Factory breakdowns continued to blight production at certain processors last week, trying the patience of hauliers and farmers alike, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “This caused…
Month: August 2020
Another fairly tough week for UK pig producers with the SPP continuing its decline, dropping another 0.79p to stand at 162.72p. Weekly contribution prices are generally…
Tulip Ltd, the UK’s biggest producer and processor of pigs, is to change its name to Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd from Monday, August 31. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation,…
According to a report by Reuters, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China has begun a crackdown on the production and use of illegal African swine…
As reported by AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, EU pig slaughter in May was nearly 8 per cent down on…
Cranswick chief executive Adam Couch has been appointed as an advisor to the Government on its future trading arrangements. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today…
The proportion of British bacon and ham on display across the big UK retailers increased in July compared with earlier in the year and with a…
China’s July pork imports more than doubled to 430,000 tonnes, breaking the record import volume of 400,000 tonnes set one month earlier in June. According to…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published a new comprehensive policy with no fewer than 67 recommendations on how to improve the welfare of animals at…
COVID-19 staff issues continue to cause issues for pork processors, which are currently struggling to meet target numbers, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “The week has…