All Pork articles
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NewsRed Tractor consults on higher welfare standards for pig sector
The farm assurance scheme has kicked off a consultation on proposals to introduce voluntary Enhanced Welfare and Free Range labels for UK pigmeat
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NewsHeck grows profit in latest accounts and points to strong performance this year
Heck saw profits rise by almost 80% last year and says it is now back on track for growth
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NewsMPs approve new fair buying practice rules for pork supply chains
The regulations follow the pig crisis of 2021/22, whcih saw 200,000 pigs held back on farms due to a glut of supply and a shortage of butchers
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NewsBMPA slams ‘broken planning system’ after rejection of Cranswick ‘megafarm’
Controversial plans by the protein giant were rejected by Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council’s planning committee last week
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NewsControversial Cranswick ‘mega farm’ plans rejected by local council
Councillors rejected the plans due to its impact on ecology and climate change
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NewsYo launches Japanese-inspired slow-cooked meat kits into Asda
The dishes were inspired by ‘restaurant favourite flavours’ from Yo
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Category ReportThe summer pig-out: trends in barbecue 2025
Barbecuing last year hit heights not seen since 2021 as Brits took inspiration from around the world. So, what’s cooking for 2025?
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NewsSainsbury’s and Cranswick sign 10-year meat supply deal with £60m welfare investment
Cranswick will supply all of Sainsbury’s British pork, sausages, premium bacon and gammon and cooked meats with the Sainsbury’s Pork Producer Group
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NewsThe Jolly Hog launches BBQ range that cooks in five minutes
The range (rsp: £6) is launching into Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado and Sainsbury’s at the end of March
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KVI TrackerThe Jolly Hog shrugs off sluggish sausage and bacon markets to boost sales
The brand had benefitted from increased supermarket listings and rising consumer demand for meat, said co-founder Olly Kohn
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Range PreviewHighlights from M&S Food’s revamped slow cooked meat range
M&S Food has given its slow cooked range a refresh, adding new international flavours and convenient solutions
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NewsSterling Meat Co credits strong growth to £1.5m store revamp and quality
The Manchester-based meat retailer – formed out of the remnants of Crawshaws, which closed in 2018 – grew revenues by 11.9% to 25.3m in 2024
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NewsCranswick insists ‘megafarm’ plans meet all green requirements
The meat and poultry giant has submitted plans for a major redevelopment of its farming operation in Norfolk
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NewsIceland scraps plastic-saving mince packs with return to ‘classic’ packaging
Iceland has reversed its plastic-saving move, posting on X: “You asked, we delivered. The classic mince packaging is back!”.
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NewsTesco revamps and enlarges Sustainable Pig Group
The producer group will pay pig farmers the cost of production and give further incentives for production improvements
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NewsGourmet charcuterie brand The Mad Butcher secures Sainsbury’s listing
The brand said it had further plans to grow in UK retail, ’further tapping into the growing UK trend for meat snacking’
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NewsGammon and stilton big festive winners as volumes soar in run-up to Christmas
Gammon sales rebounded in the run-up to Christmas after a poor year, blighted by inflation
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NewsYoung’s and Karro owner Sofina eyes growth as sales top £2bn
Sales at the protein giant, part of Canada-based Sofina Foods, climbed by 5.6% to £2bn in the 53 weeks to 30 March 2024
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NewsCompleat Food Group’s revenues near £800m amid inflation recovery
The business has set an ambition to become the UK’s leading chilled prepared food group
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Hannah Parkes, head of people & impact, The Jolly Hog
Hannah shares her journey from sausage-themed interview questions to the challenges and rewards of working in a B Corp business