Brazil: Pig slaughter up 2.5% year-on-year in second quarter
Santa Catarina continues to lead the way in pig slaughter, with 29.1% of the national share, followed by Paraná (21.9%) and Rio Grande do Sul (16.8%).
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UK takes immediate measures to step up safeguards against ASF from Europe
The mitigation measures will help to prevent the spread of ASF across the border, protecting the pig sector worth over £8 billion to the UK economy.
A downhill September for pigs in Spain, but not for pork
September is ending, leaving behind a trail of staggered decreases in the pig price in Spain. This is nothing new; many years tend to be like this.
European Commission recognises Sardinia and Sweden as free of ASF
After 40 years, Sardinia has been recognised as free from African swine fever.
The effect of a phytobiotic-prebiotic feed additive containing a combination of carob pulp, chicory, and fenugreek on growth performance, carcass traits, and fecal microbiota of fattening pigs
Supplementation with a phytobiotic-prebiotic feed additive may modulate intestinal microbiota, and positively affect growth performance, and carcass quality in grow-finish pigs.
EU pork market: Production gains, weaker exports in first half of the year
Higher slaughter numbers and carcase weights have helped production in key producing countries, according to AHDB.
Australian pork production to grow in 2025, trade stable
Australian pork production is expected to continue to increase in 2025. Despite stable projections for pork imports and exports in 2025, the U.S. has reestablished itself as Australia’s primary source of pork imports.
CP Foods Accelerates Development of Low-Carbon Product Portfolio
The recognition highlights CP Foods’ ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing global warming.
Portugal: Pig slaughter up slightly in the first half of 2024
In total, 2,483199 head were slaughtered and approved for consumption in the first half of 2024, 0.15% more than in 2023.
Fall in Spanish pork exports
Pork exports grew 4% in June 2024, but are down 3.5% year-to-date.
Spain: Positive balance for the agri-food sector
Spanish agri-food and fisheries exports increased by 3% in 2023 and exceeded 70,000 million euros for the first time.
Record value to Mexico fuels strong month for U.S. pork exports
Pork exports were well above year-ago levels in July, led by a value record for shipments to Mexico.
Portugal: Decrease in imports of pigs for slaughter
The import of pigs for slaughter decreased by 4.1% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
New decrease in Chinese pork imports
In the first half of this year, Chinese pork and offal imports decreased by 28%.
Philippine pork production and consumption to increase in 2025
The African swine fever situation is expected to improve in the second half of 2025.
U.S. Federal Court upholds Massachusetts Question 3
Massachusetts Question 3 bans the sale of pork from hogs born to sows raised in housing that doesn’t comply with the state’s prescriptive standards.
