FAO: Meat prices are exception in general downward trend
Global food prices monitored by FAO fell in March, with the exception of meat prices.
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Hope becomes established and predictions are confirmed: prices take a run up...
The prices rise in all Europe. In the last market session in March the German price has only grown by €0.07/kg carcass weight, and this conveys firmness and security all over the place.
Riding a powerful diesel engine
Since late January until today, the price at Mercolleida has regained €0.066. We could say that the Spanish price is riding a powerful diesel engine that is propelling it upwards inexorably.
China: pork imports to determine start of seasonal price rise
The level to which China imports pork after Chinese New Year will determine the start of the seasonal increase of the Rabobank Five-Nation Hog Price Index, according to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report.
Belgium: suppression and reduction of the contributions for the pig and cattle sectors
The Belgian Parliament has approved measures for supporting the pig and cattle producers.
Food commodity prices fall for fifth year in a row in 2016
Prices of major food commodities declined for the fifth year in a row in 2016, averaging 161.6 points for the year as a whole, some 1.5 percent below their 2015 levels.
Belgium: agreement against the volatility of prices in the pig sector
A group of pig producers and pork processors have signed an agreement with the aim of reducing the volatility of the prices.
Copa and Cogeca support recommendations to improve farmers weak position in food chain
Copa and Cogeca support recommendations by EU Agri Markets Task Force to improve farmers weak position in food chain and to ensure they get a fairer share of the price paid #fairfoodchain
Two Words for Facing the New Year: Buckle Up!
2017 is setting up to be a very surprising and interesting time in the global pork industry. Everywhere around the globe where pork production is at a comparative advantage, expansion is taking place. In the US, President-elect Trump brings a completely new model of leadership…
Rabobank: Supply-driven global meat markets to put pressure on prices
Consumers are set to benefit from downward pressure on global meat prices during 2017, according to Rabobank, the leading food and agribusiness bank.
The (transatlantic) danger does not cease
Both USA and Canada still have an abundance of pigs and very low prices. This great amount of pork must be taken care of, and it will no doubt be at the expense of the European pork.
Rabobank: Global food prices set to stay low in 2017
Record-high stock levels are set to keep worldwide food prices low during 2017 even as inflation starts to rise in many developed economies, according to a major report from Rabobank.
Agricultural Markets Task Force Presents Recommendations on farmers in the food supply chain
The Commission will consider the report's recommendations and an appropriate policy response in line with its continuous support to the agricultural sector.
Rivers of red ink until next April
The author analyzes the loss-making situation that is engulfing the US pig industry and links its future development to globalisation, which progress seems to be slowing down...
America, America... and Germany's doubts. Peace was made and peace there was.
The USA and Canada persist in having rock bottom prices: €0.91/kg carcass, this is, 40% lower than the European prices.
Post-Brexit pork trade scenario
Tariff or quota limits on the volume of pork traded between EU and UK could mean sharp price movements, affecting demand.