Burger King ads banned over false vegan claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two ads from Burger King after its plant-based burger, the Rebel Whopper, was found to be unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians. The complaints surrounding the ads come after it was revealed that the burger was...
E. coli contamination forces Co-op to recall sliced pepperoni
Co-op has been forced to recall packs of its sliced pepperoni after E. coli O157 was found in the product. The retailer is now displaying point-of-sale notices in all stores that are selling the pepperoni, with the notices explaining to customers why the product is...
Pre-virus cookery classes for Scottish children held by QMS
Senior home economics pupils at Coltness High School in Lanarkshire welcomed Daniela Forbes from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) for a Scotch Beef PGI cooking masterclass, which took place at the end of February. During the session, which covered nutrition, cookery skills...
Smokery launches delivery service during lockdown
Severn & Wye Smokery in Gloucestershire has launched a telephone and online supermarket and nationwide delivery service in order to keep supplying its retail customers during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 crisis. Richard Cook of Severn & Wye Smokery,...
Supply chain urged to play its part supporting British livestock farmers
NFU and NFU Cymru are urging retailers and processors to support British beef and sheep farmers by promoting cuts of meat such as steaks and roasting joints in stores, which are now in high supply due to the complete loss of the food service market. In an open letter,...
