A Sydney butcher who used illegal additives to make meat appear more appealing has been fined over A$9,000 by the Chief Industrial Magistrates Court, relating to four offences under the New South Wales Food Act. New South Wales Food Authority’s Acting CEO, Craig Sahlin, said the court’s decision to fine Abdul Hassan, trading as Green Valley Halal Meats a total of A$9,000 plus costs was a stern reminder to those who flout food safety laws. An officer from the NSW Authority visited Green Valley... ...Read more »

Australia’s largest free-range chicken producer Lilydale has launched its first processed meat products, with their new premium gluten-free sausage range. The gourmet sausages are available in two varieties, Traditional Chicken and Basil & Sweet Chilli Chicken, retailing at $6.99 for a tray of eight sausages (375 grams), and will be available from Coles (excluding WA), independent supermarkets, Harris Farm Markets and Thomas Dux Grocers. “We think Australians will love our free range... ...Read more »

Queensland awards its favourite sausages The 2010 Queensland Sausage King has awarded the year’s best Queensland sausages, from a field of over 800 top sausages, already awarded in regional competitions around Queensland. Among the 46 awards, six overall winners were chosen, each top of their class: Trinity Beach Quality Meats for their beef sausage, Zac’s Meats for pork, Kingwood Park Butchery for their Lamb, Feta & Shallots sausage. The best continental sausage was awarded to Circle... ...Read more »

Coles Supermarkets have announced a range of new gourmet beef products featuring Angus and Wagyu beef. Angus and Wagyu beef are both known for their marbling and tenderness, and are amongst the most prized beef products in the world.  According to the Australian Wagyu Association, an Angus cow can fetch up to $2000 wholesale, and a purebred Wagyu cow can fetch up to $4500. Coles General Manager of Meat, Allister Watson said customers want quality that doesn’t cost the earth. “Coles scours the... ...Read more »

Alarming results released today by the Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) show that only 2% of sausages in Australian supermarkets meet acceptable salt levels. AWASH revealed that one single sausage sandwich at a local barbecue could contain as much as 6 grams of salt; 100% of the maximum daily recommended amount for adults and almost double that recommended for children. The product overview shows that other products commonly eaten at barbecues, such as hamburger patties,... ...Read more »