Portugal can now export pork to South Korea
With the opening of the South Korean market, there are 50 markets open to 182 animal and plant products.
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Pork meat trade strengthen in 2019
Pork global exports are forecast almost 3 percent higher in 201 9 driven by strong global demand.
Boehringer Ingelheim announces a pre-signing with Dopharma for the acquisition of its production site in Saint-Herblon, France
Dopharma is a growing player on the market, already distributing in more than 50 countries.
Philippines: livestock subsector grew
The livestock subsector grew by 1.88 percent. It shared 16.67 percent in the total agricultural output. Hog production was up by 2.81 percent.
Mexico: Pig production forecasts for the next decade
In the next 10 years, Mexico could produce almost 3 million tonnes of pork: twice the current production.
ASF: Slow-motion train wreck or approaching tsunami?
There is no doubt if the disease is discovered in a major piglet or pork producing/exporting country such as Denmark, Germany, Spain or the USA, the mortality it causes would be only the beginning of the woes.
EU: Low pigmeat prices in 2018
Prices will remain under pressure, as production is still expected to increase by the end of the year, while much will depend on trade developments in the face of current uncertainties.
Russia and UE discuss further spread of ASF in the EU
Meeting between Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Konstantin Savenkov and Director of EC Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety Michael Scannell was held in Brussels on September 28, 2018.
Uncertain world pork trade
Global pork trade could face significant shift in trade flows in the second half of 2018, due to trade tensions and the possible impact of African swine fever.
Argentina negotiates pork exports to China
The president of the SENASA and Chinese Customs public servants made progress regarding the negotiations for the opening of markets for pork.
ASF in Belgium: effect on trade
Some of the EU’s trade partners do not recognise the regionalisation principle and 13 countries have suspended pork imports from Belgium.
EU: Pig herd expansion halts
Significant reductions in sow numbers were registered in Romania, Poland and Germany.
A new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
On September 30, 2018, the United States, Mexico and Canada announced the completion of negotiations toward a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Disturbances in China, disturbances in Belgium. Spain still leads the price
The appearance of ASF in Belgium has entailed a real blow for the EU pig sector.
Portugal: pig slaughterings in the first semester of 2018.
The data show a slight increase in pig slaughterings in the first semester of 2018.
Revised Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement signed
On Sept. 24, the revised Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) was signed by President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Under KORUS, most U.S. pork products now enter Korea duty-free.