BMPA's response to 'fairer labelling' consultation
Lucas Daglish, BMPA's Sustainability Manager, has just posted our response to the government's 'Fairer Food Labelling' consultation for the pig industry. We have some concerns, not least that there are a series of glaring omissions and errors in the consultation questionnaire.
In a letter to Defra Lucas says that there are "numerous assumptions which overlook the intricate complexities of pig production and processing and demonstrate a disappointing lack of understanding and knowledge of the sector". He also states that: "We believe that the current proposal lacks alignment with consumer interests and could exacerbate existing challenges within the supply chain, particularly in the pig sector. Stability is paramount before introducing further complexity and regulation."
You can read the letter to Defra and the full consultation response in the BMPA Members' Portal.