EU approves new specifications for Prosciutto di Parma PDO
Substantial changes to the production of Prosciutto di Parma Protected Designation of Origin.
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Substantial changes to the production of Prosciutto di Parma Protected Designation of Origin.
EU pork exports fell by 15% in 2022, largely due to a 40% decrease in exports to China, the leading destination.
The number of exported pieces in the first nine months of this year has increased by 10.78% compared to the same period in 2021.
As of October 1, it will no longer be possible to sell vegetable products under the denomination of meat products.
The member states that have requested the largest amount of private storage aid for pigmeat are the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain.
Agri-food and fishery exports reached an all-time high in 2020, driven by foreign sales of pork and fruit.
While exports to China have shown a significant increase, sales to the other major destinations have fallen.
The number of pieces exported during the first nine months of this year has suffered a decrease of 4.69% compared to the same period last year. The main markets in terms of value are Germany and France, followed by Portugal and Italy.
China already accounts for 62.3% of total exports of pork and pork products from the EU.
Today, the EU and China signed a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and 100 Chinese GIs in the European Union against usurpation and imitation.
Labelling of the origin of pork, poultry, sheep, goat, and minced meat will be mandatory for dining and food service.