Swine news - Economy

In 2019, the trade surplus for livestock products was EUR 600 million, an increase of EUR 103 million, after several years of decline.

Since January 2019, Brazil has opened more than 65 markets and authorized more than 700 establishments to export agricultural products.

In 2019, Mexico exported more than 221,000 tonnes of certified meat and bee products to 65 countries.

Labelling of the origin of pork, poultry, sheep, goat, and minced meat will be mandatory for dining and food service.

Pork production in the first four months of 2020 saw an increase of 11.3% over the same period in 2019.

Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.

According to data published by the GPP, the total number of pigs slaughtered decreased by 0.2%.

The Philippines has authorized 4 pork processing plants and 2 poultry processing plants to export their products.

12% of European pork is exported to the United Kingdom.

The Vion slaughterhouse in Grenlo will be closed for 2 weeks.

In its proposal, the European Commission lays out a vision of a more targeted, more flexible and more effective CAP. Vital to achieving this is a new way of working.

The decision was made to close the Dissen plant as of Monday, May 18 following the results that workers tested positive for COVID-19.