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Did you know, 71% of consumers believe that the meat they are consuming when eating out is British? The reality is that just 40% of meat in restaurants, pubs, fast food outlets and cafes is produced in the UK.
Plus, by labelling the breed of meat on a menu, this does not automatically tell you where the meat has come from. For example, Aberdeen Angus Beef does not necessarily come from Aberdeen, Hereford Beef may not come from Hereford and Gloucester Old Spot Pork does not always come from Gloucester.
At the Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC) we have produced very clear ‘Best Practice Guidelines’ which are ultimately designed to help caterers tell you, their customers, of their meat buying policy in the simplest possible terms.
In fact, the Guidelines were created to ensure that compliance would involve minimal cost and upheaval for caterers AND offer advice on how they can let you know what meat you will be eating without having to wade through endless reams of small-print on menus. The Guidelines are voluntary, however, with more and more consumers wanting to know the origin of the meat when they are eating out, they represent the best way forward.
You can encourage caterers to tell you this information on their menu before it becomes required by legislation. Next time you are eating out, make a point of asking where the meat on the menu comes from. Your local eatery, whether it be a pub, restaurant, café or fast-food outlet, may already be providing this information – let us know by telling us about your local. |
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Does your local pub already supply its customers with details of where the meat they use comes from? Have you been to a restaurant which declares the origin of their meat on their menu? Tell us about your experiences when eating out; simply click below and complete the form.
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