Why buy British Pork?

In the UK, the Pig Health and Welfare Council drives, some of the highest welfare standards in the world and improves the way that pigs are reared.

No growth-promoting hormones are used to feed pigs in the UK. Antibiotics are used as little as possible but as much as necessary for health reasons and only when prescribed by a vet.

The distance between farm and shop is smaller than for imported pork. Local meat means fresher meat with a smaller carbon footprint.

The top 12 native British pigs breeds are – British Landrace, Hampshire, Middle White, Gloucester Old Spot, Tamworth, British Saddleback, Large White, Large Black, Welsh, British Lop, Berkshire, Oxford Sandy and Black. The majority of pork reared in the UK will be a large White hybrid.

More than 90% of pigs are raised in the UK to standards which includes compulsory recording of antibiotic use since April 2017 and welfare standards higher than European legislation requires.

Any imported product that comes from a country that uses sow stalls, even if only for a few days post weaning, would be illegal here. Our national legislation bans use of stalls apart from during service. 

Why buy British Pork? We've been world leaders in pig welfare and one of few countries that give consumers the option of buying outdoor reared pork.