Turkey giant Bernard Matthews urged to reassure staff over sale Unite, which represents 450 of 2,000 employees, says owner Rutland Partners must address future of workforce Published: 30 Jun 2016 Under the "Golden Norfolk Turkey" brand, Bernard Matthews Farms provides a frozen turkey range including whole birds in a variety of sizes, plus crowns and joints, basted and stuffed. Turkey tycoon who started 'bootiful' business with just 20 eggs and an incubator has died at his Norfolk home

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Line leaders treat you like dirt, shift patterns are relentless and the overall job satisfaction is completely non-existent. The company was founded in 1950 by Bernard Matthews from his home with his wife, twenty turkey eggs and an incubator.In 1955, its headquarters were moved to its present location, In 1980, they launched their first TV commercial featuring Turkey Breast Roast, with Matthews himself introducing the famous 'Bootiful' catchphrase in his thick Contract workers were convicted of animal cruelty in 2006 for playing 'baseball' with live turkeys.By July 2008, the company had re-branded itself from In January 2010, Bernard Matthews resigned from the post of Chairman, coinciding with his 80th birthday.The business was bought out by turnaround experts, Rutland Partners in September 2013.Bernard Matthews has three main operating companies: the United Kingdom-based Bernard Matthews Limited, the Germany-based Bernard Matthews Oldenburg, and the Hungary-based SáGa Foods.Bernard Matthews Limited is based in the East of England and produces a range of fresh, cooked and frozen turkey products which it sells across the UK.Bernard Matthews Oldenburg is based in the north of Germany and employs around 130 staff.SáGa Foods is based in northwest Hungary and employs around 800 staff.The company produces a range of cooked, fresh and frozen British turkey, including products such as oven-ready whole birds, joints, cooked re-formed meats, and meal accompaniments, which accounts for over 90% of the business. Under the "Golden Norfolk Turkey" brand, Bernard Matthews Farms provides a frozen turkey range including whole birds in a variety of sizes, plus crowns and joints, basted and stuffed. New ad campaign revives popular slogan with a little help from Joe Cocker. Norfolk-based turkey giant Bernard Matthews has applied for permission to build an extension to its large factory at Holton, near Halesworth, to … Find Bernard Matthews in Halesworth, IP19.

Bernard Matthews Holdings Ltd., trading as Bernard Matthews Ltd, is a British farming and food products business with its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, England, which specialises in turkey products. Thousands of turkeys are being treated for the symptoms of bird flu at a factory farm operated by the Bernard Matthews group. If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the East Anglian Daily Times. For a product related issue or question, please call 0800 413 640 (9am - 3pm). Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. I would like an assurance that there will be a ban on use of the road enforced by Bernard Matthews.”Councillor Graham Elliott added: “We have a scheme here that is very close to pleasing everyone. Opposition was, however, voiced by Holton Parish Council who were concerned at a potential increase in traffic across the area.Six letters of objection were also submitted, highlighting issues including the speed of passing lorries, noise levels and the impact of development work on the surrounding environment.But at a meeting of East Suffolk Council's shadow planning committee (north) yesterday evening, members unanimously voted in favour of the application - subject to steps being taken to alleviate local concerns.Tony Goldson - a councillor for Halesworth - was satisfied at the approval of the plans, but expressed concern at the safety of residents due to the potential increase in passing lorries. Joseph Pearce, a former employee at Bernard Matthews, was suspended for wearing a face mask to work. Household names show little sign of meaningful action on what soy might be doing to forests, communities or climateMock Norfolk turkeys no more – the county is lauded for its beauty, lack of crime, trendy neighbourhoods and star qualityHe put turkey on the tables of the masses but was criticised by the anti-factory farming lobbyWhile some recall animal welfare scandals, the bulk of the online conversation remembers Bernard Matthews with fondnessFrom humble beginnings Bernard Matthews' turkey business is now the largest in EuropeBernard Matthews relaunches its 'bootiful' slogan in an extravagant musical spot created by ad agency Isobel. Contract Type: Temporary. Share. Bernard Matthews entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1960 as the biggest turkey farmer in Europe. Founded by Bernard Matthews in 1950, it has 56 farms throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire farming nearly 7 million turkeys each year. Industry: Food & Catering.