EU and Mercosur conclude negotiations on new agreement
The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.
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D’Orsogna adds value with WA government
D’Orsogna Limited has welcomed a $1 million WA Government Value Added Investment Grant to help expand and upgrade salami and fresh meat production facilities at its Palmyra, WA headquarters.
EU: Listeria monocytogenes food safety criteria modified
On November 21, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, amending Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 as regards the food safety criteria for Listeria monocytogenes.
Spanish pork exports fall slightly
Spanish pork exports fall slightly in the first nine months of 2024, with notable increases in the Philippines and Japan.
France: Lower pig production and high prices in 2023
French pig production decreased again in 2023, in line with the decreased pig herd. The pig price remained above €2/kg.
Spain: Positive balance for the agri-food sector
Spanish agri-food and fisheries exports increased by 3% in 2023 and exceeded 70,000 million euros for the first time.
Smithfield Foods completes purchase of dry sausage facility from Cargill
The transaction fuels Smithfield's strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment.
Spain promotes pork in the Philippines
Spain is the main pork supplier to the Philippines, with 145,000 tons exported in 2023.
China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat
China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat for anti-dumping practices on pork imports.
France: Slight increase in pig slaughter
In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.
Pork is the most popular meat in France
In 2023, each inhabitant in France consumed approximately 30.6 of pork.
Possible Chinese tariffs on EU pork inching closer
The EC has communicated possible tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and there are fears of retaliation against EU pork imports.
Spanish Ministry of Agriculture signs agreement with organizations to promote meat
The Ministry of Agriculture signs an agreement with the interprofessional organizations Interovic, Interporc, and Provacuno to promote the excellence and diversity of the Spanish meat sector in the international market.
Spanish pork exports down
Spanish exports of pork products in Q1 2024 decreased by 11% compared to the same period of the previous year.
France is developing welfare labeling for products of animal origin
The implementation of this proposal would harmonize current and future labeling.
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.
