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Pig Industry News by Topic
News by Topic: Marketing Pork
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Pork Gets Support During National Pork Month US - The Kroger Company, during October, partnered with US pork producers to promote the value of pork during National Pork Month. To support National Pork Month, Kroger, the nation's largest traditional...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
AMS Administrator to Meet with National Pork Board US - Rayne Pegg, the new administrator of the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will meet with members of the National Pork Board on 9 November, the first day of the board's...
Monday, November 02, 2009
Boycott of Non-free Range Pork Urged NEW ZEALAND - Earlier this year, New Zealand witnessed one of the greatest marketing disasters in history. Mike King, the Kiwi bloke who makes people laugh for a living, had been fronting a high-profile...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
EU Moves to Improve Animal Welfare Labelling EU - A new European Commission report has launched a political debate over animal welfare labelling. The aim is to make it easier for consumers to identify more animal welfare-friendly food products.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Minister Smith Underlines Commitment to Pig Sector IRELAND - Speaking at the IFA National Pig Farmers' Forum in Athlone on Friday (16 October), the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, emphasised his commitment to the Irish pig...
Canadian Govt Invests in International Pork Marketing CANADA - The Government of Canada is investing in marketing world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Southeast Asian Meat Buyers Meet with US Suppliers US - Southeast Asia’s ASEAN region has emerged as a major destination for US pork and beef exports and captured the interest of a growing number of US suppliers.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Consumers Shown How to Love Pork More UK - Celebrity Master chef winner, Liz McClarnon, teamed up with BPEX's Love Pork campaign to teach people how to cook pork properly. Her tour of the major cities of England clocked up 29 regional radio...
Friday, October 09, 2009
PiGIS Awarded Prize for 'Next Big Thing' NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT’s search for ‘the next big thing’ has concluded with the innovative software, PiGIS™, coming away with a £3,000 prize for best product...
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Ohio 'Pork and Beans' Support Promotes Pork Ribs US - Support from Ohio pork and soybean producers is helping the US Meat Export Federation introduce pork ribs to a wider range of consumers in Japan, which is traditionally the US pork industry’s highest-value...
Monday, October 05, 2009
Cargill Re-launches Tender Choice Pork Line US - Cargill Meat Solutions today announced the re-launch of its Tender Choice branded pork product line - the company's premium enhanced pork brand.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Quality Meat Scotland Plans for the Future SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland is set to take steps to ensure it remains strongly positioned to robustly deliver its important red meat promotion and development workload for the Scottish livestock...
Accra to Educate Public on Safety of Pork ACCRA, GHANA - The first Accra Pork Festival and Sales Bonanza would be held in Accra from 11 to 13 December 2009 to educate the public that pigs reared in Ghana were safe for human consumption.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Pork Checkoff Sponsors TV Show on Pork US - RFD-TV is to feature a conversation about pork as well as the latest information on influenza A H1N1 on 12 October.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Pork Industry Needs to Reduce Reliance on US CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board suggests to flourish Canada's swine industry needs to reduce its reliance on the United States, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, September 25, 2009
New Web Site Promotes Red Meat for Good Health UK - A new web site, meatandhealth.com, has been set up to promote the role of red meat in the diet.
Intervet/Schering Plough Found in Breach of NOAH Code UK - The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Code of Practice Committee, chaired by Guy Tritton has found Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in breach of four items under complaint, relating to...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Canadian Standard for Pork Quality Recommended CANADA - Participants in a Canadian pork industry trade mission that traveled to Japan are endorsing the creation of a Canadian pork industry standard aimed specifically at satisfying the demands of that...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
ALMA Funds 30 Industry Projects CANADA - More than C$3 million in new funding is helping Alberta’s livestock and meat industry discover innovative ways to move forward.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Positive Aspects of Pork Production to be Highlighted CANADA - Winnipeg-based Finer Feeds is encouraging a greater awareness of the positive aspects of swine production in western Canada, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Manitoba Pork Market Fees Expected to Hold or Fall CANADA - The CEO of the Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative reports improved efficiency in the manner in which it operates could result in reductions in the marketing fees it charges members in the future,...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Scottish SPCA Approves Launch of Pioneering Brand SCOTLAND, UK - Pig farms throughout Scotland are being visited by inspectors from the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) as part of a ground-breaking initiative welcomed by...
Pork Goes Pink to Show Local Production AUSTRALIA - Australian pork will be rebranded, making it easier for consumers to tell whether the pigs are raised here.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Japan Remains Priority Market for Canadian Pork CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is assuring Japanese buyers of pork that, despite reductions in Canadian hog production, Japan remains a high priority market that will continue to be well served, writes...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Innovative Marketing Key to Success in Japan CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council suggests innovative marketing focusing on quality is the key to making inroads in the lucrative Japanese market, writes Bruce Cochrane.

