British pork back on the menu in China as ministers ink deal worth £80million to the UK

BRITISH Bangers are back on the menu in China as Covid-era restrictions on pork exports have finally been lifted.

The deal is worth a massive £80 million to British farmers and traders, ministers said.

China is the world’s biggest pork consumer - where pigs ears, tails and even the trotters are considered tasty delicacies.

But Beijing stopped importing during Covid and has only gradually lifted restrictions. 

Food Minister Daniel Zeichner said: “This is a massive win for British pork producers.

“Our pork is world-famous for its quality, and now we can give Chinese customers what they're hungry for." 

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Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said: "Economic growth is at the heart of everything this government does, and opening export opportunities is vital in achieving that.”

Britain sold £180m worth of pork to China last year. 

This trade boost could see another £80m of the tasty meat to the Communist country every year.

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