Tesco Ireland with uncooked mince. In May 2012 it pleaded guilty to selling "gone off" (decayed or rotten) meat and the next month was prosecuted and fined for breaches of consumer law. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland found horse meat accounted for approximately 29% of the meat content in beef burger products from Tesco in January 2013. In 2007, Tesco Ireland announced that it would be providing brand new uniforms to take over from the ten-year-old previous uniforms. The new brand includes brand new Dell Computers for File Maintenance Control rooms and floor staff workstations. In July 2008 "Tesco Cash Savers"
Tesco Venture Brands an attempt by the retailer to attract more loyal customers as opposed to selling to customers who previously bought at Tesco due to price factors. Tesco Venture Brands such as Chokablok have been developed into premium products with unique branding and packaging, differing greatly from the conventional Tesco Value, Discount and Finest ranges. The effect of which can be seen as an effort to increase perceived value as packaging can contribute to the customer's understanding of the brand which can result in sales growth. The venture brands can be developed into a premium brand, which can result in added value