3200,000 Pledged in Grant Scheme
UK - Almost 3200,000 has been pledged by the British Pig Executive(BPEX) to improve co-operation along the supply chain.
25 July 2006
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The aim of the scheme is to help develop ideas which will benefit those taking part and bring an overall improvement to the British pig industry.
A total of 11 projects have been accepted in this round of the scheme, which has been running for four years. The successful projects included developing a local branded fresh pork supply, developing locally sourced production for butchers, farm shops and packers and creating a new range of products requested by customers.
BPEX Consumer Marketing Manager Chris Lamb said: "There are some exciting projects in this tranche of the grant scheme covering a wide range of ideas."The next tranche is due to be opened later in the year so there are still opportunities for people to apply.
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