North American pork market outlook
Rabobank reports near-term oversupply on optimal growing conditions; demand steady.
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Maple Leaf Foods spins off its world-leading pork business
Creating two independent public companies each with a sharper focus to execute its own growth strategy and pursue its uncompromising commitment to best-in-class sustainability practices.
U.S. pork exports below year-ago levels in May
Pork exports posted another solid performance in May, but were below last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
Poland: Further decrease in the number of pig herds with a stabilizing population
Of the newly established farms, most keep up to 5 animals.
Chile opens market for edible offal from Brazil
Exporting these products maximizes the use of slaughtered animals and generates additional revenue for the Brazilian sector, adding value.
FAO Cereal Price Index down in June
Global export prices of all major cereals decreased month on month.
FAO Meat Price Index steady in June
International pig meat prices increased slightly due to a steady pace of imports.
Why has there been a recent increase in production companies and meat group interest in acquiring farms in Spain? We analyze the possible causes
We surveyed our readers to find out why they believe these changes are taking place and why integrator companies and meat groups are buying farms.
EU imposes duties on Chinese electric vehicle imports
The imposition of provisional countervailing duties by the EU on Chinese electric vehicle imports can have consequences on European pork exports
Marché du Porc Breton becomes Marché du Porc Français
At its general meeting on June 6, Marché du Porc Breton changed its name to Marché du Porc Français (MPF).
United States: Contraction of sow inventory continues
However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.
Rio Grande do Sul sends first pork shipment to the Philippines
In March of this year, the Philippine authorities recognized the equivalence of health inspection systems, specifically for Brazilian beef, pork, and poultry exports.
France: Slight increase in pig slaughter
In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.
EU pork market update
Total EU production saw marginal gains of 0.3% in the first quarter compared to 2023, according to AHDB.
Turbulent, not truculent month of June
With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.
Germany: The number of pig farms continues to decrease
The number of pig farms has decreased by 3.4% in one year and by 42.2% over ten years.