British sausages and processed meats highlighted in ‘unfair’ cancer claims
Researchers from Queen’s University, Belfast have questioned the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) blanket classification of processed meat as carcinogenic, after finding ‘significant evidence’ gaps between processed meat treated with nitrites and nitrite-free...
Trainee chef cooks for Italian industry professionals
Zack Pegg, a 24-year-old trainee chef had an experience of a lifetime as he prepared PGI Welsh Lamb for a group of meat industry professionals from the agri-food sector in Italy, arranged by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). The delegation were visiting...
New PTF manifesto sets out priorities for a new Parliament
Trade organisation, the PTF (Provision Trade Federation) has launched a new manifestto setting out priorities for a New Parliament. Commenting on the launch Andrew Kuyk CBE, PTF director general said: “ We are delighted to be publishing our new “Changing for the...
Christmas cheer feels a little early for meat fish and poultry
Christmas is coming and consumers are looking forward to celebrating! However, in the 12 weeks to 1st December 2019 Kantar reports it has seen the primary meat market struggle with value and volumes down across processed meat and poultry and sliced cooked meats....