Germany: Meat production falls due to rising costs and over-regulation
At their annual conference in Munich, the VDF and BVWS attributed this situation mainly to high regulatory pressure, political uncertainty, and rising costs.
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Brazil holds 32% of the global market for frozen pork cuts
This data shows that Brazil, the third largest global exporter of pork, has great potential for market expansion.
Global pig meat market developments in 2023
FAO's market overview indicates that global pig meat production continued to grow in 2023 while trade fell sharply.
Strong start to 2024 for EU agri-food trade
The EC has published the latest monthly trade report showing developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in January 2024. According to its main findings, the EU's agri-food trade exhibited positive growth.
Germany and China negotiate ASF regionalization, restrictions on beef exports lifted
Germany and China have signed two joint statements on the lifting of trade restrictions arising from bovine spongiform encephalopathy and on the export of apples.
China's pork imports halved
Compared to the first quarter of 2023, Chinese pork imports have decreased by 53%.
Danish Crown proposes closure of Ringsted abattoir
Danish Crown’s ambition is to be one of the most efficient abattoirs in Europe and to sell many more processed products to the European market. Consequently, it is proposed that the group’s abattoir in Ringsted be closed while at the same investing and creating new jobs in Horsens, Herning, Blans and Vejen.
DOs Dehesa de Extremadura, Guijuelo, Jabugo and Los Pedroches join forces to fight against misuse of their protected names
The four Protected Designations of Origin have reached an alliance to take action against improper uses of their protected names.
China's pork production down in first quarter
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese pork production saw a slight decrease in the first quarter.
Another Russian company ships pork products to China
On April 2, another Russian enterprise sent 167.99 tons of pork by-products to China.
Brazilian pork exports lowest since February 2023
Brazilian pork exports fell sharply in March, with the lowest volume and revenue since February 2023.
France again suspends ban on the use of meat names for products of plant origin
The interim relief judge ruled that there were serious doubts about the legality of the ban, which was to take effect on May 1.
Effects of arazyme in combination with dietary carbohydrolases on odor emission and gut microbiome in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary supplementation of arazyme and carbohydrolases effectively controls noxious gas emissions and improves health and meat quality in growing-finishing pigs.
Germany's meat consumption continues downward trend in 2023
Per capita meat consumption fell below 52 kilograms in 2023.
Austria approved to export pork byproducts to China
Austrian pork meat producers will be able to supply parts such as offal, feet, and heads to China.
Mexican pork imports up in the first two months of the year
The import volume increased despite the significant rise in prices.
