100% British Red Ruby Beef guaranteed at Moonstone
As the horror story of so many processed beef dishes containing a high percentage of horse meat continues, there has never been a better time to vow to only eat meat which you know the provenance of. Buy local, from a producer such as Moostone Meats in Wembury (Devon), and not only can you be fully confident in the fact that it is 100% beef, you will also enjoy some of the best meat available to you.
Producer Moostone Meats prides itself on the quality, traceability and known provenance of the meat sold. The Ruby Red beef and home bred lamb, which they sell on-site at their farm shop, is butchered from the animals which graze at the 500-acre National Trust-owned New Barton farm in Wembury, Devon.
Commenting on behalf of Moostone Meats, co-owner Tim Jakin says: “It is an absolute scandal. Budgets have tightened with the times but there is no excuse for selling sub-standard products. Most people will be horrified that they have been eating horse meat in any form. We keep affordability in mind at all time but are entirely committed to ensuring only the best meat is sold from the farm.” He continues: “It has been tough for the British farming industry of late. It is time for a revolution. We’re seeing criminal activity in the industry taking place as close to home as Ireland. Who knows what is happening in other countries and infiltrating through our meat imports. Here we have systems in place, such as the Red Tractor, which tell you that the products can be traced back to a British Farm. Standards are kept impeccably high. To top it all, if we all start buying local produce again we’ll be pumping money back into our own economy and will, hopefully, start seeing the bleak economic outlook improve.”
Tim and Charlotte Jakins run New Barton Farm and own Moostone Meats. They are renowned locally for the care they take over the animals on the farm. They are also known for their on-premise butcher, Wayne Grice, who is one of the best in his trade. As well as ensuring you go away with the cut you require he is also an incredible source of information and will be able to answer any related question you choose to ask. We challenge you to give it a try!
All the beef and the lamb are sold, alongside a wide range of other products, in the on-site farm shop. As well as the fore-mentioned Ruby Red beef and homebred lamb, Moostone Meats also sell free range pork and poultry, which is supplied by Creedy Carver at Merrifield farm.
Come and see for yourself. Enjoy the whole, friendly experience whilst taking in the spectacular coastal views overlooking the Mew stone. Meet the cows, talk to Wayne and discuss your menu with Charlotte at the Moostone Meats’ farm shop. Whilst there you can also buy from a fantastic array of culinary delights ranging from Bell & Loxton cold pressed rapeseed oil to a delicious selection of puddings, pies, preserves and cheeses all from the local area.
For further information about Moostone Meats go to www.moostonemeats.co.uk or, better still, visit Moostone Meats' Farm Shop, New Barton Farm, Wembury, Plymouth (Tel: 01752 863420).
