China revises regulations on pig slaughter
New regulations address slaughter, disease control, and legal ramifications for noncompliance.
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NAMI: Animal agriculture organizations launch ambitious new Protein PACT
The Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow is the first joint initiative of its kind designed to accelerate momentum and verify progress toward global sustainable development goals across all animal protein sectors.
Virulence potential of Listeria monocytogenes strains recovered from pigs in Spain
This study demonstrates the presence of virulent L. monocytogenes strains with virulent potential in pigs, with valuable implications in veterinary medicine and food safety.
NAMI releases food safety equipment design principles
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.
Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and CEO
Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and chief executive officer, Succeeding Dennis Organ.
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.
