Councils in Wales say they are taking steps to ensure horsemeat is not reaching schools, hospitals and homes. Some say they have been testing certain foods while others are carrying out checks with … [Read more...] about Councils in Wales check school and hospital food for horsemeat
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Horsemeat inquiry ‘to be relentless’
The inquiry into claims of horsemeat mislabelling will be "relentless", the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says. It comes after a slaughterhouse in Todmorden, West Yorkshire and a meat firm near … [Read more...] about Horsemeat inquiry ‘to be relentless’
Welsh Food Festival Event cancelled due to Glansevern Hall sale
For seven years the Welsh Food Festival has been staged at Glansevern Hall in Berriew, near Welshpool, Powys. But organisers have decided to take a year off while the property, which is on the … [Read more...] about Welsh Food Festival Event cancelled due to Glansevern Hall sale
Asda terminates Welsh Country Food lamb contract
ASDA has confirmed the termination of its lamb supply contract with Anglesey-based Welsh Country Foods, owned by Vion. The business is being placed with Dunbia through its Llanybydder and Preston … [Read more...] about Asda terminates Welsh Country Food lamb contract
Celebrity chefs help hospital food makeover
Celebrity chefs James Martin and Stephen Terry have helped draw up a list of recipes for hospital meals, under Welsh government nutrition plans. Saturday Kitchen star Martin and Abergavenny-based … [Read more...] about Celebrity chefs help hospital food makeover
Meat jobs fears as contract lost
Supermarket chain Asda has confirmed it is ending a contract with an Anglesey meat plant and has signed a deal with a Carmarthenshire firm. Up to 350 jobs are under threat at Welsh Country Foods … [Read more...] about Meat jobs fears as contract lost