Larry Goodman’s ABP Food Group was at the heart of yet more horsemeat controversy last night as it emerged its meat was contained in bolognese sauce which has been withdrawn by British retailer Asda.

Agriculture ministers from the countries affected by the horsemeat scandal are to gather in Brussels today for a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline unveiled a deal today to buy the company behind Maximuscle protein shakes used by rugby player Gavin Henson, cricket star Stuart Broad and footballer Jermaine Jenas.