China sees first year-on-year increase since 2018 in its live pig census
This is another important turning point for the recovery of live pig production capacity following the year-on-year growth in the breeding sow census in June.
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EU and China sign landmark agreement protecting European Geographical Indications
Today, the EU and China signed a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and 100 Chinese GIs in the European Union against usurpation and imitation.
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NewsSupport for European animal welfare label
During the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, the Minister's initiative for an EU-wide animal welfare label met with broad support.
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NewsUS pork exports remain on record pace at mid-year despite challenges
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time in 2020, but exports remain on record pace for the year, according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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NewsSingapore opens its market for Brazilian pork offal
Singapore, already a major importer of Brazilian pork, increased its purchases in 2020.
After the six-year embargo, how is Russia's agri-food industry doing?
Over the past six years, Russia has reduced its food imports by a third - from $43.3 billion in 2013 to $30 billion in 2019. Pork imports have shrunk tenfold.
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Delay in Argentina/China memorandum signing
This delay affects the start of a project that aims to see Argentine pork production increase by 40% in 4 years.
Belgian pork production and exports continue to decrease
During the first five months of this year, pig slaughter has decreased by 2.6% and exports between January and April have decreased 30%.
FAO predicts another decline in global pig meat for 2020
World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the FAO Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.
Major Mexican meat organizations merge, forming MUPA
In order to increase Mexcian consumption of beef, pork, and poultry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development together with representatives from the meat industry agreed on joint actions to boost consumption of animal protein.
Brazil foresees growth in grain and protein production in the next decade
According to a study by MAPA, grain production will reach 318 million tons in 2029/2030. Animal protein production will increase by 23.8%.
Germany: Meat production down slightly in first half of 2020
A 2.6% drop in meat production during the second quarter of 2020 resulted in an overall decline for the first half of the year.
Argentina sets a new record for pork exports
Pork shipments were up 55% in the first half of the year, while consumption reached an all-time high in June.
China's pork imports already exceed the 2019 total
As of June, Chinese pork imports already exceed the total for all of 2019.
FAO: Global meat prices down in July
The mid-year meat price index is down 9% year-on-year and price quotations for pig meat fell in July.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.
Opormex, the new association that groups all Mexican pig producers
The new Organization of Mexican Pig Producers (Opormex), brings together the country's pork producers in a single group.
Denmark closes a slaughterhouse due to COVID-19
Following new cases of COVID-19 among its workers, Danish Crown has decided to close its slaughterhouse, which processes pigs, in Ringsted.
Argentina sees increased pork exports
In the first half of 2020, Argentine exports of meat (14%), fruit (22%) and vegetables (15%) grew compared to the same period last year.
Pig slaughter in Brazil remains steady despite plant disruptions
Even with COVID-19 affecting slaughterhouse workers and causing plants to shut down, pig slaughter remained practically stable in April and May.
Brazil: Santa Catarina leads national pork exports in first half of 2020
The largest pork producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, continues to increase shipments in 2020.
US pork exports add billions in value to corn and soybean industries
Pork exports from the United States represent the fastest-growing use of soybean meal, and generate revenue for the corn and soybean industries.
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NewsVietnam acts to ensure sufficient pork supply for fourth quarter
A look at how Vietnam's pig herd recovery efforts sit mid-year, along with feed production, and the solutions the country needs to implement moving forward.
