useful links

Links to meat trade organisations and other useful points of contact

5 A Day Campaign - Information on the 5 fruit and veg a day campaign

AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board - Set up on 1 April 2008 to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of various agriculture and horticulture sectors within the UK

Big Barn helps you to find locally produced food in your area

BNF - British Nutrition Foundation for information on diet and health

British Sandwich Association

Butchers-Online.net - provides a listing of butchers who are National Federation of Meat and Food Traders members

FSA - Food Standards Agency, an independent food safety watchdog

Guide & information about Farmers Markets in your area

Guild of Q Butchers listing of quality independent butchers

HGCA Farmhouse Breakfast Week every January - Information on activity during the week

Lookforthemark - How to find the Pork Quality Standard Mark when out shopping

MeatandHEALTH.com - Nutritional information about meat and it's role within a balanced diet

MeatMag.com - Meat and Poultry News online magazine

MeatOrigin.co.uk - Menu Transparency - Know where your meat comes from when eating out

MeatandEDUCATION.com - A food education website with video clips, interactive games, downloadable classroom material and resource order facility

National BBQ Week - during end of May

Rare Breeds Survivial Trust - Traditional Breed Meat Marketing Scheme

Salt Reduction Campaign - how to reduce salt in your diet

British Sausage Week - Information on activity happening either nationally or in your area - campaign is held every October.

Sausage Fans.com - where to find Britains best sausage shops

Sausage Links.co.uk - news, views and where to find Britains best sausages

Thinkvegetables.co.uk - the definitive source of information about vegetables