Opportunities from soaring venison sales
New data from Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that sales of venison have soared from £1.2 million in June to £6.4 million within a year, and have been boosted by retail multiples expanding their venison ranges to cater to the growing demand. The 400% rise shows that there may be further scope for growth in the fresh meat and premium ready meal categories, according to category and shopper management specialist, Bridgethorne. “One of...
BDCI to offer support for education
The change in status of the meat industry charity, the BDCI, now means it has the opportunity to extend the objectives of the charity enabling it to offer assistance to a greater number of beneficiaries than previously, including educational initiatives. The proposal is that BDCI will support two students a year with a bursary of £5,000 each towards the costs of college/university fees. The terms of the bursary are currently being...
2 Sisters Group and Faccenda reject serious allegations
Yesterday The Guardian published a series of allegations around campylobacter failings against two members of The British Poultry Council (BPC), 2 Sisters Food Group and Faccenda, both of which supply, amongst others, some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco. The individual incidents shown appear to be breaches of good hygiene and manufacturing practice and both...
Bid to boost demand for Welsh red meat in Netherlands
A new European agent is being sought to further capitalise on the growing overseas demand for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef. Global exports of Welsh red meat were worth more than £224 million to the economy in 2013. Now Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales is looking to appoint a representative in the Netherlands to support marketing drives in the country. The move, announced at the Royal Welsh Show, follows the success of a similar...
Austrian food service sector gets taste for beef and lamb
Members of the high-end Austrian food service sector were given a taste of Quality Standard beef and lamb at a special reception in Vienna. Premium beef and lamb was served at the event in the British embassy, organised by EBLEX in conjunction with UKTI Austria, which was attended by 50 people. A similar event showcasing beef and lamb is due to take place in Cologne, Germany, later this month. Jean-Pierre Garnier, EBLEX export...
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