EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
The European Union and Mercosur - a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement on Friday 28 June.
Swine news - Economy
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
There was a significant increase in the value of with pork meat (growing by €134 million) in April 2019.
UK: Pig producers Q1 margins down to lowest level since 2012
According to AHBD Pork, on average, producers were losing £11 per pig sold (-13p/kg). This is the most significant loss-making period since Q3 2012.
Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stopped issuing export certificates to China for all pork and beef products as of June 25, 2019.
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NewsASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar
The prices of food rose by 7.7% in March, the greatest rise in the last seven years. The increase in the price of pork due to the decrease in production caused by African swine fever, as well as that of fruit and vegetables due to the bad weather are the main causes.
Argentina: First seminar on pork held together with China
The seminar entitled “Cooperation opportunities between Argentina and China in the pork sector”, was organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry of Argentina together with the Chinese Embassy with the aim of sharing experiences, and posing and defining scenarios to promote new pork exportation businesses.
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In January-May 2019 the production of pork in agricultural organizations grew 5.9% or 97 thousand tons year-on-year and amounted to 1.73 million tons in live weight.
EU: recommendations on improving the Single Market for food
The Commission published the final report of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, which provides recommendations in the areas of fair and efficient trading practices, competitiveness and price transparency.
Brazil increases pig slaughterings
11.27 million pigs have been slaughtered in the first trimester of 2019.
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NewsAfrican Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.
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NewsStrong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive
There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.
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NewsFAO Meat Price Index: pig meat price quotations continued to rise
The FAO Meat Price Index was up marginally in May as pig meat price quotations continued to rise amid strong import demand from East Asia.
Spain: new increase in pork production
Pork production grew by 3.5%, and the number of slaughtered pigs by 4.09%.
Mexico foresees an increase in meat production
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico (SADER), meat production (in carcass weight) in 2019 could exceed 7 million tonnes, this representing an increase by 1.9%.
European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
Portugal: data on the pig slaughterings in the first trimester 2019
The weight at slaughter increased, and the number of slaughtered pigs dropped during the first trimester of 2019.
Important increase in pork imports in China
The latest data published by the General Administration of Customs of China show an important increase in pork imports in China.
Decrease in pig slaughterings in Germany
The total number of pigs slaughtered in Germany in the first trimester of 2019 dropped by 4.2%, reaching 13.95 million animals.
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Panama could restrict pork imports
Panama notified the WTO its decision to start an enquiry concerning safeguards regarding certain fresh, refrigerated or frozen pork cuts.
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NewsBrazil expects to authorise new refrigerated abattoirs to export pork to China
After the meeting between the Minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Mr Tereza Cristina, and the general manager of the Chinese Customs Department, Brazil expects that 78 refrigerated abattoirs receive the authorisation to export to the Chinese market.
USA: Support for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation and trade disruption
The President has authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs, which is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions.
Escalated trade tensions disrupt China's pork imports from U.S.
The escalating trade conflicts have consequentially disrupted China's pork imports from the United States, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Fairness in the food supply chain: Commission proposes to increase price transparency
The proposed measures will cover the meat, eggs, dairy, fruit and vegetables, arable crops, sugar, and olive oil sectors.
