Pork prices in China continued to decline
Pork prices in China continued to decline last week as supply increased and demand softened, official data showed.
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Vion: Changes to supervisory board
Vion announces today that Martine Snels has joined its supervisory board.
COVID-19: USDA and FDA announced a Memorandum of Understanding
This action is another in a series of proactive steps the USDA and FDA have taken to maximize food availability following unprecedented disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to food supply chains.
Reflecting on the COVID-19 crisis
It is not the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest who survive, but those who are best able to adapt to change.
CPF's Q1 earnings spike 43%, amid expectations of mild impacts from COVID-19
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) reported Bt6,111 million in net profits in the first quarter of 2020, a 43% increase from the same period last year, due chiefly to ASF causing a significant shortage in pork supply and increasing prices.
FAO: Global meat price drops again
The FAO Meat Price index registered the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
COVID-19 US: Pork harvest capacity 40% down
According to the NPPC, the United States pork harvest capacity is down nearly 40 percent leaving nowhere for market-ready hogs to go.
Mexico expects a significant increase in pork exports in 2020
The Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service forecasts a 20.5% increase in Mexican pork exports.
Singapore opens market to canned pork from Russia
The Singapore market for canned meat and egg products, has been opened to Russia, which will put together a list of exporting companies for approval.
US hog prices fall sharply in April as COVID-19 constrains slaughter capacity
In late April, nearly one-third of slaughterhouses reduced production or closed, and hog prices were forced prices down 35%.
60% of European pork exports are destined for China
Exports to China are up by 77% and account for 60% of total European pork product exports.
US pork processing plants are slowly reopening after closures due to COVID-19
Many slaughterhouses are now back online, at least in some capacity, following outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees.
Overview of global meat market developments in 2019 - FAO
Global meat production fell by 1.0 percent after two decades of steady growth. Global meat exports rose by 6.8 percent – the fastest year-on-year expansion since 2012.
USDA to purchase more pork as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts
The USDA will purchase an additional $30 million in pork to support pig producers and feed Americans in need.
Smithfield Foods: protecting employee health while securing food supply
The company and its team members all want the same thing, namely, to protect employee health and safety while also safeguarding America’s food supply.
Interactive map of US slaughterhouses and their current operating status
In light of shut-downs due to COVID-19, this tool shows the locations of pig slaughterhouses, their capacity, and operating status.
