Video of interviews with departmental director for meat and poultry Ian Merton, probably for media training

Video recording showing interviews with Ian Merton of Sainsbury’s and unidentified interviewers. They are in the style of a radio or television interview, but it looks likely that these are roleplays for media training purposes.

1. Interview with Ian Merton [departmental director for meat and poultry], discussing the increase in both meat consumption and vegetarian and vegan meals available, inspections of Sainsbury’s cattle and factories and animal welfare, especially pigs.

2. (06:26) Interview with Ian Merton about the welfare of pigs being farmed intensively, including a discussion of why Sainsbury’s would not allow cameras into their farms.

3. (11:45) Interview with Ian Merton about animals receiving antibiotics and enzymes as well as a discussion of ritual slaughter and intensive farming practices. [audio only]

Duration: 16 minutes.