UK retailers urged to prioritise British pork as farmers resort to killing healthy piglets

In light of ’significant’ supply chain issues, Rob Mutimer, chairman of the National Pig Association, has sent an open letter to UK retailers urging them to prioritise British pork through plants.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
UK retailers urged to prioritise British pork as farmers resort to killing healthy piglets

In light of 'significant' supply chain issues, Rob Mutimer, chairman of the National Pig Association, has sent an open letter to UK retailers urging them to prioritise British pork through plants and divert...

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