Researchers at the University of Cambridge have isolated the livestock-associated strain of methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (LA-MRSA) in sausages and minced pork labelled as being of UK…
Month: June 2015
Avoiding any future duplication of work between AHDB Pork and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), who look after Scottish pig sector interests, was identified as a key…
Scottish pork processor Robertson’s Fine Foods has landed a £100,000 supply deal with Aldi to place its Ayrshire middle bacon products in the supermarket’s 60 stores…
Europe’s farming leaders have called for EU legislation to “stamp out unfair and abusive practices” in the food chain, complaining that the current voluntary approach to…
Scotland’s meat wholesalers have warned that whatever decision is reached on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, it must not be allowed to damage…
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has spoken out again about the lack of pigmeat pricing progress begin endured by its members. “It was disappointing that factories…
Global meat production is expected to continue expanding this year, increasing by around 4m tonnes in comparison to 2014, according to an analysis by AHDB Pork…
Britain’s vets need to resist “kneejerk reactions” concerning calls to restrict their freedom to dispense antibiotics says the British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, John Blackwell. Addressing…
Preparations for the third year of the Pig Industry Scholarship at Harper Adams University has been launched, with companies being asked to register their interest in…
Government and industry leaders in Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with their Chinese counterparts to promote the export of Belgian pork to China.…