EU pig meat export value increases in first half of 2021

Pig meat exports saw substantial growth in South Korea but fell in China for January-September 2021.

A recently published study analyzed the possible effects of some elements of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies on EU agriculture, including the pork industry.

The EU pigmeat market is in a difficult situation due to increased production and decreased demand from food services and China. Prices have been falling steadily in the past months.

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission signed a joint declaration establishing from now on each 23 September as EU organic day.

MEPs support the EU’s One Health approach to addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance

ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.

With the modifications of this new regulation, the hygiene regulations applicable to products of animal origin are updated.

A report on the implementation and impact of mandatory indication of the country of origin for certain meats has been published.

In mid-September, the European Parliament is due to vote on a ban on the use in animals of antibiotics of importance in humans.

The export value of pig meat in the first four months of 2021 was up 10% from last year.