Supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over a decade, 7.6%. during the past 12 weeks, as coronavirus caused massive changes in consumer behaviour. The…
Month: March 2020
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is calling on the Government to introduce a flexible furlough scheme for the meat industry. It wants abattoirs to…
Retail fresh pork sales were down 13% in volume and nearly 10% in value in the 12 weeks to February 23. The latest market report from…
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is continuing to provide a diagnostic service for livestock, despite the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. The agency said…
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The pig market has continued to function as normal, while most of the country has entered coronavirus lockdown, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “Some processors have…
The British Pig & Poultry Fair (BPPF) has been provisionally rescheduled for May 2021 after this year’s event was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. In a…
Defra Secretary George Eustice has paid tribute to the ‘hidden heroes’ across the food sector keeping food on the nation’s plates during the coronavirus crisis. On…
EU pig meat exports remain strong moving into 2020, as more product continues to be sent to China, according to the latest report from AHDB. In…
Red Tractor is urging members to update their contingency plans to ensure farming duties can be fulfilled if farmers or staff fall ill. Red Tractor, which…