Press releases - Economy

The new plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky was built to support a significant expansion of its bacon production capabilities.

Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Stefan Bulthuis as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 April 2024. He will take over this role from Margret Kleinsman, who has chosen not to extend her term of office. She will stand down on 31 March 2024.

Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.

Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement on December 1st, 2023, marking the sale of Gratal Farm and the establishment of a long-term partnership to drive innovation in genetic improvement programs within the swine sector.

In line with trends seen across the entire meat industry, Vion Food Group, a leading international producer of meat and plant-based alternatives, is adjusting its strategy in its main markets. 

Annual meeting of the European Pig Producers (EPP) - 29 to 31 May 2024 in Nantes (France) - In focus: Consumer communication strategies - registration now open

The "Outstanding Innovation in Pork Product Processing Process" award recognized excellence in pork production processes.

Utah measures latest action to address sustained hog market downturn.

The European agri-cooperatives organisation, Cogeca, held an election today in Brussels.

Sask Pork has introduced its 2023-2025 Board of Directors.

Two leading players join forces to develop and expand gut health solutions globally.

Smithfield Foods will close the pork-processing plant to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.

Olymel’s management made the announcement part of measures to reorganize its business lines and optimize operations at its facilities.

HKScan will sell its Baltic businesses to the Estonian AS Maag Grupp.

SAPPO is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Evans as their new chief executive officer.

The National Pork Board partners with five universities to establish The Real Pork Trust Consortium to address consumers' questions relating to the pork industry.

Meet the newly elected officers of the National Pork Board representing and serving U.S. pig farmers.

Space 2023 will take place from September 12 to 14 at the Parc-Expo de Rennes, France.

A joint project focused on counteracting the skilled labor shortage in the meat and poultry industry has secured a $250,000 grant.

Five new board members were appointed by USDA to the National Pork Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms through June 2026.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) installed new officers and elected members to its board of directors at its annual business meeting — the National Pork Industry Forum.

The company has developed additional climate-friendly products through research and development.

The Galician biotech company completes the operation that began in 2022 with the acquisition of 46% of the shares of the Catalan pharmaceutical company and strengthens its position in the animal health sector.

The joint effort is to revive the pig industry from the outbreak of AFS.