Despite opposition from the industry, the US Supreme Court has upheld a California law banning the sale of pork from pigs kept in confined spaces. Challenges…
Month: May 2023
Pilgrim’s UK has announced proposals to close its abattoir and butchery facility in Ashton, Greater Manchester, with more than 500 members of staff potentially facing redundancy.…
Pilgrim’s UK has announced it is looking to employ 90 new staff members to work across a range of departments at its Redruth site. Pilgrim’s, which…
The UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could present long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy, according to AHDB analysis. CPTPP is…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised that farmers’ interests will be put at the heart of future trade policy, as he welcomes industry leaders from across…
The entire UK pork supply chain needs to work together to move on from the industry’s over-reliance on imported pork products, according to leading integrated pork…
Defra has confirmed plans to introduce new regulations to bring about fairer trading relationships in the pork supply chain. While its response to last year’s consultation…
New sponsors are being sought for the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme, which aims to recruit highly qualified and committed young entrants into the pig industry. The…
NPA chief executive Lizzie Wilson has described her invitation to next week’s Downing Street Farm to Fork Summit as a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to discuss the pig…
An influential group of MPs has called for a ‘complete and co-ordinated overhaul’ of the IT systems in place at Defra to ensure air quality, safe…