Vietnam Opens Doors to UK Pork
In a notable boost for the UK pork sector, the Vietnamese authorities have given the go-ahead for pork exports to commence, in a deal estimated to be worth around £12 million over the first five years.
Selected pork sites across the UK have been approved to start commercial trade, marking access to this important market for the first time. Pork is the most favoured meat in Vietnam, with consumption outstripping domestic production.
AHDB Head of International Trade Development Jonathan Eckley said: “One of AHDB’s key strategic objectives is export development, working collaboratively with industry and government, to cultivate further opportunities for our red meat and dairy sectors.
“This announcement further illustrates how this collaborative approach successfully delivers tangible results for our levy payers. In anticipation of how our exporters can make the most of opportunities in Vietnam AHDB took part in the Food & Hotel Vietnam (FHV) trade show earlier this year.
“Access to the Vietnamese market will offer further opportunities to balance carcases and help underpin domestic pig prices.”
Alistair Driver | National Pig Association
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