a focus on the lamb export trade. A chartered...
Testing extended to yet more beef products
The Food Standards Agency has expanded its UK-wide survey of food authenticity in processed meat products being carried out through local authorities. It will now encompass 514 different products including minced meat, meat products and meat preparations (such as kebabs with seasoning). Products such as gelatine, beef dripping, stock cubes, steak, stewing steak and ready meals which contain beef that is not minced, are also included....
Morrisons buys Blockbuster stores to gain high street presence
Morrisons has purchased of 49 Blockbuster stores from the companies’ administrators, Deloitte, as it begins an accelerated expansion of its Morrisons M local convenience estate. The deal quickly follows Morrisons’ acquisition of seven Jessops stores earlier in the year. The Blockbuster purchase gives Morrisons quick access to a significant number of high street and neighbourhood locations across the country, particularly in South East...
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