Heatwave could impact Christmas meat
With the continuous heatwave in the UK, some meat producers have aired concerns about a possible low supply of meat in time for the Christmas period. Some British farmers are having to send animals to slaughter early, with many cows in particular being sent for slaughter now rather than later on in the autumn. Speaking to Sky News, Farmer Hugh Padfield said: “The dry summer has meant that the grass has really stopped growing. “We are...
Pastry products recalled by Addo Food Group
Addo Food Group recalls pastry products sold in Tesco, Aldi and Nisa over fears they may contain small pieces of metal wire. The Food Standards Agency has announced that both Addo and the supermarket retailers it supplies, Tesco, Aldi and Nisa, are recalling a number of pastry products including sausage rolls, pasties, pastry pies and slices because of “potential contamination with small pieces of metal wire”. A statement on the FSA’s...
The Beyond Burger launches in UK
Beyond Meat has launched its plant-protein burger to the UK market and claims it tastes and has the same texture as ground beef. Authentic Food Co. has announced a partnership with Beyond Meat, securing a distribution deal to bring the ‘Beyond Burger’ to the UK grocery/foodservice market for the first time. With apparent backing from Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Beyond Meat’s mission is to “create mass-market solutions...
ABP secures €50 million deal to supply beef to Wowprime
ABP Food Group has secured a three-year agreement valued at €50 million, with Asian restaurant chain Wowprime Corporation, to supply beef to its restaurants across China. ABP, founded by Larry Goodman, is one of Europe’s privately owned agribusiness companies. It is also said to be the largest beef processor in Ireland and a major player in the UK. The announcement was made today at an event hosted by the company in Shanghai. Wowprime...
Plant-based steak to hit Tesco stores
Tesco is to start selling 100% plant-based steak from Vivera in its stores across the UK. From 21st May, Tesco will be selling the Vivera Veggie Steak for £2.99 across 460 stores across the UK. This is a worldwide introduction for Tesco, and it is said to be the first supermarket in the world to sell the product in its stores. This 100% plant-based steak uses ingredients such as wheat and soy which allows both vegetarians and vegans...
Industry celebrates Ian Mackway’s career
Members of the meat and food industry gathered at The Farmers Club, London, yesterday (25th July) to celebrate the career of Raps UK Ltd’s general manager Ian Mackway. Ian made the decision to retire from his role with the ingredients supplier earlier this year after 28 years of service. He joined the company in 1988 when he responded to an advertisement for a new business opportunity in the UK. Back then, RAPS Gmbh & Co KG,...
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