The global pork industry will see uneven production growth while trade patterns continue to shift in 2026, with Brazil becoming an increasing force, according to RaboResearch’s…
Month: January 2026
AHDB has expanded its International Trade Development team with the appointment of Henry Glover as senior trade development manager. He will focus on providing support for…
A new study has highlighted the early loss of immune cells in pigs infected with the ASF virus (ASFV), possibly explaining why vaccines remain elusive and…
Retail pigmeat sales increased by 1.4% to 929m kg in 2025, despite a 1.3% increase in average prices, with spend up 2.7% to £6.9bn. Primary pork,…
Cranswick has recorded strong third quarter trading, driven by record Christmas sales, boosting its profit outlook for the current financial year. In an update for the…
The BBC has highlighted the threat posed to the UK livestock sector by the illegal meat trade, originating in Romania, where African swine fever (ASF) has…
PIC’s PRRS-resistant pigs have been approved for sale as food in Canada after rigorous and thorough review, in a significant breakthrough for gene-editing technology. Following approval…
Farming minister Dame Angela Eagle has promised to work with farmers, as the government presses ahead with plans to phase out farrowing crates. The commitment was…
UK pigmeat production grew by 2.3% year-on-year in 2025 to 975,200 tonnes, driven by a combination of higher slaughter numbers and increased carcase weights, according to…
Pig industry stalwart, Hugh Crabtree, has received his well-deserved MBE for ‘services to the pig industry’. Hugh received his honour from the Princess Royal at Windsor…