Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and CEO
Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and chief executive officer, Succeeding Dennis Organ.
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Global meat prices have been on the rise for 9 months
In June, price quotations for all meats represented index rose, according to the FAO Meat Price Index.
The next decade of global pig production
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for 2021-2030 provides insight on global pigmeat production, and consumption for the next ten years.
Belgium: Organic hog production up nearly 60% in Flanders
In 2020 consumption of organic products rose by 14% in Flanders and organic hog production saw a significant increase.
Reopening of the Peruvian market to Colombian pork meat
Since Colombia has recovered its FMD-free status with vaccination, Peru has lifted restrictions on pork.
Chilean pork imports continue to increase
From January to May of this year, pork imports have increased by 65%.
Philippines to bridge pork supply gap with distribution of 140K tons of pork
Government seeks to provide consumers with adequate and affordable food, and to lower inflation.
Russia and Vietnam discuss trade of agricultural products
In the first trimester of 2021, 22,000 tons of pork were shipped. This amounted to 43% of all imports of pork in the country.
EU: Commission’s Animal Welfare Platform proposes an animal welfare labelling
The Commission’s Animal Welfare Platform recommends the establishment of a voluntary labelling scheme at EU-level.
Argentina: Positive balance of pork exports in 2020
The pork trade balance was again positive in 2020, both in volume and value. The trade surplus was US$ 4.03 million, while in 2019 there was a trade deficit of US$ 47.3 million.
UK: Call for a new veterinary agreement to resolve meat export restrictions to the EU
Food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers and veterinary and environmental health professional organisations have joined together to propose an urgent new veterinary agreement and streamlined processes to resolve restrictions to exports to the EU, Britain’s largest trading partner.
Effects of dietary starch supplementation during the grower phase on carcass characteristics and meat quality
The addition of dietary starch in finishing pigs affects carcass and meat quality.
Brazil: Santa Catarina sees strong increase in pork export value in April
The largest pork-producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, maintains export growth.
ILRI: Safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets
Short video highlights ‘Five keys for retailing safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets.’
Germany reaches agreement for minimum wages in meat industry
The Food Industry Association (VdEW) and the Food, Beverage and Catering Union (NGG) reached an agreement during negotiations on minimum wages for meat industry workers.
Portugal: Strong increase in live pig exports to Spain
In the first quarter of 2021, exports of live pigs and pork from Portugal increased by 20.1% and 39.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020, with Spain as the virtually exclusive destination.
