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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
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.

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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
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
Vietnam acts to ensure sufficient pork supply for fourth quarter


Boosting agriculture in the Americas: ministers agree on 11 points
Food security, post-pandemic economic recovery, and boosting agrifood supply chains were some of the issues addressed in the meeting attended by 31 ministries of agriculture in the Americas.
Rabobank anticipates reduced global pork supply in 2020
COVID-19 has shaken the global pork industry, disrupting the supply chain and causing various challenges.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up in first trimester of 2020
The positive trade balance of EU27 agrifood was boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat, and coarse grains in the first four months of 2020.
A mid-year look at China's recovering pig industry
The sow herd is recovering, pork prices are rising, and ASF outbreaks have remained under control during the first half of 2020.
Tönnies increases base weight, adjusts payments for its Rheda slaughterhouse
Due to the increased weight of the slaughter animals, Tönnies has increased the base weight.
France: "The ham cartel" sanctioned by the competition authority

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China released pork from central reserves
The Ministry of Commerce and relevant departments released pork from central reserves.
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Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.
