All Pork articles
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NewsCMA opens enquiry into Pilgrim’s acquisition of Samworth subsidiary
The markets watchdog has issued an ‘invitation to comment’ on the deal, whereby interested parties are asked to submit their views on whether it could affect market competition in the UK
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NewsFarm supplier relationships improving but ‘mistrust’ remains, Adjudicator says
In his latest report, the Adjudicator, Richard Thompson, has encouraged farmers to raise concerns about their supply contracts and highlighted progress in promoting fairer trading practices across the dairy and pig sectors
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NewsThousands of pigs backed up on farms due to lack of demand
Many producers were given notice on contracts and now the National Pig Association says between 12,000 and 15,000 pigs have ‘nowhere to go’
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NewsMoves away from CO2 gas stunning have ‘huge evidence gaps’, say MPs
Josh Newbury MP for Cannock Chase said in an Efra Committee meeting this week that there “are huge gaps in the evidence” on the use of alternative methods
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NewsMeat bosses slam government bid to end the CO2 gassing of pigs
It comes after the government launched its consultation into phasing out the practice, today, in favour of ‘more humane methods’, including the use of argon gas and automated electrical stunning
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NewsTight meat and dairy supply expected to continue into 2027
The latest data from the levy board has forecast that beef, lamb, pork and dairy production are all expected to drop in the year ahead
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NewsFairfax Meadow launches into Brakes with 30-product range
The range covers beef, lamb, pork, chicken and veal, and is led by Fairfax Meadow’s Casterbridge beef, which is produced from PGI West Country cattle and aged for a minimum of 21 days
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NewsAll supermarket ham sandwiches still contain cancer-linked nitrites
While moves are being made to introduce more nitrite-free products in chilled meat, major retailers still have a blind spot when it comes to prepared food and ready meals, analysis of Assosia data shows
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NewsSausage brand Triples launches ‘Porky’ sausages
Available in ‘Porky’ flavour, the high-protein (29g per pack) and ‘natural gluten-free’ sausages contain 85% British, Red Tractor assured pork
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NewsCranswick raises food security concerns in report showing its economic impact
The business highlighted the country’s lack of self-sufficiency in pork and poultry, alongside bureaucratic hurdles to further development
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NewsPoultry powers Pilgrim’s as pork market suffers
Group sales edged up from £4bn to £4.1bn in 2025, as 9% growth in Moy Park sales made up for a smaller drop in revenues at the former Kerry consumer meats business, Pilgrim’s Food Masters
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NewsWarnings about cancer risk of nitrites and nitrates made on Panorama
In today’s episode of Panorama, Cancer Before 50: Why is it rising?, the food safety expert warned that without action on reducing or eliminating these chemicals, there would be ‘more cases of bowel cancer’
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NewsWaitrose launches Made Without Nitrites gammon joint and lardons
In a first for UK retail, the move comes as appetite for nitrite-free options continues to accelerate, the supermarket said
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NewsHerta UK expands Frankfurter range with three flavour-led lines
The range consists of Italian Frankfurters (rsp: £2.39/6x35g), Curry Frankfurters (rsp: £2.39/6x35g) and Jalapeño Jumbo Frankfurters (rsp: £3.69/4x90g)
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NewsTesco launches ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ ham and bacon range
The retailer said the launch came in response to growing customer demand for nitrite-free options, with online searches for products without added nitrites up 360% year on year
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NewsEating more beans could save households £100 a year, research finds
The intel from think tank Green Alliance has revealed that replacing the equivalent of two pork sausages per person per week with pulses grown in the UK would provide the same amount of protein and cut average household annual food bills by almost £100
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NewsMattessons launches chicken and pork pulled meats range
Dubbed Mattessons Pulled Meats, its lines include Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, Slow Cooked Pulled Chicken and Slow Cooked Chicken Shawarma, and each 400g SKU can be prepared in under two minutes
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NewsPilgrim’s workers begin strike over pay in Enniskillen
Unite, which represents approximately 130 workers employed by Pilgrim’s Europe at the facility, has announced the strike will begin at 6.30am on Wednesday 2 September
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NewsRichmond launches into frozen ready meals with six-strong range
The six dishes are: Sausage & Mash, Toad in the Hole, Sausage Pasta Bake, Cottage Pie, Sausage Casserole and Sausage Mac & Cheese
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe to acquire Samworth Brothers-owned Walkers Deli & Sausage Co
The deal is subject to an employee consultation and approval by the Competition & Markets Authority