France: increase in pork imports and slight decrease in exports
In 2018, in France, the European pork imports grew by 2.5% in terms of volume, and the exports decreased slightly.
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USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Among the list of products susceptible to increase tariffs are pork and pork products such as cured ham or sausages.
USA: Highest-ever June hog inventory reported
As of June 1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms. This is the highest June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since estimates began in 1964.
Russia extends ban on EU food imports
According to TASS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extension of the food embargo until December 31, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
ASF 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.
EU: Commission takes action against fraud in organic products
The action aimed to identify vulnerable points within the supply chain and focused on complex international supply chains.
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.
Qu Dongyu of China elected FAO Director-General
Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round.
UK: More pork plants approved for export to China
China recently approved five British pork plants to export products to China.
Brazil increases pig slaughterings
11.27 million pigs have been slaughtered in the first trimester of 2019.