Delivering safe, consistent, great-tasting pork
British pork is proudly produced to rigorous welfare and safety standards, resulting in a succulent, mild flavour – ideal for a wide range of cuisines.
World-class pork production
The UK’s pig sector is built around animal wellbeing – through food safety, high welfare, traceability and supply integrity. From Europe’s highest number of outdoor breeding sows to independent audits, the focus is on doing the basics exceptionally well – so the product delivers for your customers day in, day out.
Supply integrity and food safety you can trust
Experienced processors, clear country-of-origin and audited supply chains mean dependable availability and full traceability from farm through to export partner – reducing risk, ensuring food safety and supporting brand trust in market.
Hormone-free, responsible use of medicines
Use of growth hormones are prohibited in the UK and antibiotics are used only when clinically necessary, never routinely or as growth promotors, and always under veterinary supervision. Antibiotics are used only when clinically necessary, and the electronic Medicine Book for Pigs provides a UK-wide service for the collection of data on antibiotic usage in the pig sector, supporting a 69% reduction in antibiotic use between 2015 and 2024.
High-welfare systems
Outdoor breeding is a hallmark of British pork production, with more than 40% of sows kept in outdoor systems, far exceeding many others globally. Housing, bedding and enrichment are managed to keep animals healthy, comfortable and productive – helping deliver eating quality you can count on.
About our pork
40%
of the UK breeding herd is kept outdoors
95%
of UK pigs come from Red Tractor farms
Antibiotic
use in 2024 was down 69% since 2015*
*AHDB’s electronic Medicine Book data
Specification consistency and cut ranges
From bellies and loins to shoulders, legs and ribs – plus skin-on/skin-off and bone-in/boneless options and the fifth quarter – British pork is available fresh or frozen, to tight, repeatable specs for retail, foodservice and manufacturing.
Independent assurance and full traceability
British pork is backed by the Red Tractor scheme – one of the world’s most comprehensive assurance programmes – verifying that assured meat is born, reared and processed in the UK, and independently checked against standards covering food safety, animal welfare and environmental responsibility.
Choose Quality Pork from Britain
Partner with suppliers who combine animal care, robust assurance and consistent eating quality. If you’re planning year-round sourcing, seasonal features or tailored specifications, we can connect you with the right British pork partners for your market.
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Contact
Our international team is available to support your import ambitions, with members based across Europe. Contact us today to discuss achieving success by choosing Quality Meat from Britain.
