WITH the now very real risk of chlorinated chicken/hormone-fed beef arriving in our country, I have realised that it will not affect my shopping habits at all. I currently check flags/labels/ingredient lists for origins of the meat I am about to buy. I only buy Scottish meat from my local butcher or supermarket.
It will, however, affect whether I consume meat from takeaways, fast food outlets or restaurants. I imagine the profit margin is going to be extremely important to them post-Covid-19.
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It is here, I suspect, that the market for cheap, lower-standard meat might be. Unless I could be legally assured by labelling or menu statements, I would not be able to eat chicken/beef etc from them.
It might be a good idea just now if that was brought to the attention of governments and businesses. If the deals are struck between the UK and USA and other consumers feel as I do, the pandemic recovery may not be as successful as they are hoping it will be.
It is not just farmers and consumers who will be at risk but businesses, local or national, too.
Marie McIlwham
Glasgow
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