Manchester Hog King, a provider of hog roast catering and machine hire in the North West, have commented on a newly released report by BPEX underlining industry growth.

According to BPEX, there has been a 4% rise in the number of weaned pig produced sows in 2013 – a rise up 1% on any other European Interpig countries.

The number of finished pigs a sow also rose on average to 22.23 in 2013, a rise of 0.54 on 2012 figures.

Andrew Knowles, head of technical at BPEX, said that despite promising results more needs to be done: “These results are encouraging, but we have to keep the foot on the accelerator because there is still a gap with our major competitors and we need to close it. The latest information available shows the British industry is still going in the right direction and making progress.

“Part of the reason for this could be that the industry has been going through a period of profitability which in turn has meant the industry has started investing again.”

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A spokesman for Manchester Hog King said: “The pig industry has struggled in the UK in recent years so it’s great to see even more growth reported. The demand for pork, especially British pork, is definitely on the up at the moment. People are falling back in love with pork and for us as a hog roaster it’s great to see that passion growing amongst people.”

BPEX is also set to begin a new marketing campaign in the near future in an effort to rejuvenate the image of fresh pork amongst younger people – those under 50, specifically. Pulled pork will be used to get the campaign started after being identified as one of the most fashionable and popular pork options for younger consumers.  

“Pulled pork is a great example of how pork has really come back in vogue again. All of the biggest supermarkets, fast food restaurants and gastro pubs are selling it and it’s especially popular amongst the younger generation.”

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