Ban on Hungarian pork expanded
Following the discovery of African swine fever in a wild boar in northern Hungary, several countries have announced a ban on pork and pork products.
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German pork exports fall
German pork exports fall for the third year running
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NewsIncrease in pig production in China
During the first trimester of 2018, pork production has grown by 2.1%.
Germany: pork production and consumption in 2017
In 2017, pork production increased, but its consumption decreased.
Organic food: MEPs tighten EU rules to match consumer expectations
New rules to ensure that only high-quality organic food is sold in the EU and to boost organic production were approved by the European Parliament on Thursday.
The pig census increases in Italy
The number of fattening pigs as of December 1, 2017 has increased in the main pig producing regions of Italy.
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..Main German abattoirs in 2017
The three main abattoirs control more than 57% of the total slaughterings in Germany.
France: banning of the use of meat terms for plant products
The terms related to meat products cannot be used for the commercialisation of food products that contain a significant proportion of plant products.
Rabobank: Uncertainties threaten optimism in global pork trade
Uncertainty in global markets – due to disease risk, trade disputes, and feed availability – will create opportunities and challenges for the pork industry in the coming months.
EU and Mexico reach new agreement on trade
Agricultural exports from the EU are set to benefit the most,such as poultry, cheese, chocolate, pasta, and pork.
Drop in Brazilian pork exports
During the first trimester of 2018, Brazilian pork exports have dropped both in terms of volume and value.
How the Agreement on Economic Association with Japan affects pigmeat
Pork is the EU's main agricultural export to Japan.
French pig production increases
In January 2018, pig production grew by 4.1% in comparison with January 2017.
Access for U.S. pork exports to Argentina
Government of Argentina has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. pork to be imported into Argentina for the first time since 1992.
China: swine production is shifting north and west
According to USDA, swine production will shift from Southern China and the Yangtze River Region towards North China, Northeast China, and Southwest China.
Russia talks with Brazil: bilateral deliveries of animal products
The parties discussed several technical issues related to the bilateral deliveries of animal and plant products.
European Commission acts to ban unfair trade practices in the food supply chain
The Commission is targeting the most damaging unfair trade practices to grant farmers and small and medium sized businesses greater certainty and less need to manage risks over which they have little or no control.
Top swine companies in China
Wen is still the largest swine production company in China. The second largest, MuYuan, has undergone a rapid expansion.
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EU pork exports to China recovering in 2018
Since 2015 China has been restructuring its pork sector. As a consequence, its imports peaked in mid-2016 and then declined until the end of 2017. Only in November 2017 the trend reversed and imports are expected to stabilise in 2018.
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NewsEU: 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise
The Commission published a report presenting a short-term agricultural markets' outlook. In 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise.
FAO: Restrained prospects for cereal production
FAO's anticipates this year's world maize and wheat production to decline based on early forecasts.
Chile: the signing of the CPTPP favours pork exports
Chile, together with other 10 countries, signed the free trade agreement, that favours national pork exports. It is expected that the exports to Japan grow by 10-15% in the next years.
China raised import duties on U.S. pork
China raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, fruit and other products.
United States hog inventory up
The average pigs saved per litter was a record high of 10.58 for the December - February period, compared to 10.43 last year.
