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  • The Times: Woolly hogs help to rewild Scottish countryside

    by Christine Macaulay
      Through strategic grazing, Mangalitsa pigs are able to regulate dominant species, enrich soil, and foster environments conducive to insect reprod...
    Posted in News

  • The Herald: How pigs that look like sheep are helping our forest to grow

    by Christine Macaulay
      An article has been published by The Herald featuring our pigs, which at first glance resemble woolly sheep from afar due to their thick, curly c...
    Posted in News

  • BBC Scotland Outdoors Podcast: Pigs and the Future of Farming with David Carruth

    by Christine Macaulay
    BBC Scotland Outdoors explores the innovative transformation of our former sheep farm in Ayrshire, with a unique twist involving our fascinating Ma...

  • Landward visit Brodoclea Woodland Farm

    by Christine Macaulay
    Join Anne on a visit to Ayrshire, where she encounters the charming Mangalitsa pigs who play a crucial role in managing the bracken growth. Learn a...
    Posted in News

  • Forestry and Farming at the Heart of Scotland’s Finest Woods

    by Christine Macaulay
    Woolly Pig Co's David Carruth was named the Young Farmer Forester of The Year 2023 for his work at Brodoclea Woodland Farm. David showcased an inn...
    Posted in News

  • Mangalitsa Sausage and Potato Casserole

    by Christine Macaulay
        Our easy sausage casserole with potatoes is fast and fuss-free, using just six ingredients and taking 35 minutes to prepare and cook. We’ve u...
    Posted in Recipe

  • The Twelve days of Pigmas

    by David Carruth
    Twelve reasons why you should try a Mangalitsa Christmas At the Woolly Pig Company, we believe that good pork raised to the highest ethical and en...

  • Looking forward, 2023 and beyond: The Woolly Pig Company

    by David Carruth
    After last week's update on the recent changes we have been going through, we wanted to let you know what will offering you as we move forward thro...
    Posted in News

  • Spring Update: The Woolly Pig Company

    by David Carruth
    Spring Update: The Woolly Pig Company As spring brings new life to our sites at the Woolly Pig Company we are also starting fresh. Over the past ye...
    Posted in News

  • Mangalitsa, The Pigs That Resemble a Sheep

    by The Woolly Pig Company
    Mangalitsa or Mangalica is a rare breed of pig of Hungarian origin that has an unusual growth of curly hair over its body, akin to that of a sheep....
    Posted in News

  • #LetsBoxClever

    by The Woolly Pig Company
    Here at the Woolly Pig HQ, we ensure all our packing is made from fully sustainable and recyclable materials. In order to maintain the products at...
    Posted in #LetsBoxClever

  • Is freezing meat the way forward?

    by The Woolly Pig Company
    One of the biggest problems we face in the modern world is the amount of food we waste. The Waste and Resources Action Programme estimates that "a...
    Posted in How to