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The British Meat Processors Association has welcomed EFSA’s conclusions that levels of nitrites and nitrates added to food are safe.

Chinese consumers like the story behind British pork, according to the NPA’s Georgina Crayford, who has recently had a close-up glimpse of China's retail pork sector. 

The latest SPP has continued has continued to recover from the dark days of spring 2016 when it stood at a mere 112p.

Newcastle University’s Professor Sandra Edwards has been recognised for her research into animal welfare.

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in the Czech Republic for the first time, confirming further spread of the virus in Eastern Europe. 

Nominations are now open for the Chris Brant Award, which each year recognises those prepared to go the extra mile on behalf of the pig industry.   

Tributes have been paid to Robert Overend, a former NPA board member and former chairman of the British Pig Association, who died on Sunday.  

The poultry sector has published figures showing a 71% reduction in antibiotic usage over a four-year period. 

We have an important update to a story posted in the members' area a fortnight ago.