Sainsbury’s has announced an additional market leading support payment of up to £2.8m for its pork development group, the supermarket’s aligned farmer group designed to understand its farm base and increase visibility across the supplier chain.

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"The pork sector has seen unprecedented cost challenges and we hope that our further investment will provide our producers with security whilst maintaining high levels of animal health and welfare as well as product quality and great value for our customers.”

The supermarket continues to review its pricing model to ensure the longer-term safeguarding of supply, and work in collaboration with producers to deliver a supply chain that is resilient, efficient, and engaged.

*The average price for GB standard pigs that have not received a premium for the production system, feed regime or breed.