webber Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Have a look here. http://www.basc.org.uk/content/ntogw_and_sainsburys webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Well done BASC and Sainsbury's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 this has just made me very hungery , Looks like i will be defrosting a venison burger out of the freezer tonight for lunch tomorrow to be eaten in a peice of french stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I wonder what sort of prices they will be charging for game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 lots is the simple answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 £3.99 for a partridge and £4.99 for a pheasant. Not really that outrgageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/index....D=1226333606164 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McF Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Can i ask, these animals that Sainsburys are selling are they wild animals supplied buy some gamekeeper/s or are they farm reared like chickens, if they are farm reared how long will it be before the antis find out, get the BBC to do a documentary on it and then put the BASC in bad light with the general public. Hopefully the BASC will have done their home work and know where the animals are coming from. JUST A THOUGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Come on guys this is great news and top marks to BASC for taking a lead in making the public more aware of the value of game on the British dinner plate Edited November 10, 2008 by pavman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 It's not really a new thing for Sainsburys to sell game. I always assumed that it was wild, shot game except the farmed venison. Does anyone know if their pheasants are shot or from some bizarre farm somewhere??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Seen pigeon in there on a number of occasions. As i'm not interested in buying them myself i haven't worked out if they are a regular appearance. The alliance of BASC and Sainsbury can only be a good thing IMHO, obviously it won't convert the anti types but hopefully will promote quarry shooting to normal people & non-shooting meat eaters in a suitable light. The article mentions that the produce will have the Game's On logo, will there be a mention of BASC themselves? The logo in its own right doesn't seem to show any affiliation to BASC to joe public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I remember seeing pheasent in sainsburys a year or two back and it had 'Warning, May contain lead shot' written on the back, so unless slaughter house standards have started to slip its probably shot. Thats a point, how long till they get sued for lead poisoning or a broken tooth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babka3487 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well done to BASC and sainsburys, it's important to re-introduce game and get it back in peoples head as a good thing to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I visited Sainsburys today and saw what they had on offer. The pheasants looked in pristine condition. No pellet marks visible anywhere. There were no pigeons or partridges available. Plenty of farmed venison and guinea fowl though. I agree that it is an excellent idea to have game for sale in our supermarkets and I also think Sainsburys are very wise not to have birds for sale with visible pellet damage. (As long as they are shot birds & not farmed). Bulking out the display with uncommon farmed meats makes sense too. I would have liked to see a few recipe leaflets provided on the display to encourage shoppers and give them the motivation to try cooking something which may be unfamiliar to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I think i have missed something. i thought the C in BASC was for conservation. so they team up with a supermarket, you know the ones that build out of town places what were fields. force farmers prices down so there crops are pushed harder so less land is left for wildlife. I'm a member but i would like to think my money went on something worth while. as for sainsburys they can shove it. I'm supporting my local butcher, this is local so doesn't use loads of fuel sending it here, there and everywhere Rant over Edited November 12, 2008 by slated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Most people these days don't have a local butcher and even if there is one they don't support them, hence they close down. If you are going to reach the masses, then supermarkets and www are a very effective way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Tesco has pheasant for a fiver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Mason Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 stupid question i know but, how much does a chicken cost these days? (i don't do shopping) i don't think people will really get back into game in a big way unless the prices reflect food. i think you could probably get a chicken twice as big as a pheasant for half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Tescos has been selling game for years (not cheap) But on my last visit i did notice they had started to sell bits of rabbit. Think it work out at about five pounds a packet all chop up. But i might be wrong . xxxxsuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think i have missed something. i thought the C in BASC was for conservation. so they team up with a supermarket, you know the ones that build out of town places what were fields. force farmers prices down so there crops are pushed harder so less land is left for wildlife. I'm a member but i would like to think my money went on something worth while. as for sainsburys they can shove it. I'm supporting my local butcher, this is local so doesn't use loads of fuel sending it here, there and everywhere Rant over I too support my local butcher, although I am in a minority and if Sainsbury's can promote the eating of game by stocking then it has got to be a good move. Yes you are correct that they build out of town on what was once fields but so do building contractors but I bet you live in a house. The C in BASC is for conservation and the do a sterling job. I think you are getting confused with preservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 more good news from BASC...the only fieldsports organisation actually doing something positive for shooters! Knockers take note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Sainsbury's in Northern Ireland won't be selling any then? BASC do sod all for the irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Email from Countryside Alliance today: Game-to-Eat's supermarket spy Game-to-Eat's unprecedented game sampling campaign is taking place in over 260 Tesco, Sainsbury and Waitrose stores nationwide. Thousands of game-newcomers have already participated in the tastings and some stores have sold out as a result. Game-to-Eat is the leading and official campaign dedicated to encouraging more people to eat wild game. This campaign is giving more than 78,000 shoppers in over 260 supermarkets England the opportunity to sample stir fried pheasant breast served with a yoghurt and mint dip. The aim of the activity is to show shoppers who would not normally include game on the shopping list how easy game is to cook and how good it tastes. On its website, Game-to-Eat has a "Supermarket Spy" saying, "We have been out and about checking game supplies in the retailers and were quite pleased with the results although some could do better! If you have seen any other cuts of game in store do let us know and we will update the info". Read more here. Rural campaigns have long stopped preaching to the choir, and Game-to-Eat is a prime example of taking our message to the widest possible audience. This year Game-to-Eat is supporting the industry with a committed expenditure of £1/4 million. This is the biggest ever support from the campaign, launched eight years ago, dedicated to increasing the domestic market for British game meat. Already we have had a hugely successful response with some Tesco stores selling out of game as a direct result of our sampling activity! Sampling is just one area of activity to promote game throughout the season. We have a comprehensive programme dedicated to raising game's profile throughout the year. This year-round campaign means game is fast becoming an obvious choice for consumers when the season starts. Gemma Fraser, Game Buyer of Sainsburys, said: "We are seeing a steady increase of interest in game by our shoppers and the Game-to-Eat sampling is a great way to encourage our shoppers to try pheasant and raise the profile of British game." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 The rottie works at Sainsburys and I told her they can have ready to sell scuts at £2.00 but apparently they won't buy 100 scutails from me every week I can't see their problem LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Can i ask, these animals that Sainsburys are selling are they wild animals supplied buy some gamekeeper/s or are they farm reared like chickens, if they are farm reared how long will it be before the antis find out, get the BBC to do a documentary on it and then put the BASC in bad light with the general public. Hopefully the BASC will have done their home work and know where the animals are coming from. JUST A THOUGHT good point though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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