More of a stand on feeling in the air than a week ago and, although the SPP only put on a modest 0.04p, at least it…
Month: May 2020
Consumers have returned to comforting food staples, including meat and dairy, during the Covid-19 crisis as they cook more home meals, according to an AHDB report by consumer…
Scotland’s pork industry remains robust despite Covid-19 challenges, according to pig farmer and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Board Member, Philip Sleigh [pictured]. Strong consumer demand and…
In March, UK imports continued to track below previous year levels for most products AHDB analyst Felicity Rusk reports. Exports The UK’s pig meat export market…
The Traceability Design User Group (TDUG), the cross-industry body set up to guide and advise the work of the Livestock Information Programme (LIP), has selected Laura…
Three members of staff have died as a result of COVID-19 at Cranswick’s sliced meat factory at Wombwell, in Barnsley, the pork processor has confirmed. In…
Scientists from the Pirbright Institute say they are ‘huge step’ closer to developing a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), after 100% of pigs immunised in…
The UK Government’s new Global Tariff Schedule will help protect producers from cheaper pork imports, although much will ultimately depend on the nature of future trade agreements…
NFU president Minette Batters is urging MPs to back a trade policy that safeguards British farmers and food production, as the Trade Bill begins its passage in…
The Government has dropped plans to slash tariffs on imports of pork products and other agricultural products from the start of next year, following strong industry lobbying.…