More Europeans are aware of EU food safety
Top concerns for consumers remain pesticides, antibiotics/hormones/steroids in meat, and food additives.
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Brazil expects record meat production, driven by record pork
Meat production is set to reach 32.3 million tons, driven by record pork production.
Another record-high FAO meat price index in September
The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.
Metabolomic profiling of Iberian dry-cured ham: Preliminary approach to discriminate between hams from different commercial categories
Certain advanced mass-spectrometry-based analytical tools have been found useful to characterise and authenticate a variety of meat products.
Philippine pork production expected to increase
Strengthened ASF biosecurity measures and adoption of improved technologies will facilitate production growth in 2026.
Effects of fermented pine needle supplementation on carcass and meat quality in growing pigs
Fermented pine needles may improve meat tenderness and antioxidant status without affecting carcass traits in finishing pigs.
Ukraine: War-related challenges and ASF shape 2025 outlook
Limited swine industry recovery started in the second half of 2025, and animal number growth is expected in 2026.
EU and Indonesia conclude negotiations on free trade agreement
The agreement brings down tariffs on agri-food products and protects traditional EU products, as well as key industrial sectors.
Chile is the second largest destination for Brazilian pork
The recognition of Paraná as free from foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination and classical swine fever boosted exports to the country.
Germany: Premium Food Group acquires The Family Butchers
The Federal Cartel Office has approved Tönnies International Management GmbH's plan to acquire The Family Butchers Group.
333 expands economic analysis to include monthly commentary on German swine market by VR Agrar
333 reinforces its commitment to providing reference information for the swine industry with the launch of a new monthly economic commentary on the German swine market.
Australian pork to see fourth year of consecutive growth in 2026
Australian pork production is forecast to achieve its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2026. Domestic consumption and pork imports are also expected to rise slightly.
Nikolaus Kriz assumes role as EFSA’s new Executive Director
Nikolaus Kriz has officially assumed the role of Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following his appointment by EFSA’s Management Board.
Russia expects 30% increase in pork exports
The National Union of Pig Producers estimates that exports will exceed 400,000 tons in 2025, with China consolidating its position as the third largest destination.
What to expect from the Chinese swine industry in 2026
Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.
Japan: Pork production and trade forecasts for 2026
Stable production, resilient consumption, and strategic import adjustments shape Japan’s pork market in 2026.
