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%.
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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.
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, for the 17th European Symposium ..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.
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.
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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
The competition authority is fining French companies 93 million euros for fixing prices in the ham and charcuterie sectors.
China's agricultural product market is stabilizing in the wake of COVID-19
Prices of corn and domestic soybeans have risen significantly.
German slaughterhouse Tönnies reopens after COVID-19 shutdown
In a provisional opening, the plant should be able to start work July 17. No more than 10,000 animals may be slaughtered in the probationary period.
