Food scares and stricter pig production rules across Europe will all be good for the bacon, sausage and cooked meats group Cranswick, its chairman said yesterday.

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Serves 4-6

Halal lamb burgers have been withdrawn from a city's schools after tests revealed a sample contained pork.

Thousands of civil servants will stage strikes over the next few days as part of a three month long campaign of industrial action over pay, pensions and conditions.

Two of those arrested accused of selling pork products that were made with meat from 'poor quality pig heads'

A New York City school has gone veggie as part of a city-wide health drive. And it isn't the first

Korean cooking consists of a large number of braised dishes that require considerable culinary skill. Galbijjim is one such dish. In recent years it has grown in popularity among international diners who appreciate the fine taste and, indeed, the health advantages of the dish (the fat on the short ribs is removed before braising)

Mary Portas has accused former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy of "talking crap" for claiming that the disappearance of family butchers from the high streets is a sign of progress.

Makes about 20 or more canapés/snacks

There appeared to be no evidence of fungus, mould or rotten meat on the hamburger from 1999

No matter what anyone might say, cooking for yourself doesn't have to mean beans on toast. Student gastronome Joe McMullan has a few basic lessons for those of you who aspire to greater meals