China releases more pork from reserves to ensure supply
For the first time since Lunar New Year, China releases pork from state reserves. A portion will be designated for those areas affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
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FAO meat prices: a break from eleven months of continued increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 182.5 points in January, down from December, marking a break from eleven months of continued increases.
US: Record-breaking pork exports in 2019
U.S. pork exports posted new volume and value records in 2019, reaching nearly $7 billion, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
Colombia regains FMD-free status through vaccination
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andrés Valencia Pinzón, reported that Colombia has once again achieved FMD-free status through vaccination.
An exceptionally eventful period for global grain markets
According to AMIS' Market Monitor, geopolitical tensions including the US-China trade agreement along with the rapid spread of coronavirus may impact agriculture markets.
Irish pigmeat export value hits record high in 2019
Ireland's agri-food exports were at a record €14.5 billion in 2019. With strong demand for pigmeat, exports reached €941million.
Canada: lower prices for grains and oilseed in 2020
Lower prices for grains and oilseeds are projected, but hinge on trade tensions and the influence of ASF, especially in China.
One year later, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
At the one year anniversary of the EU-Japan trade agreement, have these countries made good on their promises to increase exports, including pork?
Chile creates the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Last week, President Sebastián Piñera signed the bill creating the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to boost the activity of one of Chile's economic drivers.
The time is now... just maybe not this very instant
We believe that the price of pork in Spain won't drop until after summer.
Brexit: What will happen to live animal and meat trade?
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union at midnight tonight. This follows the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement this week by both the European Parliament and Council.
Poland: looking back on 2019 production and what to expect in 2020
According to the USDA, Polish hog inventories and pork production decreased 4% in 2019 and are expected to decline further due to ASF and a reduced feed supply.
Back-to-back black swans are looking more like vultures
First ASF, now Coronavirus, back-to-back black swan events have rocked the global economy and troubled the global meat industry. How to face the next one?
France: heavier pigs slaughtered in 2019
In 2019, slaughter volume increased slightly, due to heavier pigs, under favorable economic conditions and very attractive prices for pork production.
Two more Russian pork production facilities have been granted access to Vietnam
At present, five Russian enterprises are authorized to supply pork products to Vietnam.
Promoting EU agri-food products
The European Commission has called for proposals for campaigns promoting agri-food products in the European Union.