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Demand for pork and bacon constant

2008 | Filed under Previously Featured | (0)

The past twelve months have marked a return to profitability for most pig producers in Northern Ireland.
The early summer saw the production downturn that has been a feature of pig farming throughout most of Europe since the beginning of the year converted into stronger market returns at long last. But farmers are not out of [...]

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Promoting local pork

2008 | Filed under News | (0)

The Pork & Bacon Forum teamed up with the Environmental Heritage Service to promote Northern Ireland pig meat medieval-style at Dunluce Castle Portrush at a summer barbeque, supported by local pork suppliers.
As well as award-winning sausages, burgers and kebabs, the Forum’s Chef Development team, headed by Sean Owens, cooked up recipes of shoulder and collar [...]

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