China bans imports from pork plant in Brazil
China has suspended imports from a Brazilian pork plant operated by privately owned Aurora Alimentos…
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Another challenging week as pork plant capacity remains under pressure
Last week proved to be another challenging one with kill capacities still below the norm,…
China reapproves exports from Cranswick’s Ballymena plant
Cranswick Country Foods (CCF) has been reapproved by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s…
NPA sets up industry Government forum to manage COVID-19 issues
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has set up a pig industry-Government COVID forum to ensure…
BMPA calls for meat factory workers to be early recipients of vaccine
In a letter to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, the British Meat Processors…
UK ban imposed on freight drivers who have been in Denmark over past 14 days
The Government has banned freight drivers who have been in or passed through Denmark in the last…
Foodservice losses cause fall in Japanese pig meat imports
Japanese imports of pig meat (incl. offal) between January and September totalled 862,600 tonnes, down…
How will the November lockdown affect the UK pork market?
The second national lockdown, which begins today, is not expected to have the same dramatic effects…
Pilgrim’s Pride hosts virtual farm tours for potential suppliers and stakeholders
Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd. has been hosting virtual farm tours for partners, potential suppliers and stakeholders…
Three quarters of vets concerned about stress and burnout, according to BVA survey
The results of a new survey from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revealed that three-quarters…