World total meat production is forecast to contract in 2020
World total meat production is forecast to fall by 1.7 percent in 2020. World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction.
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EU: Despite challenges, pork and other agri-foods saw export growth in February
EU pork exports to China were exceptionally high in February. Export and import numbers for wheat, grains, and oil seeds.
Colombia exports pork to the Ivory Coast for the first time
After the Angolan market opened last year, the Ivory Coast will now be the second African market to open its borders to Colombian pork.
US pork facilities are now operating at 95% following shutdowns due to COVID-19
United States meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of capacity compared to 2019.
France: pork trade surplus increases
In 2019, the trade surplus for livestock products was EUR 600 million, an increase of EUR 103 million, after several years of decline.
Brazil: More than 700 establishments now authorized for export
Since January 2019, Brazil has opened more than 65 markets and authorized more than 700 establishments to export agricultural products.
Spain:Quarterly pork production increases again
During the first quarter of this year, Spain produced 1,329,943 tons of pork, an increase of 4.42% with respect to the same period last year.
Mexican meat exports in 2019
In 2019, Mexico exported more than 221,000 tonnes of certified meat and bee products to 65 countries.
China expects a decline in pork production
The report predicts that due to ASF and COVID-19, pig production will decrease by 7.5%.
Russia: Pork production saw double-digit growth in first trimester
Pork production in the first four months of 2020 saw an increase of 11.3% over the same period in 2019.
Portuguese pork exports on the rise
During the first quarter of this year, pork exports increased by 9.1%.
Denmark: Economic analysis of the pig industry in 2019
Pig producers achieved very good economic results.
The Argentine pig industry, an industry with many future opportunities
Pork production, domestic consumption, and exports continue to grow.
Portugal: Pig slaughter decreased in the first 3 months of 2020
According to data published by the GPP, the total number of pigs slaughtered decreased by 0.2%.
The Colombian agricultural industry sees growth in first trimester
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that in the first three months of 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the agricultural sector grew by 6.8%, compared to the same period last year.
Mexico: Advancement in negotiations with China to export pork offal
Mexico is waiting on China's health authority to endorse its list of 18 federally inspected pork establishments.