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Pig industry urges sector to complete foreign labour survey
The pig industry is inviting pig farmers and any businesses connected to the industry to complete a survey to gauge how reliant the industry is on…
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Carmarthen Ham granted EU protected name status
Carmarthen Ham has been awarded protected name status by the EU, its producers have said. The meat now has protected geographical indication (PGI)…
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Co-op's new bacon range gets thumbs up from Scottish pig farmers
Retailer Co-op has launched a new 100% Scottish Ayrshire-style bacon made from Specially Selected Pork as part of its commitment to supporting…
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Despite opposition letters, another pig unit development given go-ahead in Shropshire
Another pig unit has been given the go-ahead in Shropshire despite opposition from local residents and animal welfare campaigners. Shropshire…
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'Antibiotic free' meat could have 'dangerous unintended consequences', says pig expert
A pig expert has said 'antibiotic free' meat could have 'dangerous unintended consequences'. National Pig Association chief executive Zoe Davies has…
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Producers share of retail pork prices rises for six consecutive months
The producers’ share of retail pork prices has now been rising for six consecutive months, reaching 37% during September, according to AHDB Pork…
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Pig industry seeks assurances that cheap food agenda will not take priorities in Brexit talks
The pig industry has written to Defra Secretary Andrea Leadsom to lay out its Brexit priorities, seeking assurances that a cheap food agenda will not…
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Pig industry and experts in food safety denounce MRSA scare in pork
The finding of livestock-associated MRSA in samples of pork sold in supermarkets 'should not be seen as a surprise or as a significant public health…
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Consumer demand for pig meat in key EU markets remain under pressure
Consumer demand for pig meat in key EU markets has remained under pressure in 2016, AHDB Pork analysis has discovered. Consumption has been generally…
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Pig industry sets out priorities and wants as Brexit date set
The National Pig Association has been formulating its priorities for the pig industry for when the UK leaves the EU. With the announcement that…
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