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Wang Rulin headed for Singapore to promote the Cooperation Food Zone Project

At the invitation of the Singapore Minister for National Development Ma Baoshan, to comprehensively promote economic and trade cooperation between Jilin province and Singapore, especially the China Jilin (Singapore) new agricultural cooperative food zone project, Governor Wang Rulin led the Jilin Province delegation to arrive in Singapore on May 19 and began the 4-day visit.

Maple Leaf launches sale process for Burlington, Ontario, pork processing business

Maple Leaf Foods today announced that it is launching a formal sale process for its Ontario pork processing business located in Burlington, Ontario, following renewed interest from potential purchasers and improved economic conditions and credit markets.

Novus International, Inc. Acquires IQF-ENAMEX

Novus International, Inc. announced today that it has acquired IQF-ENAMEX and its sister company, Operadora ENAMEX, both based in Córdoba, Mexico from Grupo Porres and other shareholders. IQF- ENAMEX produces feed carotenoid pigments, mineral and vitamin premixes, anti-caking agents and mold inhibitors.

Ireland - Resumption of pork trade with China

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, confirmed that the Chinese market has been fully reopened to Irish pigmeat.

Canada - Ontario Ag Minister rewrites Ontario Pork mandate

Invoking her authority to change or erase some or all of a ruling by her own ministry's appeal tribunal, Ontario Ag Minister Carol Mitchell has laid out her own plan to have a dual-marketing system for hogs in the province by December.

Australia - Victoria to introduce pig levy

Victorian pig producers will pay 16 cents per carcass to fund a disease surveillance program through the state's Department of Primary Industry.

United Kingdom - Pig industry profitable 'for first time in a decade'

The UK pig industry is in the black for the first time in more than ten years, according to Bpex.

Canada - Government invests to give Canadian pork a competitive edge

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced an investment in research, traceability and product development that will boost the competitive edge Canadian hog producers need to succeed in domestic and international markets. The investment of over $15 million will help deliver a better profit back to the farm gate and strengthen the industry for the future.

Hypor extends leadership in duroc breeding with acquisition of Designed Genetics

Hypor is pleased to announce the acquisition of Designed Genetics. Designed Genetics, based in Lockport, Manitoba (Canada), is widely recognized as a leader in Duroc breeding, with a growing share of the Duroc boar market globally.

USA - Pork exports show strength in first quarter

U.S. beef and pork muscle cut exports performed well in March, concluding the first quarter of 2010 with increasing momentum.

JSR to build New Nucleus in China

JSR Genetics, the UK-based international pig breeding company, has agreed a joint venture to build and stock a state of the art Nucleus on a Greenfield site in China. The 900 sow Nucleus will be located in the Hubei province of China and is expected to be complete in December 2010. The deal, which includes the shipment of both dam lines and sire lines, reinforces JSR’s commitment to investing in Nucleus facilities within the target market.

Germany - Significant rise in meat production in the first quarter 2010

In the first quarter of 2010, nearly 2 million tonnes of meat were commercially produced in Germany. This was an increase of 3.3% or 63,500 tonnes from the same quarter a year ago.

Thailand - hot weather and drought cut pig production

Unprecedented hot weather in many areas in Thailand (43-44 ºC) has resulted in lower pig production as the animals are suffering heat stress and eating less.

USA – Meat production for 2011 projected to be slightly higher

Total U.S. meat production for 2011 is projected to be slightly higher than 2010 as increased pork and poultry production more than offset declines in beef production.

Austria - Slight decrease in swine stocks

Swine stocks were recorded on the reference date of 1 December 2009 and yielded a total figure of 3 137 000 animals. This corresponds to a 0.5% decrease in stocks compared to the date of the last census in June 2009.

CPF reported net profit 3,224 million baht, increasing 318% from last year

Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc. reported operating results for the first quarter 2010 with total sales of 43,613 million baht or an increase of 25% from the previous year.