WELFARE
Animal welfare is always at the forefront of what we do here at HG Blake.
Every effort is made to ensure that animals are comfortable and free from stress throughout the procurement process. All our staff who deal directly with the animals are highly trained in welfare and handling techniques, with our housing and handling facilities designed to maximise animal comfort and reduce stress.
Our Assurances
HG Blake are BRC accredited and members of the British Quality Assured Pork Standards, Red Tractor Assurance Scheme for beef and lamb; Organic Soil Association; RSPCA Welfare Standards; AHDB Beef & Lamb; LRQA, and the MLCSL. So HG Blake can guarantee you confidence and trust in our product, procedures and service.
AHDB Beef & Lamb is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England. We exist to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English beef and lamb sector. Our aims are to help the beef and sheep meat supply chain become more efficient and to add value to the beef and sheep meat industry.
The Five Freedoms
As part of our welfare protocol HG Blake subscribes to the ‘Five Freedoms’ – a set of ideals laid out in a 1965 UK government report, which has since been adopted by animal rights organisations worldwide.
Our Core Values
HG Blake was founded on integrity and ethical principles, and takes pride in supplying the highest quality British beef, lamb and pork to retail butchers and wholesale meat retailers.