John Robertson & Sons (Hamcurers) the parent company of Robertson’s Fine Foods of Ayrshire announce major capital investment in the company with the opening of a second food processing unit in Ayrshire. As one of Scotland’s biggest pork and bacon producers, Robertson’s has invested £3 million into the business partly funded through a six-figure grant […]
This summer, a cutting edge steak and liquor bar concept that champions the unsung hero of the meat world, the hanger steak, will open in south-west London. On a mission to bring steak ‘stripped back’ at affordable prices with simple, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, Hanger SW6 is set to become the neighbourhood’s new gem […]
Smithfield launches its largest US broadcast advertising buy, featuring the “Flavor Hails from Smithfield” campaign, which celebrates the brand’s craftsmanship, culinary history, and commitment to flavor. The multimillion-dollar advertising campaign rolls out in two waves throughout the fall and winter over US network and cable television. “This national broadcast advertising buy marks another critical milestone […]
Welsh Lamb has launched its first fully integrated TV-led campaign, created by AgencyUK. The ad features three generations of a family enjoying lunch when lamb is brought to the table, prompting the family toddler to announce “Lamb!” While his doting mother celebrates the little boy’s first word, his foodie father is less impressed, setting the […]
After a very popular residency in Soho during late 2013, The Fat Bear team are looking to sink their teeth into new dining projects for 2014. They will be hosting a series of ‘Beefsteak’ events, a staple of New Jersey and New York cow aficionados, on a fortnightly basis from May 25th until July 6th […]
To promote its new rabbit pizza, New Zealand-based pizza company Hell Pizza created an attention-grabbing billboard that was made from hundreds of real rabbits. “Rabbit Pizza,” the billboard advertised. “Made from real rabbit. Like this billboard”. “As well as being a delicious meat, and even quite cute, rabbits are unfortunately also a noted pest that […]
The branding agency Fauna has come up with a clever and minimalist packaging for meat and cheese. Created for the CORELLA meat and cheese store in Barcelona, Spain, these labels use square boxes to point out which part of the animal the meat came from. This information is certainly helpful for customers, as they would […]
According to Meat and Meat Products 2014, a new Market Report from market intelligence provider Key Note, rising industry costs and inflation led to market growth of 6.9% between 2012 and 2013. Yet these factors disguised a gradually declining demand for meat in the UK, based on increasing prices and the exposure of the horsemeat […]
In order to strategically align the Canadian beef cattle industry in the Asian market, Canada Beef is positioning its operations in the region to maximize current export opportunities and set the industry for future growth. “The Asian market continues to be an important market for Canadian beef and veal exporters providing opportunities to increase carcass […]
Scientists have managed to grow cells from cows into strips of muscle, which were then combined into a patty, cooked and served up to food experts. This world’s first lab-grown burger is the brainchild of the Netherlands-based Professor Mark Post of Maastricht University, who said that while this is “a very good start”, it will […]