Retailers praised for stocking British beef and lamb
The NFU has welcomed the results of the latest Eblex beef and lamb watch survey, which shows that 83% of meat packs stocked in chiller cabinets are produced in Great Britain.
NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh said: “Our livestock farmers produce a product that is second to none, and we are pleased to see that the major supermarkets are choosing to back British. There has been a consistent improvement in home sourcing of beef and we now look to see this commitment carry on into the future.”
The survey, carried out in August 2011, also shows that 56% of beef and 65% of lamb packs are carrying the Red Tractor assurance logo.
Mackintosh added: “We will remain vigilant on pack labelling, including retailer support for the use of the Red Tractor logo, to ensure that customers can continue to buy beef and lamb produced to leading standards of food safety and animal welfare.”
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