More than half of abattoirs expect to close within 5 years
A recent National Craft Butchers (NCB) survey has found that 59% of abattoirs expect to close…
Author Iain Hoey
UK pig slaughter remains high in June
UK clean pig slaughter rose by 18% on the previous year to 986,200 head, according…
Global pork production increases as China bounces back
Global pork production for 2021 has been increased from previous USDA forecasts to 105.1 million…
Shortage of workers in meat industry ‘reaching a critically high level’
In response to rising concerns over the shortage of labour in the meat industry, Nick Allen,…
Study shows meat tax would cost economy £242 million annually
A ‘meat tax’ would cost the UK £242 million a year according to a new…
Global pig meat production to grow 13% by 2030
Global pig meat production is projected to grow 13% over the coming decade driven by…
Karro to host open days for potential butchery apprentices
Karro Food Limited is holding open day sessions, offering people the opportunity to find out…
Further ASF cases reported on pig farms in Germany
A third case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed over the weekend in farm…
Farm Safety Week begins as reports of farm fatalities rise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbOSE7nuwjc&feature=emb_imp_woyt&ab_channel=YellowWellies The Farm Safety Foundation is holding the ninth annual Farm Safety Week this week,…
Scottish pig sector faces uncertainty
According to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), along with the legacy…