2 CRAFTBUTCHER l OCTOBER 2017
MEMBERS NEWS
NFMFT AUTUMN ROADSHOW INCLUDING FESTIVE PRODUCTS COMPETITION
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MEAT & FOOD TRADERS
COMMENT
COMPULSORY display of Food Hygiene Ratings (FHRs) in England is something of an obsession with the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ever since the ‘ticks’ and
‘smiley faces’ of voluntary schemes in the ‘noughties’, the public according to ‘Which’ although wanting to know, continue to be confused and make little sense as to why premises with a 0 can trade and others with a 1 or 2 are safe, while those with 3, 4 or 5 are safer still. Consumers understand
that higher ratings in hospitality mean more facilities, greater comfort and perhaps a better menu - accepting compromise being made according to price paid. But can the same ever apply to food safety? Can standards be compromised in the same way as quality? Particularly when the FSA
repeatedly tell consumers ‘there is no compromise’ and that they should expect food bought in a ‘greasy spoon’ to be every bit as safe as food in a Michelin starred restaurant. 95% of the public wanting
something doesn’t always mean they understand it! n
ROGER KELSEY Editor
CONTACT DETAILS
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Craſt Butcher is published 10 times a year by the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders and is circulated to over 1100 businesses in the UK
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AS publicised in last month’s issue of Craſt Butcher the Federation is staging a one- day event at the Windmill Village Hotel, Coventry on Tuesday 31st October. On hand will be a
great line up of exhibitors, displaying everything from equipment and packaging through to sundries and ingredients During the aſternoon,
a series of demonstrations and presentations will take place to help you optimise sales over the Christmas period. Tere’s the not to be
missed ‘Butchers Forum’ to enable you to exchange ideas and tips regarding current trends and seasonal sales. Always popular, the ‘Butchers Forum’ is a great way to learn what others are doing and what works for them. Looking ahead to
Christmas, the day will also include a festive products
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competition, across numerous categories including Christmas roasts through to mini hams and chipolatas. Products will be judged live
on the day by and experienced team of judges and trophies and certificates awarded across all categories. Plus, additional awards will be presented for the Innovative Festive Product and Overall Festive Product of the day, so it’s all to play for. Come and tantalise our
tastebuds with your offerings for 2017, sample what's new with our ingredient suppliers
Tis event is supported by
and see what tips you can pick up at the ‘Butchers Forum’. All in all we have a great day lined up for you. And to close the day a
complimentary hot fork buffet will be served for all attendees, providing the perfect backdrop to mingle and network before the presentation of competition trophies. To register for this event
or for more information go to
www.nfmſ
t.co.uk or call the office on Tel: 01892 541412. n
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