ASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports
China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.
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Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever
Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.
EU exports of pork are expected to continue increasing in 2019
EU exports of pork, beef, olive oil and dairy products are expected to continue increasing in 2019. Pork exports are especially driven by Chinese demand, while production is expected to stabilise. These are among the main findings of the latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets.
Danish Genetics: increased genetic value with a new project on meat quality and slaughter information
The project is the first of its kind to combine the newest technology in the form of CT scans with slaughter information for three Danish pig breeds in Denmark in order to identify prospects for faster genetic development within the breeding goal on meat quality.
France: increase in pork imports and slight decrease in exports
In 2018, in France, the European pork imports grew by 2.5% in terms of volume, and the exports decreased slightly.
USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Among the list of products susceptible to increase tariffs are pork and pork products such as cured ham or sausages.
Russia extends ban on EU food imports
According to TASS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extension of the food embargo until December 31, 2020.
EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
The European Union and Mercosur - a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement on Friday 28 June.
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
There was a significant increase in the value of with pork meat (growing by €134 million) in April 2019.
Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stopped issuing export certificates to China for all pork and beef products as of June 25, 2019.
Argentina: First seminar on pork held together with China
The seminar entitled “Cooperation opportunities between Argentina and China in the pork sector”, was organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry of Argentina together with the Chinese Embassy with the aim of sharing experiences, and posing and defining scenarios to promote new pork exportation businesses.
EU: Commission takes action against fraud in organic products
The action aimed to identify vulnerable points within the supply chain and focused on complex international supply chains.
EU: recommendations on improving the Single Market for food
The Commission published the final report of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, which provides recommendations in the areas of fair and efficient trading practices, competitiveness and price transparency.
UK: More pork plants approved for export to China
China recently approved five British pork plants to export products to China.
Evaluating the effect of higher protein and lysine and lower fat and fiber dietary contents on pork quality
High protein and lysine and low fat and fiber diets for growing-finishing pigs may promote higher valuable carcass and meat than commercial pig feeds.
