UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’

Northern Ireland pig producers left in limbo over Sofina contracts

Northern Ireland pig farmers need “facts, fairness and a future” as uncertainty continues over supply contracts with Sofina Foods, the Ulster Farmers Union says

UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week. The UFU said it pressed for “urgent clarity on the future of Northern Ireland pig producers affected by ongoing uncertainty around supply contracts”. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss possible plans on the part of the pork processer to cut back on the number of pigs the business slaughters on a weekly basis. The meeting took place following “grow…