We have a great product and a great story to tell, so let’s all work together to encourage the public to buy more great British Red Tractor assured beef and lamb.
That was the overriding message from stakeholders attending an industry roundtable discussion, called by the NFU livestock board, to look at new and innovative ways of marketing red meat.
NFU chief livestock adviser John Royle said: “With a changing retail market it has never been more important to ensure promotional activity is coordinated and targeted to achieve greater penetration of quality British beef and lamb.
“We heard that the retail sector is changing where shoppers seek out meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes as opposed to an hour in the 1980s. The whole supply chain needs to react and that starts with clear market signals to producers, and for processors and retailers to develop and put to market new innovative cuts and products that resonate with the British consumer.
“All those present at the meeting have an interest in promoting beef and lamb, by working together, sharing ideas and best practice targeted promotional activity can deliver a real boost to the sector and ensure consumers have access to Great British beef and lamb and we will continue to lobby others to spend money effectively for the good of the industry.”
Philippa Wiltshire from Red Tractor Assurance said: “We were delighted to have the opportunity to explain the wide-ranging promotional work that goes on within Red Tractor Assurance across all farming sectors.
“We already collaborate well with the marketing initiatives carried out by many of the organisations represented at the meeting but it was great to hear about the various approaches being taken in 2016.
“Our goal for the coming year is to ensure that we are also collaborating with farmers, tapping in to another resource which can help promote the Red Tractor scheme. We have developed some new marketing tools for farmers which we will be announcing more details on in the coming days.”
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