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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
NFU AGM REPORT - New Task Force for Pig IndustryUK - The British government is to set up a new task force aimed at securing the future of the UK's pig meat industry.
Pork Popularity Gains Momentum in ScotlandSCOTLAND - More Scots have been picking pork in the New Year, with strong growth shown in both volume and value sales.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
NFU AGM REPORT - Move to Country of Origin LabellingUK - The Conservative party has launched the Honest Food campaign at the annual meeting and conference of the National Farmers Union in Birmingham this week.
NFU AGM REPORT - Agriculture Must Produce MoreUK - The UK agriculture industry has to start producing more while at the same time taking care of the environment.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ad Authority Upholds Complaint Against BPEXUK - A complaint over an advertisement by the British Pig Executive for British Pork has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.
The Jamie Effect Kicks in with a VengeanceUK - The Jamie Oliver effect has kicked in with a vengeance after he urged everybody to buy higher welfare pork.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Parliament Promises to Look at Pig Industry AgainSCOTLAND - The Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee in the Scottish Parliament has decided to give further attention to Scotland’s pig industry, following yesterday’s discussion on the sector,...
BPEX: Healthy Pork Message Gets ThroughUK - The message that pork is a healthy option is increasingly getting through to consumers, according to a new report from BPEX.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Outlook 2009 Conference PostponedUK - A conference sponsored by EBLEX/BPEX has been postponed due to severe weather conditions in the south of the UK.
Old-Breed Pork Must Be the Real ThingUK - In a decision that will have a major impact on both supermarkets and producer-retailers, Trading Standards officers have been told to clamp down on misleadingly labelled old-breed pork.
Jamie Does Great Job of Promoting British PorkSCOTLAND - NFU Scotland has acknowledged the great efforts of Jamie Oliver in helping to promote British pork to consumers.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Jamie Saves Our BaconUK - Jamie Oliver's hour-and-a-half long programme Jamie Saves Our Bacon will be aired tonight on Channel 4, starting at 9 PM.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
BPEX: £3 Million Backing For QSMUK - It’s business as usual for the Quality Standard Mark for pork bacon and ham, says BPEX Chairman Stewart Houston.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Positive Report on English Pig IndustryUK - The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee conducted a major inquiry into the English pig industry last September, and its report has now been published.
Action Taken to Strengthen CompetitivenessUK - After an excellent outcome of last year’s financial statements, Tulip Ltd. continues to strengthen competitiveness.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
RSPCA Campaign: Farmers Express Mixed FeelingsUK - Farmers in Gloucestershire have given a mixed reaction to a new campaign to improve labelling on pork products.
QMS Teams Up to Offer Tasty ResolutionSCOTLAND - Quality Meat Scotland is making it easier for people to stick to their new year’s resolution to get healthy by collaborating with Scottish Slimmers.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Helping Shoppers out of 'Pig Ignorance'UK - Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and TV chef, Jamie Oliver, are joining forces in a campaign to improve the welfare of pigs.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Call for Clearer Labelling and Sustainable FarmingUK - The UK is to push Europe to change regulations for clearer country of origin labelling (COOL).
Celebrity Chef and RSPCA Join Forces on WelfareUK - The RSPCA is to launch a campaign on Monday 12 January, called 'Rooting for Pigs' - supported by national advertising, press and online activity.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Pig Health Initiative Underway in ScotlandSCOTLAND - A further project funded by the Scottish Government to offer long- term support for Scotland's pig sector is underway.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Pig Farmers Call for Better COOL ReviewNORTHERN IRELAND - The Ulster Farmers’ Union says local pig producers want a full review of the country of origin labelling which currently exists in the industry.
SSP Brand Offers Retailers Supply ConfidenceSCOTLAND - Shoppers are being urged to look for the Specially Selected Pork label as a guarantee of provenance and welfare standards this winter.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Promote British Pork as Pig Herd DipsUK - With the pig industry increasingly dominated by imports, there is an urgent need to promote and brand British pork, which is both produced and processed in Britain, auctioneer and valuer, Peter Crichton,...
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
QMS: Brand Offers Pork PromiseSCOTLAND - Red meat assurance body Quality Meat Scotland has underlined the importance of clear labelling following the recall of Irish pork.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Festive Hog Roasts: Calling all Pig Farmers!UK - As part of the ongoing Pigs Are Worth It campaign, BPEX is planning a series of festive hog roasts in and around major UK cities.
Friday, November 28, 2008
WCRF Makes a Pig's Ear of ClaimsUK - Claims that people are cutting down on eating processed meat such as bacon because of cancer fears have been rubbished by pig industry body BPEX.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Specially Selected Pork Making WavesSCOTLAND - Specially Selected Pork is hitting the screens for the first time this week aiming to get more Scots to look for the label.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Meat Labelling - Could Do Better?UK - New guidance from the Food Standards Agency on labelling the country of origin of meat is a step in the right direction, say two of Britain’s leading meat bodies.
'Jamie Saves Our Bacon' Campaign LaunchedUK - Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver plans on going to war with European pork producers in a new television show.
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