News
7th Jul 2017
Sainsbury's introduces ham 'smart label' technology to combat waste
Sainsbury's is attempting to tackle food waste with the introduction of a ‘smart label’ for its own-brand ham.
7th Jul 2017
Members area - activist update
We have an update on the latest animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
6th Jul 2017
HSE stats confirm farming as UK's most dangerous sector
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed agriculture as the most dangerous industry in the UK.
6th Jul 2017
VMD confirms maximum five years for zinc oxide
The VMD has confirmed the UK pig industry will be granted the maximum five year period to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.
5th Jul 2017
NPA to set out vision for pig industry in Gove roundtable meeting
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies will outline the association’s vision for a ‘world class pig industry’ at a roundtable event hosted by Michael Gove on Thursday.
5th Jul 2017
Five years 'should be sufficient time to adapt to zinc oxide ban'
Five years should be sufficient time for the UK pig industry to adapt to life without zinc oxide, according to pig medicine specialist David Burch.
5th Jul 2017
EU pig price reaches highest level since 2013
EU pig prices have reached their highest level since October 2013.
4th Jul 2017
New Shadow Defra Minister appointed
Vegetarian Stroud MP David Drew has been appointed as a Shadow Defra Minister, as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reshuffles of his junior Ministers.
4th Jul 2017
Members area - activist update
We have an update on the latest animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
3rd Jul 2017
EFSA confirms safe levels for nitrites and nitrates added to food
The British Meat Processors Association has welcomed EFSA’s conclusions that levels of nitrites and nitrates added to food are safe.
