France: The IFIP develops an indicator of the competitiveness in the pig sector
Denmark presents the best index, with 0.79 points, followed by Germany (0.52), The Netherlands (0.51), and Spain (0.49).
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FAO-Outlook for China: China is expected to become the world's leading consumer of pigmeat
China is expected to become the world's leading consumer of pigmeat on a per capita basis, surpassing the European Union by 2022.
China - Mexico: bilateral cooperation
The two leaders agreed that Mexico will begin to export pork and tequila to the Chinese market.
France: decrease in pig production
During March 2013 pig production fell by 3.1% with respect to March 2012.
France: The Agricultural commmercial relationships Mediator will work towards the improvement of the swine sector
The French Minister of Agriculture has asked the Mediator of Agricultural commercial relationships to carry out a mediation process between producers, processors and wholesalers.
United Kingdom: pork shipments higher year on year
For the first quarter, 68,000 tonnes of pork products were exported. Pork shipments were 23% higher year on year.
Shuanghui and Smithfield Foods creating a leading global pork enterprise
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
OIE recognises Peru as free from foot-and-mouth disease
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has recognised Peru as being free from foot-and-mouth disease.
Japan authorizes the importation of Brazilian pig meat
After seven years of negotiations, Japan has finally authorized the importation of pig meat from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.
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NewsEuropean Union: decrease in the pig meat exports
The total pig meat exports during the first 3 months of 2013 have fallen by 7.9% with respect to the same period of year 2012.
KPA: The amazing pig
The KPA, working with the National Pork Board, created this video for kindergartner - 3rd grade students. The video showcases the Kansas pork industry and includes information about the industry's economic contribution to the state.
European Union: new record in agricultural trade surplus
In 2012, the EU hit a new record in agricultural trade surplus: €12.6 billion.
Canada: Government grows agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan
Minister Ritz defended the interests of Canadian pork and beef producers by reiterating Canada’s opposition to Russia’s ban on ractopamine.
Chile: important increase in pig meat importations
Pig meat importations registered an increase by 47% during the first three months of 2013.
Italy: Parma Ham, leader in cured meat exports
In 2012 Parma Ham exports recorded a growth of 10%. Parma Ham is the most sold Italian delicatessen product abroad.
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
The study is aimed at providing EU policymakers with an improved understanding of which of the options is most adequate for pig meat production when weighing the costs against the benefits.