News
13th Feb 2019
FSA seeking information from exporters of feed products of animal origin
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking all businesses that currently export feed products of animal origin (POAO) into the EU to contact it.
12th Feb 2019
Lizzie gives pig industry perspective on rise of veganism activism
NPA policy services officer Lizzie Wilson gave the pig industry’s perspective on the rise of vegan activism during a BBC feature last night.
12th Feb 2019
Industry leaders urge Gove to pause non-Brexit-related consultations
Food and farming industry leaders have called on Michael Gove to 'pause' any non-Brexit-related consultations until the current uncertainty passes.
12th Feb 2019
NPA updates Import Protocol
The NPA Breeding Companies Import Protocol has been updated in order to ensure it reflects the current risks and rules associated with importing breeding stock.
11th Feb 2019
Cranswick reports revenue fall
Cranswick has reported a 2% drop in revenue in the three months to December 31, 2018, compared with the previous financial year.
11th Feb 2019
Red Tractor eMB-Pigs deadline is today
Producers are reminded that today is the Red Tractor deadline for uploading antibiotic data for the fourth quarter of 2018 onto eMB-Pigs.
9th Feb 2019
Better Days
Although pig prices are still generally in negative territory, for once it is good to be able to report some positive news on the price front
8th Feb 2019
Ed's Brexit round-up - not much further on
Three weeks on from the meaningful vote in Parliament, and much to everyone’s lack of shock, we are not very much further ahead.
8th Feb 2019
NPA urges Government to refrain from unfair and damaging Brexit tariff regime
The Government could cause untold damage to the British pig sector if it waives tariffs and checks on imports in the event of Brexit no deal.
8th Feb 2019
AHDB review response delayed by Brexit no deal planning
The Government's response to the review of AHDB has been put back in order for Defra to focus its resources on preparing for a Brexit no deal.