by Stephanie Flynn | 2 Apr, 2018 | Features, Processors
A new day has dawned for West Australian-based meat processor, Western Meat Packers Group (WMPG). Owners, Rod and Shana Russell have implemented a strategy to effect generational change in the company and export market expansion setting it up for a bright and...
by Deb Andrich | 3 Dec, 2017 | Features, Retail
Extending a lifeline to young butchers The Lifeline International Young Butchers Picnic is a celebration of the next generation of butchers, their futures and of life. A charity event held annually in Perth to support Lifeline WA, the Picnic is now in its 14th year...
by Stephanie Flynn | 29 Sep, 2017 | Processors
The 140th anniversary of Queensland’s Royal Show, colloquially known as the EKKA, was commemorated last month at a gala launch highlighting the broad array of agriculturally-connected events offered to nearly half a million visitors for 10 days in August annually....
by Deb Andrich | 10 Aug, 2017 | Retail
Teaming up: Butcher, Farmer and Murray Greys It started as a Murray Grey breeder’s desire to improve carcase characteristics but evolved into a learning and supply relationship between a farmer and a butcher. There is no doubt that Melinda Kent loves her Murray Greys....
by Deb Andrich | 12 Jun, 2017 | Retail
The Visual Appeal of Groceries Creating a point of difference for a retail butcher can mean more than an award-winning sausage. Grocery items that complement meat products can give customers another reason to shop – and spend. Visual merchandising is the art of shop...