Standards
British farming standards
The British food industry prides itself on exceptional standards, with Red Tractor serving as the UK’s largest food and farm standards scheme.
Created in 2000, the Red Tractor mark is the UK’s biggest food and farming standards programme, covering all the aspects of food production consumers care about:
Animal welfare
Food safety
Traceability
Environmental protection
Red Tractor represents an unparalleled level of trust and reliability to businesses across the globe seeking high-quality red meat. The Red Tractor mark demonstrates British farmers’ commitment to rigorous standards, to ensure products meet and exceed the expectations of discerning consumers and businesses.
Unmatched assurance and traceability
With over 20 years of delivery, Red Tractor’s rigorous standards outperform alternatives. The scheme covers all stages of the meat production journey: from farm to fork. This thorough oversight guarantees that every piece of meat can be traced back to its source, providing customers with the confidence of knowing exactly where their products come from.
Red Tractor standards are built on science and backed by evidence, ensuring that every step in the process is adding up to a high-quality product.
Red Tractor’s team of over 350 independent inspectors conduct over 60,000 checks annually, right across the supply chain − from farming and transportation to production and packing − and that farmers and processors deliver the highest quality meat possible.
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