Marché du Porc Breton becomes Marché du Porc Français
At its general meeting on June 6, Marché du Porc Breton changed its name to Marché du Porc Français (MPF).
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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.
Turbulent, not truculent month of June
With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.
The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
Vion increases focus on Benelux chains and continues portfolio review in Germany
In line with its commitment to building sustainable integrated chains and increasing value for all partners, the Vion Food Group announces potential changes in its operational structure.
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.
Clinical case: Broken ribs
The slaughterhouse suspected animal welfare issues as a high number of healed broken ribs were found during the meat inspection of a batch of pigs.
Will the pig price rise in Spain? Yes, but not much
Burset forecasts a slight rise in Spain's pig price in the short term due to delayed growth that occurs every summer.
Ranking of Germany's leading pig slaughterhouses in 2023
The three leading slaughterhouses control more than 58% of the country's total slaughter.
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.
Danish Crown offers a new form of ownership to piglet producers
Piglet producers can become part-owners in Danish Crown starting July 1.
Lidl invests half a billion into British pork sector
Lidl announces £500m investment into British pork sector following £14 m injection in 2022, doubling down on its 100% everyday fresh British pork commitment.
333 Emerging Voices: Evaluation of tail biting in pigs at the abattoir
Integrated Master's Dissertation in Veterinary Medicine by Alice Gomes from UTAD (Portugal) advised by Professor Madalena Vieira-Pinto.
April, a month of patiently waiting
The Spanish hog price has stayed the same for five consecutive market sessions. The month of May will likely define the heights that our price can reach.
Danish Crown proposes closure of Ringsted abattoir
Danish Crown’s ambition is to be one of the most efficient abattoirs in Europe and to sell many more processed products to the European market. Consequently, it is proposed that the group’s abattoir in Ringsted be closed while at the same investing and creating new jobs in Horsens, Herning, Blans and Vejen.