FAO meat price index: nine months of decreases
Pork prices fell due to the drop in prices of German products.
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China surpasses 3 million tons of imported pork
The total amount of pork imported during the first 9 months of this year has reached 3,280,000 t.
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NewsCanada: New pork promotion and research agency will help sector thrive
The agency will support the competitiveness and sustainability of the pork sector by enabling the development and implementation of promotional and research activities.
US pork exports remain on record pace through third quarter
Through the first three quarters of the year, United States pork exports were 16% ahead of last year’s record pace in both volume and value according to USMEF.
Canada proposes guidelines for simulated meat products
As Canada's plant-based food industry grows, the Government is working to provide greater clarity on the regulations that apply to meat and plant-based substitutes.
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Portugal: Exports fuel pork sector expansion
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing foreign demand, mainly from Asia. Portuguese live swine exports to Spain have boomed due to tight Spanish hog supplies.
Mexico to export sorghum to China
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico and the General Directorate of Customs of the People's Republic of China formalized the sanitary protocol for the export of sorghum from Mexico to China.
Philippines lifts temporary ban on pork and pig imports from Belgium
Following Belgium's self-declared "ASF free" status, the Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the import of domestic pigs, pork, and semen originating from Belgium.
Brazil opens 100 new foreign markets for agricultural products
The work to open foreign markets includes more than just the traditional products of which Brazil is already a major exporter. The most recent market to open is exports of breeding pigs to Colombia.
Argentina to import Russian compound feed
After a lengthy approval process, Argentina's National Animal Health and Quality Service (SENASA) officially authorized the import of compound feed from Russia.
Chile: Pork production continues to rise
Pork production so far this year continues to increase, according to the latest report by the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa).
Panama: Increase in pig slaughter, first nine months 2020
Between January and September 2020, the country's pig slaughter has increased by 2.4% compared to the same period last year.
Russia: Meat exports up almost 80% in first 9 months of 2020
Exports of meat for the first nine months of 2020 showed significant growth. Meat and by-products worth $610 million were supplied to foreign markets, 79% more than in the same period last year.
Philippines: Government investigates why pork prices are high if supply is up
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is looking into the reasons for a rising pork price despite an increased frozen pork supply.
US-China trade deal: Record-breaking US pork exports to China
China has purchased over $23 billion in agricultural products, approximately 71% of its target under the Phase One Agreement.
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NewsVeggie burgers: no change in labelling plant-based products
Members of the European Parliament rejected all proposals to reserve meat-related names for products containing meat.
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NewsChina: Recovery of live pig production "better than expected" in first three quarters of 2020
The live pig census has been restored to 84% compared to 2017 levels, and pork prices are falling.
Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
Argentina: Pork exports increase 63%
Between January and September 2020 exports of Argentine pork products and by-products have increased by 63%, with China being the main destination.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
China's pork and commodity markets continue to stabilize
Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.
EU agri-food trade back on an upward trend
Despite COVID-19 and uncertainties related to Brexit, EU27 agri-food trade continued to grow in the first six months of 2020, the net trade balance boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat.
