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The EU and China agreed to formally publish a list of two hundred European and Chinese geographical indications -100 from each side- that will be considered for protection through a bilateral agreement to be concluded in 2017.

In particular they discussed an issue of harmonizing veterinary certificates for pork, beef, poultry meat and products thereof from Russia to Vietnam.

French pork exports increased in 2016, while imports continued to decline.

The meeting meant the start of a work plan between the public and the private sectors to progress in the identification, prioritisation and the opening of the markets of interest for pork and pork processed products.

The Russian authorities met with their Thai counterparts during the 85th General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to talk about the possibility of exporting pork offal from Russia to Thailand.

EFSA experts have examined issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant farmed animals in Europe.

Humane slaughter is a requirement in the European Union, one of the main purchasers of Brazilian meat products.

In 2016, and for the first time, China became the main destination market for the Chilean pork.

71,836 tonnes more of pork than in the same period in 2016 were exported.

During the first trimester of 2017, the pig slaughterings, as well as the slaughter weights, have dropped.

In the last 10 years, the number of pig farms has dropped by 13%.

France showed an increase in its production by 1% in 2016.

EU agri-food exports reached a record value of almost €12.7 billion in March 2017, the highest monthly export value seen over the last five years.

UK exports of fresh and frozen pork during March were 3% down on the year while imports rose by a massive 47% on the back of continuing tight domestic supplies.

The SENASICA is pursuing negotiations with the health authorities of Russia, Thailand and Vietnam, among other countries.

Goods such as coffee (65.3%), flowers (25.5%), bananas (25%), palm oil (36.1%) and frozen beef (357.3%), among others, helped to encourage exports in the third month of 2017.