According to the European Commission’s short-term outlook, EU pig meat production is forecast to increase by only 0.7% in 2021, a drop from the growth of…
Year: 2021
The value of UK pork exports to the EU fell by 80% in February, compared with February 2020, as new Brexit rules and checks continued to stifle…
Pilgrim’s UK blamed ‘political tensions’ with China, after it announced its pork processing site at Ashton-under-Lyne has been forced to place around 100 employees from its abattoir…
Pig prices are continuing to rise as strong demand and tight supplies continue to create a healthy-looking marketplace, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “Demand improved again…
A rollercoaster of a week as the SPP continues its recovery, putting on a further 1.35p to stand at 143.86p and although this is a step…
RSPCA Assured has launched a new website in a major push to further boost consumer awareness of the brand and promote the importance of choosing RSPCA…
The latest figures from Agrosoft for the 12 months toDecember 2020 have revealed slight improvements in the rearing herd performance, with the feed conversion ratio seeing a notable…
The rules governing UK pork exports to the EU have finally been eased in one key area – trichinella testing. The trichinella testing requirement, which came…
Chinese wholesale pork prices have continued to weaken in recent months, falling to 31.55 RMB (around £3.50/kg) on 19 April, according to AHDB’s Duncan Wyatt. “The…
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) which has taken root in Germany has now topped 1,000 cases, putting further delays on its return as a…