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German slaughterhouse Tönnies reopens after COVID-19 shutdown
In a provisional opening, the plant should be able to start work July 17. No more than 10,000 animals may be slaughtered in the probationary period.
China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19

Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.
China's pork prices finally rising this year

The EU foresees an increase in pig production in 2020
Pigmeat production is expected to increase slightly in 2020. It will be supported by favourable prices, return of consumer demand and solid export prospects.

China's pork supply is recovering following COVID-19
With census repopulation and pork consumption resuming post-pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts the pork supply will continue to improve.

Mexico: Expanding pork exports to China
Currently, Mexico exports frozen pork to China. Expanding to fresh chilled meat would be a major advancement.

New structure to make FAO agile and efficient
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, presented to the FAO Council a second set of measures to reform the UN agency.

Philippines: First agrifood import inspection facility established
The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.
Mexico: Surplus in the agrifood trade balance

ROSPORC, the first digital pig market in Argentina
ROSPORC is a digital marketplace that will allow the formation of reference values for each type of operation.

Russia: Pig production increased for January-May 2020
A modern breeding base helped pig production in January-May 2020 increase by 11.6%.
The growing Russian pig industry
UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare

UK pig market fairing well in first quarter
Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.