Fewer farming operations in Switzerland
Both the number of Swiss pig farms and the number of animals are decreasing.
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Germany: The slaughterhouse that temporarily closed due to COVID-19 resumes production
This Tuesday, May 19, begins the gradual reopening of the Westfleisch slaughterhouse in Coesfeld.
COVID-19: USDA and FDA announced a Memorandum of Understanding
This action is another in a series of proactive steps the USDA and FDA have taken to maximize food availability following unprecedented disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to food supply chains.
France closes a slaughterhouse due to employees with COVID-19
To date, there are 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a slaughterhouse in Fleury les Aubrais. The company will be closed temporarily by a prefectoral order.
Brazil: Agricultural exports increase in first four months of 2020
Some agricultural products broke historical records for monthly export volume, including pork with 63,000 tons.
US predicts how COVID-19 will shake its pork industry in 2020 and into 2021
Due to COVID-19, US pork production in 2020 is predicted to be lower than last year. Projections for 2021 reflect some lingering effects of the pandemic.
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Discover ..Brazil creates a platform for e-commerce of agricultural and livestock products
The aim of the platform is to facilitate the marketing of products from the field, bringing producers and consumers closer together, providing an opportunity for pig farmers as well.
FAO: Global meat price drops again
The FAO Meat Price index registered the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
Mexico expects a significant increase in pork exports in 2020
The Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service forecasts a 20.5% increase in Mexican pork exports.
Germany suspends the price quote for sows due to COVID-19
The producer organisation VEZG has decided to suspend the sow price quote until June 6.
COVID-19 US: Pork harvest capacity 40% down
According to the NPPC, the United States pork harvest capacity is down nearly 40 percent leaving nowhere for market-ready hogs to go.
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News60% of European pork exports are destined for China
Exports to China are up by 77% and account for 60% of total European pork product exports.
US hog prices fall sharply in April as COVID-19 constrains slaughter capacity
In late April, nearly one-third of slaughterhouses reduced production or closed, and hog prices were forced prices down 35%.
US pork exports reach new heights in March
Underpinned by record production, US pork exports completed a tremendous first quarter with new March records for volume and value.
US pork processing plants are slowly reopening after closures due to COVID-19
Many slaughterhouses are now back online, at least in some capacity, following outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees.
Overview of global meat market developments in 2019 - FAO
Global meat production fell by 1.0 percent after two decades of steady growth. Global meat exports rose by 6.8 percent – the fastest year-on-year expansion since 2012.
Argentina facilitates efforts to maintain adequate food production
SENASA facilitates deadlines and paperwork required for agricultural producers, thus allowing operations to continue for the entire food production chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hog futures trading to begin in China for the first time
The Dalian Commodity Exchange has been approved to carry out hog futures trading.
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Tool for tracking food trade restrictions
A new tool developed by IFPRI monitors restrictions in food trade and assesses their impacts for food availability.
JBS partially opens facilities to euthanizing hogs, providing assistance to producers
The plant is to retool operations to humanely euthanize hogs in light of several plant closures leaving producers with no other options.
French pork exports in 2019
The volume of exports from France increased in 2019 (+ 60,000 CWE, an increase of 9.4%) to around 702,000 CWE
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NewsInteractive map of US slaughterhouses and their current operating status
In light of shut-downs due to COVID-19, this tool shows the locations of pig slaughterhouses, their capacity, and operating status.
EU and Mexico conclude negotiations for new trade agreement
Tuesday afternoon, the European Union and Mexico concluded the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement.
US COVID-19: Executive order to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open
President Trump is signing an Executive Order providing the authority to ensure the continued supply of beef, pork, and poultry to the American people.
