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Zoe Davies has praised one retailer for its commitment to British pork and product development, contrasting it with the differing approach of another. 

Andrea Leadsom has sought to reassure pig farmers their concerns will be fully taken on board as the UK carves out a new future outside the EU.

The 55th winner of the David Black Award has been announced at a breakfast in the House of Lords today.

Waitrose is reducing its reliance on South American soya by becoming the first UK retailer to introduce ‘responsibly sourced non-GM soya’ for animal feed from Europe.

One in five farms and businesses connected to the pig industry would struggle to survive without migrant labour, an NPA survey has indicated.

The EU reference price comparison is undervaluing domestic pigmeat by 5-6/kg, relative to our EU competitors.

Defra has revealed the identity of the next Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the UK.

The NPA has responded to the latest sensationalist claims in the Daily Mail seeking to link poor practice on pig farms to the potential spread of the LA-MRSA bug to humans. 

UK retailers are sourcing more British bacon but there has been little movement in the other pork categories, despite favourable exchange rates, the latest Porkwatch survey shows.

Farmers and abattoirs in East Anglia are urged to be vigilant, following further reports of animals rights activity over the past two days.