Crisis in the EU pig and dairy sectors
In the face of the extremely dificult situation endured by the farmers, they have mobilised, and several demonstrations are taking place in several European countries.
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Lithuania: US will open its market to exports of beef, pork, sheep and goat meat
US will open its market to exports of beef, pork, sheep and goat meat and derived products from Lithuania.
Spain: increase in meat exports during the first quarter of 2015
Exports of meat, offal and pork fats exceeded 382,000 tonnes, a record high, in the first quarter of 2015.
Spain: Agri-food exports continue to grow
Olive oil, wine, fresh pork, peaches, oranges and fresh strawberries are among the most exported products.
United States: access to China key factor in maintaining meat export growth
A significant percentage of U.S. pork production is ineligible to ship to China due to ractopamine use and other factors that conflict with China’s import requirements.
Brazil is negotiating with China to expand trade in meat
The Agriculture Minister, Katia Abreu, met with the Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, Li Jinzhang, with the aim of increasing the number of slaughterhouses eligible to export meat to China.
Mexico: production and development potential in pig production
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Martínez y Martínez, held a business meeting with producers and entrepreneurs of the Pig Producers' Organisation of Mexico (OPORPA).
Spain: Approval of the Food Quality Defense Bill
This regulation will give all operators in the food industry a uniform treatment, regardless of their territorial jurisdiction.
Brazil and Russia intensify trade in animal products
Notably, 82% of all imported pork by Russia during the first half of this year, came from Brazil.
United States: an increase in pork production is expected
Current estimates of second-quarter total red meat and poultry production are below earlier estimates because lower beef and turkey production will likely offset higher broiler and pork production.
Copa and Cogeca call for urgent action to offset severe impact of Russian crisis on EU pigmeat sector
Copa and Cogeca send letter to EU Commission calling for urgent action to offset severe impact of Russian crisis on EU pigmeat sector.
Rabobank: China’s shrinking hog herd to ignite global pork trade
China’s imports will expand in 2H and into 2016.
Poland: imports and exports of pork both increased
Polish pork exports increased 8% in the first quarter of the year.
China: Food safety watchdog orders warehouse checks for smuggled frozen meat
Around 800 tonnes of frozen meat worth about 10 million yuan (1.61 million U.S. dollars) was seized in Hunan Province in June. A total of 20 people were detained.
European Union: Commission indicated its readiness to evaluate the pigmeat market situation
Concerning pigmeat, the Commission recalled that temporary private storage measures were implemented in March and indicated its readiness to evaluate the market situation.
European Union: pigmeat production is expected to increase
Pigmeat production is expected to increase further in 2015, driven by low feed prices and a slightly higher breeding sows herd.