Tyson Foods invests in state-of-the-art bacon production facility in Kentucky, USA
The company continues to meet strong consumer demand for Iconic Wright® and Jimmy Dean® brands with $355 million investment.
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Lower global supply of pig meat in January raised prices slightly
The FAO pig meat price index was up slightly in January.
The pig castration situation in the European Union
Castration remains prevalent in European countries, although the systems used differ from country to country.
France now required to label the origin of meat served in restaurants
In France, labeling the origin of meat served in restaurants and catering will become mandatory on March 1, 2022.
Brazil breaks all-time record for pork exports in 2021
Brazil ended 2021 with a total of 1.13 million tons of pork exported, the highest figure ever achieved by Brazilian exporters in a single year.
Pork production in China increased significantly in 2021
Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.
Mexico boosts livestock production on the U.S.-Mexico border
A TIF slaughterhouse will be built in the municipality of Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the border with the United States, which will help boost livestock production in the border region and add value to Mexican livestock.
China ends the year with a drop in pork imports
After years of increases, China reduced its pork imports by 15% in 2021.
Spain ranks as Europe's leading pork producer
The latest published data for the period January to September 2021 show that Spain surpassed Germany in pork production.
EU: Public consultation on food labelling
This proposal to revise EU rules on the information provided to consumers is part of the EU’s ‘farm-to-fork’ strategy.
U.S: Massachusetts delays effective date of Question 3
The ballot initiative will ban the sale of pork from hogs born to sows housed in pens that don’t comply with Massachusetts’ new standards.
FAO recaps emerging trends in global pig meat production and trade
Global pig meat production in 2021 is forecast to exceed the 2018 level, but trade is to remain stable.
France: Bonus proposed for castrated pigs
On January 1, 2022, the decree prohibiting the castration of piglets without anesthesia will come into force.
China ups pork tariffs again
Starting next year, China's import tariffs for pork will return to their previously higher levels.
Critical situation of the pig sector in the EU
The Czech Republic informed the Commission about the challenges facing the pigmeat sector in Europe.
U.S. pork exports still on record pace in October
October pork exports were below last year’s large total but year-to-date shipments remained slightly above the record pace of 2020.
