Netherlands - More pigs from Denmark
The majority of imported pigs in Holland come from Denmark. During 2009, Holland imported three times as many piglets, with imports from Denmark being nearly five times higher than the year before.
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Ireland - Export growth set to resume in 2010, Bord Bia
A sustained decline in the value of sterling combined with the economic downturn and severe difficulties in the global dairy market created unprecedented challenges for Irish food and drink exporters in 2009, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report launched today. The value of Irish food and drink exports declined by 12 percent last year, or by just under €1 billion, to stand at €7.12 billion.
France – Decrease in swine prices
During the last year the average base price of the MPB (Marché du Porc Breton) for a pig was 1.146 €, which represents a decrease of 9.3%. Specialists consider this year to be unique since not only did prices fall but there was also a fall in production.
AgFeed Industries Forms Joint Venture With Hypor -- Hypor AgFeed Breeding Company Inc. -- to Develop and Operate Genetic Nucleus Farm in Wuning, China
AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, announced the formation of a joint venture with Hypor, B.V., a Hendrix Genetics Company, world renowned as a leading provider of superior swine genetics and technology.
United Kingdom - Government to create supermarket ombudsman
The government has announced it is to begin consulting on the creation of a body to oversee supermarkets’ relationships with suppliers.
USA - USDA delays implementation of amended disease status for the Republic of Korea
An outbreak of FMD was reported by the Republic of Korea on Jan. 6, 2010. As such, the country is no longer considered to be free of FMD.
Brazil - Record meat exports for December
The results for the agri-food trade balance for December 2009 in Brazil were the best ever for December with a surplus of 3,975 million dollars.
Ukraine cancels unnecessarily strict inspection requirements on imports of animals and animal products
During summer 2009, Ukraine announced new inspection requirements which put European
exports of animals and animal products at risk. These requirements were scheduled
to enter into force on 14 January 2010. The European Commission immediately expressed
concerns on this proposed measure and held co-operative and constructive discussions with
the Ukrainian authorities. Early in January 2010 Ukraine announced the cancellation of its
proposed inspection requirements.
Largest pig producing country China approves novel vaccine against widespread pig disease
Ingelvac CircoFLEX® - first vaccine against Porcine Circovirus Disease approved in China
COFCO Acquiring Marverick, Another Move in Building Whole Value Chain
COFCO Corporation, China’s largest grain, edible oil and food conglomerate, announced that it had signed an acquisition agreement with Smithfield Foods from US and Artal Group from Italy for acquiring the two’s subsidiary joint venture in China, Marverick Food.
Netherlands - Higher prices fatteners and piglets in 2008
The prices for clean pigs in 2008 were on average 15% higher than in 2007. The average reference price amounted to € 1.43 per kg.
Philippines to get 250,000 tonnes of feed wheat until March
A total of 250,000 tonnes of feed wheat is expected to begin arriving in the Philippines this month until March.
Vietnam - World Bank helps Vietnam improve livestock productivity
Vietnam and the World Bank will join forces to improve the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s livestock production by addressing main constraints and risks faced by household-based livestock producers.
Two Red Meat Market Leaders join forces
Butina A/S and MPS Meat Processing Systems announce that MPS has acquired a majority shareholding in Butina A/S. Butina, and its 100% subsidiary Anitec, will continue to operate as an independent entity serving existing and new customers and partners.
Netherlands - Higher production, more fattener exports
The number of slaughterings of pigs in the Netherlands increased in 2008 by around 1.5% to reach 14.4 million animals. The export of live animals rose by a good 3%.
Pilgrim's Pride Announces First Phase of Integration with JBS USA
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. today announced the elimination of approximately 230 corporate and administrative positions across the organization under the first phase of its integration with JBS USA, which acquired majority control of Pilgrim's Pride on December 28, 2009.