Content related to the sectors: pork

13 July 2021

EU pork exports still in growth

EU fresh/frozen pork exports were up again in March, with shipments to non-EU markets amounting to 268,500 tonnes (+7% year-on-year).

28 May 2020

How the coronavirus lockdown has impacted sales of meat-free products

The proportion of households buying meat-free products dropped back during lockdown

13 July 2021

New UK Global Tariff Schedule published- what does it say about pork?

Tariffs on domestic pigs and most pork products will remain equivalent to the existing tariffs implemented under the EU regime.

13 July 2021

GB finished prices continue to move up marginally

GB finished pig prices went up marginally in the week ending 16 May.

20 May 2020

BLOG: Export specialist, Susana Morris shares a view from the USA on red meat market

Our ambitions for exporting UK beef to the US took a positive step forward yet the effects of the pandemic has led to the temporary closure of at least 30 pork meatpacking plants in the US.

26 August 2020

Does coronavirus offer a glimpse at the impacts of future policy?

MI Director Phil Bicknell says the UK's recent challenges could hint at the long-term impact of future policies, such as the Agriculture Bill and trade discussions.

19 May 2020

UK announces updated external tariff schedule

Today the UK Most Favoured Nation tariff schedule was announced by government. Named ‘The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) this will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the Transition Period.

13 July 2021

Danish pig herd expanding

The latest figures published by Statistics Denmark show that overall pig numbers totalled 12.7 million head on 1 April 2020.

8 March 2024

The lockdown exit plan and what it means for foodservice

What does our new recovery plan mean for foodservice, and how soon can we expect to be back to normal?

14 February 2025

Wallows and outdoor farrowing

Avoid heat stress in sows during farrowing and lactation.

3 August 2020

Protecting your outdoor pig unit from predators

Guidance on reducing the risk of piglet losses to predators such as badgers and foxes.

3 August 2020

Strawing up and preventing draughts

Help prevent pig mortality in outdoor systems by strawing up farrowing arcs correctly.