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Butcher Volume 2 Number 11

Editorial

 

Hard though it is to believe, this is the second pre-Christmas edition of The Butcher that we have
produced. What this means is that we have survived another twelve months of serving the butchery and meat processing sectors.

To say that is has been an interesting twelve months is to put it mildly. We have been praised and
simultaneously wrapped over the knuckles; however as they say in the classics, you cannot please all of the people all of the time, even though we try.

One thing we have certainly learnt since we launched The Butcher is this can be a far more complex
industry than it appears to be on the surface. However, thankfully, there are a number of experts who have given willingly of their time and expertise in ensuring that our editorial content stays on track, for which we express our thanks.

There’s lots of interesting reading in this, our last edition of the year, from how to increase deli sales to
sizzling sausages. A lot of this information is available on our website www.thebutcherweb.co.za, in the
Ingredients Library, as well as a multitude of other useful information, so log on and enjoy.

In January we will be publishing the second Butcher Buyer’s Guide which proved to be extremely popular the first time around so watch out for it.

As we sign off this last edition for 2010 we would like to thank all our readers as well as our advertisers and editorial contributors who have all added to the ongoing success of our magazine. We wish you one and all a wonderful, peaceful festive season and a prosperous 2011.

Until next time!

 

Letters to the editor:
The Baker, PO Box 130676,
Bryanston, 2021 or
E-mail: newstr1@mweb.co.za
 

News Update

Our news update on movers and shakers in the meat and deli industries include:

  • Nussbaums rated SA’s most hygienic kosher butchery
  • Dry conditions threaten red meat industry
  • Food Standards Agency halal guidelines re-issued
  • From bags to trays in 15 minutes with Ishida packing line solution
  • Read more...

    Deli Counter - Holiday fare - finger food

    Nothing beats finger food at parties, and with the holiday season upon us once again, there will be many opportunities for merrymaking. Plan now for creating a fusion of platters to suit our culturally diverse nation’s coming together. Read more...

    Meat of the Month – Turkey, duck and goose

    Duck and goose are traditionally not South African favourites, but
    they are starting to make regular appearances on restaurant menus. Turkey is of course a firm favourite at this time of year. Consumers
    should be made aware by butchers and deli operators that,
    properly prepared, these meats are tasty, healthy, and
    present many cooking and serving opportunities. Read more..

    Industry Focus - Waste management
    in the abattoir industry

    Since traditional methods of abattoir waste disposal have
    become obsolete as a result of disease risk and
    environmental emissions or contamination, alternative
    methods of handling waste have become critical. Read more...

    Specialised Ingredients - Processed meats:
    now safer through synergy


    Information supplied by International Fine Ingredients.  Read more...

     

    Sausages - Sausages make the world go 'round'

    In this article focusing on the fresh and cooked variants of
    sausages, The Butcher brings you the globe’s choice creations,
    their production methods, and ingredients and casings – true
    inspiration for extraordinary new local masterpieces. Read more...


    Packaging – Packaging fresh meat

    The Butcher looks at fresh meat packaging options, and advises on compliance with R146, the new regulations of labelling and advertising of foodstuffs coming into effect on 1 March 2011. Read more..

    Industry Focus - Improving meat
    functionality with salt

    The ability of meat proteins to perform during processing so
    that finished products are attractive, tasty and cost-effective is described as “functionality.” The most important functional properties of processed meats are decidedly dependent on salt. Read more...


    Labour - Family responsibility
    leave or compassionate leave

    Is there a difference? Read more..

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