German pig market in February showing a cautious upward trend
The market is gradually working its way out of a phase of tension.
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The spread of ASF and reasonable hope for the Spanish pig market
There is no doubt that ASF weighs heavily on pig prices. Prices will probably rise until they reach (and possibly exceed) the cost price, but we should not expect any major joys in 2026.
Romania calls for exceptional EU aid for the pig sector
Romania, backed by four member states, asks the Commission to grant exceptional aid to the EU pig sector under Article 219 of Regulation 1308/2013.
U.S. pork exports in 2025 just short of record
U.S. pork exports posted the second-highest value and third-largest volume on record in 2025.
Canada secures market access for pork in Indonesia
For the first time, Canadian exporters can ship pork and pork products to Indonesia.
EU authorizes new ASF zoning in Spain
Zone one, for surveillance, is where no cases have been reported, and zone two covers the area where outbreaks have been detected.
U.S. and Indonesia sign reciprocal trade agreement
The agreement includes tremendous market access gains for U.S. red meat.
Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe
Antimicrobial resistance in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to be a public health concern across Europe.
Brazil: Record pork exports and increased apparent consumption in 2025
Brazil ended 2025 with significant growth in pork production and exports, which once again set a record.
Smithfield Foods to build new state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Partnership with City of Sioux Falls and State of South Dakota represents defining investment in American agriculture.
Growth for Argentina's swine industry: slaughter, production, and consumption increased in 2025
These results reflect a sector with dynamic production and expanding domestic demand, but with a growing presence and pressure from imported products in the domestic market.
ASF Spain: Catalonia intensifies containment strategy due to expansion of high-risk zone
The Catalan government is maintaining its initial strategy, but has requested extraordinary support from the State to increase the resources allocated to the control efforts in the newly affected area.
German meat production remained stable in 2025
Meat production in Germany remained virtually unchanged in 2025 at 6.9 million tons.
How Chile's swine industry performed in 2025
The Chilean swine industry showed slight growth in slaughter, production, and domestic consumption.
FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.
Long-term U.S. pork outlook foresees record production and exports
An upward trend in total pork production and exports is expected from 2027 to 2035.
