Increase of the pig slaughterings in France
During April 2016, the pig slaughterings showed a high growth (+11% in terms of heads and +12% in terms of weight).
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Russian Agriculture Ministry drafts decree on food embargo until 2017 end
The Russian Agriculture Ministry prepares draft Government decree to extend food embargo until the end of 2017.
France: deficit in the pork trade
The French year-over-year exports rate of all the products dropped by 2.5%, reaching 732,000 tonnes in 2015.
E-Certification of pork products exported from Chili to Russia
Active joint activities of the Rosselkhoznadzor and Chilean Veterinary Services resulted in implementation of veterinary e-Certification of pork exported from Chili to Russia.
Ukraine is still a pork net-importer
Customs statistics data show that in January-April 1.08 thsd tons of fresh, cooled and frozen pork were brought out from Ukraine.
New EU rules for a simpler, faster and safer Customs Union come into force
New customs rules come into force on Sunday 1 May that will make life simpler for businesses that trade in Europe and better protect consumers against illegal and counterfeit goods.
Russia sharply increases pork import
For the period from 1 January to 27 March 2016, the imports of pork to the Russian Federation amounted to 47,300 tons, which is 1.6 times more than in the corresponding period last year.
UE-Russia talks about the possibility of pork export resumption from the EU
EU Ambassador Vygaudas Ušackas stressed a great interest of the European Union in resumption of agricultural product export to Russia, in particular of pork.
Russia increased pork production and reduced imports in 2015
As of December 1st 2015, the Russian pig herd increased by 9.5%, adding up 21.9 million heads.
Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth
Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth of 3.5 percent for total slaughters and of 3.9 percent of pork production.
Chinese pork imports continue to rise in 2015
Chinese pork imports rose 38% in 2015, compared with 2014, totalling 778,000 tonnes.
Normal seasonal price patterns could be in danger for US producers
The headwinds to a 30% rise in carcass prices expected into the summer include a relative abundance of pork and all other meats coupled with much lower retail prices emerging in the meat case, ...
Uruguay: increase in pork consumption and imports
The situation of the pig sector in Uruguay is characterized by a decreasing importance of the national production and an increase of imports.
Ukraine to ban Russian food imports
Ukraine has announced it will ban food products from Russia starting on January 10, a response to a similar ban by Moscow.
Chile beats a record in pork exports
In 2015, 55% of the Chilean pork was exported, so the Chilean industry has become established as a leader in meat exports.
USA: October meat exports show improvement, but still down year-over-year
Pork exports were down 3 percent year-over-year in volume to 177,191 metric tons.