Archive of all National Pig Association articles – Page 4
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Brazil meat our standards to strike a post-Brexit trade deal?
Brazil wants to trade with the UK post Brexit. But amid concerns over food safety, animal welfare and the environment, can it meet our standards on beef, chicken and pork?
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NewsLabour shortage hits meat processors in run-up to Christmas
Processors have warned Brexit-related labour shortages could hinder production of seasonal products
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NewsAfrican swine fever expected in UK ‘within a year’, says farming minister
The warning has led to calls from the NPA for a ‘more robust approach’ towards ASF prevention in the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Tulip’s takeover mean for the UK pig sector?
Pilgrim’s Pride’s acquisition of Tulip is a ‘vote of confidence’ in the market
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Comment & OpinionPilgrim’s Pride move for Tulip shows US has UK meat sector in its sights
US pork producers could now have a much easier route to market for their pork in the UK
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NewsDefra kicks off anti-African swine fever border campaign
The campaign is aimed at anyone with the potential to introduce ASF to the UK
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NewsFood and farming bodies hit out after migration committee 'ignores' sector
A new report into ’shortage occupations’, where vacancies need to be filled by non-UK workers, had omited the sector, warned the NFU
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Analysis & FeaturesIs China's pig ASF outbreak good news for UK exports?
Culling pigs in China has left a global protein gap of 10 million tonnes
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NewsPig sector complains to ASA over Amazon advert
The National Pig Association said Amazon’s Echo Dot cinema ad encouraged the illegal act of ’swill feeding’, which could spread disease
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NewsSainsbury's criticised over new meat brand's 'confusing' provenance
The retailer began rolling out the J.James brand at the end of October as part of a bid to ‘simplify’ its own label range
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News'Grisly' no-deal Brexit could put an end to protected UK food names
Industry bodies have warned the government’s latest Brexit technical notices show the UK food sector will be critically exposed to a hard Brexit
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NewsTesco Sustainable Dairy Group to supply all of Jack's milk
The new discount chain has also made a 100% British commitment on fresh meat
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NewsRed Tractor to launch suite of toughened new standards
The new ‘modular standards’ covers areas such as enhanced animal welfare, organic and environmentally sustainable production
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NewsASA orders Viva to amend ad over pig factory farming claims
The ad depicted a pig running in a field contrasted with groups of pigs in crowded pens
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NewsIncreases in British pork sold by mults, says AHDB
The percentage of British bacon and ham sold by the mults rose by 3% and 9% respectively from May to July…
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter a series of breaches, can Red Tractor be trusted again?
Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley’s bullish call for the government not to “reinvent the assurance wheel”, will no doubt be ringing in his ears this week after the scheme hit the headlines - and not for the first time this year - for all the wrong reasons
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NewsAsda slammed for 'shocking' AHDB Pork Watch performance
The National Pig Association said it would seek ‘urgent answers’ on why British pork facings have fallen
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NewsCO2 shortage halts production at Tulip's Brechin plant
Ther pork giant said it would stop slaughtering at the site this afternoon
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NewsPig sector successfully reduces antibiotic use by another 28%
The pig industry has hailed the reduction in usage, which has fallen by more than 50% since 2016
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NewsUK ban on meat terms for plant-based foods would be 'fraught'
France will ban use of terms like ‘steak’ for non-meat lines but there are no plans for the UK to follow suit