Germany: Pork production continues to decline
In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Inevitable tsunami: Slaughter and process at a loss? No, thanks.
September will show in all its harshness the precariousness of the present moment: pigs will arrive for slaughter in droves and it remains to be seen whether slaughterhouses will be willing to process those pigs whose pork they cannot sell.
China revises regulations on pig slaughter
New regulations address slaughter, disease control, and legal ramifications for noncompliance.
U.S. to increase meat processing capacity with $500 million in funds
USDA announces $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity as part of efforts to increase competition.
Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and CEO
Smithfield Foods names Shane Smith president and chief executive officer, Succeeding Dennis Organ.
Germany: Decrease in slaughter in first quarter of 2021
Pig slaughter in Germany was down 4.2% in the first quarter of 2021.
The party's over: Plummeting declines announced
For the first time in 20 years, Spanish prices fell in June. We are in an extremely exceptional situation that must be corrected as soon as possible.
A monument to the pig price. China is absent!
The pig price in Spain is the most expensive in Europe and Burset predicts that it is very close to the upper limit. China is decreasing imports, buying at cheaper prices, and therefore, is absent in the Spanish market.
U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
Danish Crown slashes production at German cutting plant
Lack of export opportunities to third countries causes Danish Crown to halve production at a deboning plant in Germany.
Insurmountable dichotomy: Strength in live pigs, weakness in pork
Pig market: Unbridled in Spain, unsettled in Europe, and with question marks in China. Pork market: rock bottom in Europe.
Germany to shorten transport distances for the animals
The aim is to expand decentralized facilities in order to shorten transport distances for the animals.
Pork consumer trends. An overview of Europe and Asia
In this recorded webinar, Spanish analyst Guillem Burset talks about pork consumer trends based on a questionnaire he sent to 200 directors of meat plants, processors, industries, and other significant operators.
The rocket won't stop or the perfect storm – Counterpoint: EU processing industry in turmoil
The price of pork continues to rise and Burset makes a prediction for June. It all seems to be good news for producers and slaughterhouses but the processing industry is in for a storm.
Germany tackles backlog of pigs awaiting slaughter
The backlog of pigs for slaughter in Germany has been reduced so that it no longer puts pressure on the market.
Danish Crown to stop paying two different pig prices by mid-March
Effective March 15, Danish Crown will eliminate the quotas for hog deliveries which were introduced in November 2020.