Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep a rich source of fatty acids
Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep can have up to 10 times more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on non-pasture sources, a group of MPs has been told. In response to these findings professor Robert Pickard, of Cardiff University and a member of the Meat Advisory Panel (MAP) stressed the importance of placing emphasis on the role of fresh, lean red meat in a healthy diet. Speaking to the All Party...
Bradwell Butchery sponsors Olympic gold medallist
Bradwell Butchery in Norfolk has announced it will be sponsoring Great Yarmouth’s Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE in her campaign for Rio 2016. The shop will be providing her with a balanced, healthy diet of locally sourced meats and poultry. Owner of Bradwell Butchery, Andrew Edmonds, said: “I know with any athlete there are always potential funding problems and I am glad Jessica can now have the majority of her...
Welsh red meat industry unanimously agrees to automated system for carcase grading
Representatives of the Welsh red meat industry have unanimously agreed that an automated system for carcase grading and an objective payment system based on meat yield is necessary in order to incentivise producers and the wider supply chain. The meeting, at HCC – Meat Promotion Wales’ headquarters, attracted attendance from right across the supply chain with representatives of the farming, processing and retail sectors as well as the...
Hilton’s pre-tax profits show a growth of 1.3%
Meat processor, Hilton Food Group has released its financial results for the 52 weeks ending 28th December 2014, which show a pre-tax profit growth of 1.3% to £25.2 million. Volume sales were also up, rising 3.5% from 223,568 to 231,504 tonnes. However, unfavourable exchange rates and lower meat prices resulted in revenue falling 2.3% to £1,099 million. Investment expenditure was up 135.8% to £43.3 million as a result of the company...
Dunbia invests in a new ‘intelligent’ boning hall creating 209 new jobs in Dungannon
Dunbia Northern Ireland is making a £27 million capital investment that will lead to the creation of 209 jobs over the next three years. The investment will create an intelligent boning hall and upgrade the company’s beef mince line and diced & burger line to increase overall productivity levels and support export growth. Announcing the investment Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster said: “Dunbia is investing...
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