Argentina: Pork drove increased meat consumption in 2025
The increase in per capita meat consumption was mainly driven by pork, which registered the highest year-on-year growth and consolidated its position on Argentinian tables.
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Spanish pork exports in 2025
According to CEXGAN data, Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries increased by 2.6% last year.
China sees record pork production as imports fall
While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.
Serious Listeria infections on the rise in the EU
The EFSA–ECDC report warns of an increase in severe listeriosis in the EU, linked to an aging population and changes in eating habits.
Evaluation of salami packed under different packaging materials
This study highlights the potential of alternative and more sustainable packaging materials to enhance meat product preservation.
ASF in Spain: Three new cases confirmed in high-risk area
These are two new secondary outbreaks involving a total of three animals, bringing the total number of positive animals since the outbreak began to 16, all of them within the high-risk zone.
ASF in Spain: New update on export restrictions
The Ministry of Agriculture has updated restrictions on exports of Spanish pork products, including new developments for Japan and the US.
Restrictions on Spanish pork exports: Current situation
Update on the markets that have lifted some of their initial restrictions on Spanish pork due to the ASF outbreak.
European Commission defines infected zone for ASF in Catalonia, Spain
The European Commission has defined the ASF infected zone in Catalonia and has applied urgent control measures to prevent its spread; the Osona region is excluded from the area.
ASF Spain: China confirms acceptance of regionalization by province
China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.
Potential impacts of ASF's emergence in Spain on pork trade
In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.
Council backs EU–Mercosur farm safeguards
The Council approves a regulation to swiftly apply safeguard measures on agricultural imports from Mercosur when they threaten EU producers.
Belgium warns of EU impact of Chinese anti-dumping measures on pork
Belgium calls for a unified response to avoid distortions in the EU pork market.
Spain signs regionalization agreement with China for ASF
The agreement will allow exports from free zones to continue in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever in Spain.
Chinese pork imports from January to September
Chinese imports of pork products between January and September 2025 remain stable compared to the previous year. Offal maintains its volume and exceeds pork.
France and Japan agree on ASF regionalization
On October 29, 2025, France and Japan concluded a regionalization agreement concerning African swine fever (ASF).
