British pig meat exporters have taken the first steps towards maximising new opportunities in California following the introduction of the controversial Proposition 12 legislation in the…
Month: January 2024
Total retail pork sales volumes grew by nearly 4% year-on-year over the Christmas period, led by a 17% increase in roasting joints. Overall, 2023 saw a…
The chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Sir Robert Goodwill, has written to Defra Secretary Steve Barclay to express ‘serious concerns’ over Defra’s…
Aldi, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, has introduced a ‘Best of British’ section on its website to help customers gain awareness for British businesses and to…
NFU president Minette Batters said the Government’s decision to halt trade deal negotiations with Canada, amid an ongoing dispute over beef and cheese was the right…
The biennial British Pig & Poultry Fair returns in May to a brand-new venue, with stand space close to being solout already. The 2024 Fair, expected…
AHDB has announced the return of its Feed Your Family for Less with British Pork marketing campaign, starting from 29 January. The £1m TV campaign, featuring…
A group of local farmers and stakeholders is seeking to raise £3 million to save Warwickshire’s Long Compton abattoir. The owners of the abattoir, which has…
Farming Minister Mark Spencer has confirmed the Government’s intention to introduce new legislation governing pig contracts in the summer. Mr Spencer was speaking at the end…
The NFU and AHDB have announced the next steps for a jointly-run independent review of farm to fork assurance. The next steps include appointing an independent…