British Sausage Week finalists revealed
The competition to discover Britain’s Greatest Bangers, as part of British Sausage Week (4th-10th November), just stepped up a notch with the revelation of the multiple retail sector finalists. Five supermarket sausages are in the running of being crowned the nation’s best, after two intense rounds of judging. The final five will be awarded at a prestigious presentation ceremony in London on Friday 1st November, with celebrity...
QMS to focus on uptake of technology to improve confidence and sustainability
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced plans to sharply focus its industry development work of grassroots activities aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability and confidence of the Scottish red meat industry. QMS has undertaken a review of the structure and activities of its industry development department and, following the conclusion of this review, a number of changes have today (Wednesday October 23rd) been confirmed....
2014 Meat Management Industry Awards underway
The Meat Management Industry Awards 2014 are underway, recognising excellence throughout the meat industry. Retailers, manufacturers, butchers and readers can now enter their meat and poultry products for judging in the following categories: The Catering Butcher Award; Manufacturer of the Year; Best Equipment / Machinery Supplier; Best Trade Organisation; Best Website Based Business; Supermarket / Multiple Meat Retailer of the Year;...
ASA rules against complaint about BPEX advert
The Advertising Standards Agency has ruled against a complaint made by Compassion in World Farming (CiWF) concerning a Red Tractor advertisement, which featured outdoor pigs. The advert showed celebrity farmer Jimmy Doherty on his own free-range farm, with pigs and piglets wandering around, and Doherty saying: “Now, more than ever, it’s important to know where all your meat comes from, and I think the easy way to do that is to trust...
Ingredients supplier launches loyalty club
Food ingredients supplier, Newly Weds Foods has announced the launch of a new loyalty club, called The World Of Great Taste. The World Of Great Taste has been created with the independent butcher and small to medium processor in mind. Joining the scheme allows members direct access to technical, marketing and development information via its new website. Members are also invited to make contact via e-mail or phone. A butchers’ blog...
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