Government of Canada helps strengthen the Canadian pork industry
The projects announced further strengthen the Canadian Pork Excellence platform and contribute to growing the Canadian economy.
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NewsFAO: Global meat market developments in 2018
Data published by the FAO show an increase in world meat production during the last year 2018.
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NewsASF: NPPC cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as precaution
Risk of African Swine Fever introduction to U.S. herd considered negligible; decision made out of an abundance of caution.
Main German pig abattoirs ranking 2018
The list of the 10 main German pig abattoirs remains unchanged, although Tönnies is the only of the 4 first slaughterhouses that increased its share with respect to 2017.
March FAO Meat Price Index up marginally
In March, price quotations for pig received some support from a surge in import demand, especially from China.
Increase in French pork exports to China
The exports to China have recovered suddenly (+51% year-on-year), with 8,500 tonnes (carcass weight) sold to the north of Asia: 2,350 tonnes (carcass weight) more than in January 2018 (of which +1,950 tonnes in carcass weight sent to China.
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Panama imposes safeguards on USA pork
With the implementation of this safeguard, the imports of USA pork products are subject to an increase in tariffs.
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NewsImminent risk of a global shortage of heparin caused by ASF in China
China is the world′s largest producer of pork and thus has plenty of raw material to produce heparins.
New database for EU geographical indications
This new system will simplify the search for information about Geographical Indications and increase transparency for producers, national authorities and anyone curious about European GIs.
EU: Protecting farmers and quality products
The Agriculture Committee approved the first batch of proposals to improve EU farm policy so that it better meets farmers’ and consumers’ expectations.
USA will inspect Brazilian meat plants
The USDA will verify if Brazilian pork and beef still fulfil the USA health requirements.
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NewsEuropean pork exports record figures
The increase by 14% in the European pork exports to China make the total exports rise to a record figure for a month of January.
Swine production in the EU: What will come in 2019?
Less slaughters, higher weights, similar meat production, increase of exports to China ...
Forecasts for Mexican pork production
Based on increasing consumer demand, stable feed prices and the modernization efforts of the Mexican industry, USDA forecasts an increase in pork production in 2019.
New UK Government import system for animal and animal products
The Government has launched a new ‘no deal’ notification system for businesses that import live animals from outside the EU.
Japan’s meat imports set another record volume in 2018
The 2017 full-year import figure already broke the 2 million metric ton barrier for the first time since records began in 1988, in 2018 this figure was exceeded.
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NewsChina: ASF affects all aspects of the swine and pork industry
According to USDA, by the end of 2019, China's total swine inventory will be down and pork production will decrease.
France: Strategic Plan for the pig sector in the Great West
In a joint statement, on March 11th, the PRCs of Brittany and Pays de la Loire, and the NPPA announced that “they strongly support the project for the creation of a POA”.
US: Pork export volume just short of 2017 record
Pork export volume came up just short of the record set in 2017 while value slipped 1 percent year-over-year.
Argentina: strengthening of agricultural and livestock health and food safety
Through an agreement signed by the President of the SENASA, Mr Ricardo Negri, and the General Manager of the Inter American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation, Mr Manuel Otero, in Buenos Aires.
Commission welcomes agreement to better protect geographical indications
With this political agreement, EU geographical indications can have improved protection at multilateral level.
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NewsThe European meat industry asks China to accept regionalization
In a seminar held in Beijing on February 21st, the European meat industry encouraged China to apply regionalization to the trade of meat from countries affected by diseases such as African swine fever.
Food supply chain: Parliament's support to ban unfair trading practices
The European Parliament voted on a new set of EU rules that will ensure protection of 100% of European farmers as well as small and mid-range suppliers against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.
