Exports of pork from the EU increased by 7.6%
The main destination by far was China, with a total of 1,109,202 t exported (34% of total exports and an increase of 55% over the previous year.)
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The U.S. livestock sector is projected to increase production over the next decade
Pork production rises over the projection period, with increases also supported by rising slaughter weights.
Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth
Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth of 3.5 percent for total slaughters and of 3.9 percent of pork production.
EU agri-food exports remain higher than in previous years
The highest increases in monthly export values were witnessed for wheat as well as for vegetables and for pork.
European Union: the pig and milk sectors face constant difficulties
During the last Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the Polish delegation briefed the Ministers on the constant difficulties faced by the pig and milk sectors.
Japan restarts the importation of Mexican pork
The Minister of Agriculture of Japan has informed the SAGARPA of the approval of the Animal Health Exportation Certificate through which the TIF establishments located in any of Mexico's states are eligible for exporting to Japan.
Retail Meat Benchmarking
Pork Quality - Retail Meat Benchmarking, by Dr. David Newman, North Dakota State University (2015 World Pork Expo, June 3 - 5, 2015, Des Moines, IA, USA)
Antimicrobial resistance on the rise in the European Union
Bacteria in humans, food and animals continue to show resistance to the most widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria in Europe.
UE report on unfair business practices in the food supply chain
The report focuses on the existing frameworks for fighting against unfair business practices.
USA pork exports down in 2015
For the full calendar year, pork exports were down 2 percent from a year ago in volume (2.13 million mt) and 16 percent lower in value ($5.58 billion).
First call for proposals for the promotion of European agricultural products in 2016
The programme will receive €30 million, especially addressed to the dairy and pig sectors, that are facing difficulties.
Mexico: Driving the first Standard of Competence for health and food safety issues
The aim of this instrument is to provide staff coordinating the follow-up of health and safety programs with the tools required to maintain and raise standards of performance.
EFSA recommends refining the safety assessment of substances used in food contact materials
EFSA’s experts recommend refining the safety assessment of substances used in food contact materials, including the introduction of a more comprehensive approach to estimate consumer exposure.
FAO Food Price Index starts 2016 dropping to nearly 7-year low
The Meat Price Index moved 1.1 percent lower than its revised December value, with prices of all meat categories falling, except pigmeat, which was sustained by the opening of private storage aid in the EU.
USA: FSIS revises substances used in meat, poultry and egg production
FSIS revised entries of five antimicrobial systems and also added a proprietary blend of vinegar, spice extractives and natural flavor to be used as an antimicrobial for raw meat and poultry products.
Chinese pork imports continue to rise in 2015
Chinese pork imports rose 38% in 2015, compared with 2014, totalling 778,000 tonnes.