Olymel continues to consolidate its activities and announces closure of Blainville and Laval plants
Olymel’s management is announcing the closure of two of its facilities for the further processing of pork: its Blainville and Laval plants.
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Brazil sees record high cost of production
The Swine Production Cost Index in Brazil reached record highs in 2022.
EFSA: Aged meat not riskier than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion.
Latin America to see increased pork production in 2023, according to USDA
Production and export estimates for Brazil were revised upward, while import volumes for Mexico were revised downward.
Germany: EC examines draft law on meat labeling according to type of husbandry
The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.
Making the impossible possible
What is happening with Spanish pig prices? Guillem Burset explains this anomaly in the international market.
Brazil: Record pork exports from Santa Catarina
In 2022, Santa Catarina (Brazil) achieved the best pork export figures since the beginning of the historical series, according to Epagri/Cepa.
China cuts its pork imports in half
Last year, Chinese pork imports decreased by 53%.
Reorganization of German pig production
Declining numbers of slaughtered animals and decreasing consumption of pork in Germany are now causing Danish Crown to adjust its approach.
Supplementation of oleuropein extract with betaine, magnesium, and vitamin E: Effects on pig performance and meat quality
Combined supplementation of antioxidant compounds can change the oxidative status of pigs and, meat lipid stability.
Argentina exports first pork products to Singapore
The first export of Argentine pork products to Singapore by sea has been certified after this market opened last August.
Philippine pork production expected to rise this year
The country's pork production is forecast to reach 1 million MT in 2023 as commercial pork producers plan to raise larger pigs.
World pig meat prices up in December
The average annual FAO Meat Price Index in 2022 as a whole was the highest in over thirty years.
New opportunity to export UK pork to South Korea
UK government has secured the removal of rules banning the export of certain pork products to South Korea.
Reducing dietary protein at high temperatures and its impact on growth and carcass quality of finishing pigs
A reduction of dietary crude protein in finishing pigs during summer conditions does not affect performance and carcass quality.
Colombia: Singapore as new export destination for pork and by-products
As a result of a coordinated effort between the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) and the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), three Colombian establishments will be able to export frozen pork and canned meatballs in sauce to Singapore.
