Press releases - Economy

The 39th edition of SPACE will take place from Tuesday, September 16 to Thursday, September 18 at the Rennes Exhibition Center and will be a major occasion for exceptional meetings for all stakeholders of what we like to call “the Livestock Planet.”

AHDB has appointed Mark Haighton as its new pork sector director, taking over from Angela Christison, who will step down from the role later this year.

NPB has named David Newman as its next CEO. He brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to serving America’s pig farmers.

The global ingredient manufacturer adds veterinary contract research and vaccine manufacturing to its portfolio of products and solutions in the animal health industry.

DLG Service GmbH to be integrated into DLG Markets GmbH.

Starting on 1 July, Dr Marlene Louw will be stepping into the role of SAPPO’s Chief Executive Officer.

Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.

Facility will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy, and feed millions nationwide.

The evening was spent honoring individual award recipients and teams with the Christensen Farms Award for Excellence, and four individuals receiving the Bob Christensen Award for Excellence.

The Argentine Swine Federation outlined a federal, productive, and sanitary agenda to boost the sector with ambitious goals, concrete actions, and strong public-private articulation.

Grupo Vall Companys, Incarlopsa, and Grup Cañigueral will participate equally in acquiring 100% of Inga Food's capital.

Danish Crown concludes the first half of the 2024/25 financial year with steady progress. The net result is improving, and the competitiveness of the Danish pig price has strengthened over the period - though the goal is still far from reached.

The new company is already big, the 7th largest in Brazil, with 130,000 employees, consolidated net revenue of R$152 billion in the last 12 months and a presence in 117 countries.

Annual Congress of the European Pig Producers - May 14 to 16, 2025 in Kolding, Denmark.

May 6 marked the launch of the National Pork Board’s consumer marketing campaign, which brings to life how pork aligns with consumer values of taste, flavor, balanced nutrition and versatility.

This investment will enhance CP Foods’ strategic flexibility and operational efficiency, while unlocking new expansion opportunities in Vietnam—one of the region’s most promising growth markets.

As a key figure in livestock traceability, his work has had a profound impact on the industry, ensuring transparency, safety, and efficiency in pork production.

Euken has been with ISU Extension and Outreach for more than 40 years, serving with expertise, teamwork, and a focus on client needs.

CP Foods reassures the public that the incident has not disrupted production activities or operations across Thailand.

Strategic Partnerships Signed for ILDEX Vietnam 2026 & HAN Select Vietnam 2026.

This variable remuneration contract could mean income increases by up to 20%.

The company’s new pork welfare policy prohibits by 2030 the use of farrowing crates, sow stalls or gestation crates at any time. It also requires environmental enrichment materials and litter to be provided, prohibits tail docking, and prohibits surgical castration without the use of painkillers.

The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 upon regulatory approvals and customary conditions and provisions.

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