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The Regional Bank of Antigens and Vaccines against foot and mouth disease (BANVACO) is coordinated by PANAFTOSA/PAHO and allows member countries to quickly have emergency vaccines available against different variants of the virus.

Its distinctive feature is the combination of ham with large pieces of liver and the traditional smoking method.

Over the last 20 years, Flanders' pig inventory has decreased by 43%.

According to researchers at Cepea, demand for pork typically weakens in the second half of the month due to the population’s lower purchasing power, which, in turn, reduces demand for live hogs.

Mexico’s pork trade in the first half of 2026 showed contrasting trends on two fronts: exports gained ground, driven by demand from Japan, while the value of imports fell significantly amid a widespread decline in international prices. Spain was no longer a major supplier.

The second outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in the country was detected on August 9.

New rules include restrictions on PFAS in food-contact packaging.

South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.

The EU has recognized the “Pernil Cerretà” PGI, produced in 24 regions of Catalonia, thereby strengthening the protection of this traditional ham and its connection to the region.

The tool streamlines management, strengthening oversight and transparency in the meat supply chain. It is already in use at pilot facilities and will begin to be rolled out nationwide.

Agrocalidad is at 65% of its goal to immunize more than 2 million animals before October.

Costa Rica’s swine industry closed the first half of 2026 on a strong note, driven by a more than 8% increase in hog slaughter and accelerating imports.

The plan aims to strengthen core surveillance, expand collaborative networks, and embrace innovation.

Global wheat, maize, and sorghum prices increased while barley prices fell.

In France, pork consumption is expected to increase by 2.7% by 2025, while imports now cover 29% of consumption.

July saw the first monthly decline in 2026, reflecting lower quotations across all meat categories except ovine meat.

Pork exports are expected to grow by up to 5.9%; initial projections indicate further expansion in 2027.

Pork production grew by 3.3% in the first half of the year while the swine herd remained stable.