EU pig sector: as regards exports, 2011 was an exceptional year
As regards exports, 2011 was an exceptional year. For the first time in its history, the EU exported more than 3 billion t of pig meat.
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USMEF: February pork exports well above last year
U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February, while beef exports trended slightly lower in volume but posted excellent results in terms of value.
European Union: 3.7% increase in the real agricultural income
Prices increased for milk (9.2%), poultry (8.5%), cattle (8%), equines (7.2%), sheep and goats (5.2%) and pigs (4.4%) but decreased for eggs (-4.7%).
Brazil: increase in pork exports during the first trimester
Exports of pork from Brazil increased by 6.93% in volume in March compared with March 2011, and 3.02% in value.
China allows Mexico to export pork to Chinese market
China delivered a list of five Mexican companies which are allowed to export pork to Chinese market.
Korea would limit duty free TRQ for fresh/frozen pork bellies to 20,000 MT
MIFAFF announced that it would limit the initial 70,000 MT duty free tariff rate quota for fresh/frozen pork bellies announced for the period April-June to 20,000 MT.
Paraguay: Argentina allows for free passage of bovine offal and pork
Argentina sent an official notice allowing the river traffic of raw bovine offal and pork.
Switzerland: decrease in the consumption of pork
Despite the decline of 1.7% in per capita consumption, pork is still the favorite.
United Kingdom: growth for meat exports
Exports of UK livestock products rose to £2.325* billion in 2011, an increase of 22% from 2010.
Germany: European Commission repealing restrictions for classical swine fever in wild boar
Great efforts have been made and favourable results achieved in the last decade in the eradication of the disease both from domestic pigs and more recently in wild boar.
Spain: increase in pig meat exports
Exports of pork increased over the last year and amounted to 995,319 tons.
Maple Leaf Foods to establish new distribution centre in Puslinch Township, Southwestern Ontario
DB Schenker has been selected as the third-party logistics provider with responsibility for its operations.
Russia: pork imports increased by 2.5%
Last year imports of pork from Russia increased by 2.5% to around 657,000 tons.
USA: establishment of the reporting regulation for wholesale pork
The objective of this rule is to improve the price and supply reporting services of AMS in order to encourage competition in the marketplace for wholesale pork products by increasing the amount of information available to participants.
USA: USTR General Counsel explains appeal of COOL to WTO
This appeal is to help make sure consumers are provided with accurate and relevant information regarding the origin of beef and pork products.
Maple Leaf Foods supports free trade negotiations between Canada and Japan
Maple Leaf Foods is pleased to announce its support for the negotiations between Canada's federal government and the Government of Japan towards achieving a free trade agreement that could significantly benefit Canada's agri-food sector.