News
29th Jun 2020
Tönnies plant closure 'wreaking havoc' on cull sow market
The closure of the Tönnies processing plant, in Germany, has 'wreaked havoc' with the cull sow market, according to Thames Valley Cambac.
26th Jun 2020
Waitrose reduces nitrites across own-label bacon and gammon
Waitrose is introducing lower levels of nitrite across its entire own-label fresh bacon and gammon ranges at the start of July.
26th Jun 2020
Changes
Although the SPP has put on another 0.29p to stand at 164.93p, pig traders are reflecting a note of caution.
25th Jun 2020
Which? survey highlights public concern over import standards
A survey by consumer champion Which? has highlighted public concern over import standards in future trade deals.
25th Jun 2020
Forum entry - Food for thought
The latest post on the NPA forum challenges the supposed link between school holidays and the demand for pork.
24th Jun 2020
Pig Industry Group meeting highlights rising straw prices as growing concern
Rising straw prices are once again becoming a concern. This was one of a number of topics discussed at the latest Pig Industry Group meeting.
24th Jun 2020
Defra to hold webinars on Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme
Pig farmers and interested parties are invited to take part in a series of webinars to help shape the future of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme.
23rd Jun 2020
Cranswick announces profits in excess of £100m for 2019-20
Cranswick has announced another impressive set of results for the last financial year, with profits topping £100 million.
22nd Jun 2020
Members Area alert - two animal rights activity updates
Two important updates on the latest animal rights activity targeting pig farms have been posted in the Members' Area today.
22nd Jun 2020
More than 1,000 workers at Tönnies now positive for COVID-19
The number of workers testing positive for COVID-19 at the Tönnies abattoir in northerwestern Germany has passed 1,000.