Impact of capsaicin supplementation on growth, blood profiles, and carcass quality in finishing pigs
Capsaicin supplementation in finishing diets may improve performance and meat quality.
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Belgium and China sign agreement for export of new pork products
An important step has been taken in expanding the export of Belgian pork products to China.
Spanish unions to call meat industry strike in December
CCOO de Industria and UGT FICA announce a strike in December in view of the stalemate in the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement for the meat industry.
China significantly reduces pork imports
Between January and September of this year, Chinese imports of pork and offal have decreased by 21%.
The European Union must ensure food security
The European Union must ensure food security in the face of geopolitical and climate threats.
FAO meat price index down marginally in October
International pig meat prices fell the most, reflecting increased slaughter in Western Europe amid weak domestic and foreign demand.
Tönnies will operate as Premium Food Group from 1 January 2025
The further development into the Premium Food Group underlines the diversity of the group of companies.
U.S. pork exports on pace for annual record
Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records.
Russian pork exports up 23%
From January to September, Russia exported around 200,000 tons of pork worth approximately USD 430 million.
Brazil: Grain production set to increase 27% in the next 10 years
Soybeans, winter corn, and wheat should continue to drive grain production growth.
Brazil: Paraná breaks pork export record in September
For the first time, Vietnam is the main importer of pork from Paraná, while two new markets (the Philippines and the Dominican Republic), which started buying pork this year, are already among the top 10 destinations.
The transaction of HKFoods’ Danish business closed
The transaction terminates HKFoods' ownership of the Danish business.
France: Lower pig production and high prices in 2023
French pig production decreased again in 2023, in line with the decreased pig herd. The pig price remained above €2/kg.
South African market opens to dried porcine hemoglobin from Argentina
South Africa to import dried porcine hemoglobin from Argentina.
End of cascading declines?
Spain has had three consecutive months of declines, which have resulted in a 14% decrease. Despite this, Spain continues to lead pig prices in the EU. The question is how far these decreases will continue.
EU food chain: challenges
The Council discussed the main challenges the EU food chain is currently facing.
