Top BRC accreditation for Northern Irish Eurostock Foods

Northern Irish added-value meat processor, Eurostock Foods has been awarded the highest recognition for its food manufacturing practices by the influential British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 7).

Based at Lurgan in county Armagh, Eurostock achieved the coveted A++ grade and was rated with zero non-conformances - one of just a few companies to be 100 per cent compliant with the BRC's stringent standards.

The assessment included an unannounced audit of Eurostock's premises, its operational systems and procedures.

BRC accreditation ensures the implementation of best practice within the production process, ultimately safeguarding the food chain and protecting the retailer's brand as well as protecting the consumer.

Arlene McEvoy, Eurostock's technical manager, commenting on the accreditation, says:

"As a partner supplier to some of the UK and Europe's leading retailers we have invested in leading edge systems to ensure we employ the highest possible standards across our production sites.

"This recognition by the BRC is further evidence of how Eurostock continues to raise the bar when it comes to best practice. Ultimately this offers great reassurance to both our retail customers and the end consumer
."

The family-owned business, which also has a processing plant near Wigan, employs around 300 people and is a major supplier to leading supermarkets. It produces a wide range of beef, meat and poultry products. It was established in 1985.

Pic Caption: Gary White, Eurostock md and Arlene McEvoy, Eurostock technical manager.