Commonly Asked Questions About Meat Wholesale

In the UK, the meat wholesale industry is one of the most underrated business sectors. It is estimated by many experts that there are well over 22,000 employed in the sector alone with an incredible market value of around £12 billion. All of this is compounded by the fact that there are roughly 2,000 businesses working in the wholesale meat sector today. 

Because the industry garners so much interest and because the industry is so popular; there are many questions that are frequently asked by our customers. Ranging from on topic questions about quality meat to purely more trivial questions regarding interesting snippets of information. So we thought, being a well established wholesale butcher, why not answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the meat wholesale industry. 

How Do You Know If Meat Wholesale Is of High Quality? 

At HP Westwood, we specialise in high quality meat wholesale and pride ourselves on being able to point out the difference between been poor quality meat and prime cuts of whole meat produce. One of the simplest and most effective ways to identify top quality wholesale meat is to look for accreditations attributed by highly recognised establishments. At HP Westwood, we are accredited to the RSPCA accreditation as well as the nationally recognised Red Tractor standards. 

These accreditations showcase that our meat has been produced in accordance with strict quality assurance standards. This gives our customers a fantastic peace of mind as they will be aware of the fact that the meat is always of high quality. 

Is it Better to Buy From a Supermarket or a Butcher? 

Surprisingly one of the most commonly asked questions is, is it better to buy from a supermarket or a butcher? However, it is virtually impossible to answer this question. When people ask which is better, we need to quantify what is meant by better. In terms of fresher, locally sourced and higher quality of meats, then the butchers clearly have the upper hand. But if you are looking for meat which is cheaper, or more readily available, then maybe supermarkets might be what you are looking for. 

Because we are proud wholesale butchers, our high quality meat is usually readily available at establishments such as supermarkets. This means you do not compromise on quality while still getting competitive prices. 

Do Butchers Sell Halal Meat? 

A question most butchers get asked is if their meat is halal. This rather unsurprising but what is more surprising is when you consider more people do not ask as they just unfairly assume that the meat is not halal. While not every UK butchers supplies halal meat, more and more butchers are starting to adopt to practise. The best way to know for certain is by either asking your butcher personally or by looking for meat that is labelled as halal. 

At HP Westwood, we supply high quality meat wholesale and pride ourselves on being trusted and reputable wholesale meat suppliers. For more interesting information about wholesale meat, be sure to stay up to date with our blog and if you require such quality Staffordshire meat, be sure to contact us.