Pork shopping guide

Pork shopping guide

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With so many labels and descriptions on pork products, do we know what they actually mean for pigs on the farm? Uncover the truth behind pork labels and descriptions.

In the UK we pride ourselves on having some of the best animal welfare regulations but unfortunately that doesn’t mean that we don’t have factory farms and cages.

So what are the minimum standards for each label? Take a look at our cheat sheet for a quick overview of the welfare each one provides.

UK pig farming infographic

Shopping Cheat Sheet

X = does not require this, tick = does require this, O = partially meets this requirement.

This reflects the minimum standards farms need to meet based on public information by the assurance scheme.

UK pig farm legislation

What are the regulations for pig farms here in the UK and are they enforced? Find out more below.

UK pig farming infographic

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