EU agri-food exports keep growing steadily in the first quarter
These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.
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French swine production set to stabilize in 2024
After a decrease in 2023, French pork production is stabilizing in 2024.
Pork is the most popular meat in France
In 2023, each inhabitant in France consumed approximately 30.6 of pork.
Impact of dietary neutral detergent fiber supplementation on carcass characteristics, amino acid profiles, and meat quality of finishing pigs by multi-omics analysis
Dietary neutral detergent fiber may regulate gut microbiota affecting lipid and amino acid metabolism with direct impact on carcass and meat quality in finishing pigs.
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.
Quality of hams from entire males
The consequences of suspending castration on the rate of destructured hams are poorly understood. An IFIP study shows the frequency of this defect is around 19%.
FAO anticipates decreased pork production this year
While global poultry, bovine, and ovine meat production in 2024 is forecast to expand marginally, pig meat production is expected to shrink.
Impact of porcine enzootic pneumonia and pleuropneumonia on carcass weight and lean meat content
One percentage of affected lung volume was associated with a 0.24% reduction in lean meat content.
Philippines extends reduced tariffs on pork to 2028
This program ensures access and affordability to essential commodities while balancing the interests of consumers and local producers.
UK pig meat trade volumes lower in first quarter
Export volumes in the first quarter were at their lowest since 2015, according to AHDB.
U.S. April pork exports largest in nearly three years
April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
FAO meat price index May 2024
International prices of poultry and bovine meats fell, while those of pig and ovine meats increased.
Portugal's pig exports up and pork exports down in Q1
Pig exports (for finishing and slaughter) increased by 19.5% in the first quarter of 2024, from 146,624 head in 2023 to 175,140 in 2024.
Portugal: Imports of pigs for slaughter on the rise
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 9.6% and meat and meat product imports increased by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024.
UK pork sector gains access to Vietnam market
The Vietnamese authorities have given the go-ahead for UK pork exports to commence.
Portugal's pig slaughter increases in the first quarter
There was a 1.8% increase in the total number of pigs slaughtered (+17,272 head), from 944,829 pigs slaughtered in the first quarter of 2023 to 962,101 head in 2024.