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UK pigmeat production dips; prices lower too but much higher than elsewhere in EU

The volume of pig meat leaving UK abattoirs for much of this year has been lower than year-ago levels, a contributory factor in the firmness of farmgate prices, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

FAO expects drop in world's pig meat production for 2020

World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.

Pork promo campaign in UK leads to sales increase

After a five-month pork promotional campaign mounted by the UK levy body Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a survey showed that 90% of the people who saw the promo aired on TV said that the commercial portrayed pork as a healthy food choice.
UK pigmeat production dips; prices lower too but much higher than elsewhere in EU
FAO expects drop in world's pig meat production for 2020
Pork promo campaign in UK leads to sales increase
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