How the Agreement on Economic Association with Japan affects pigmeat
Pork is the EU's main agricultural export to Japan.
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Drop in Brazilian pork exports
During the first trimester of 2018, Brazilian pork exports have dropped both in terms of volume and value.
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.
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.
EU: 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.
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.
DAT-Schaub expands its activities in China
Danish Crown’s subsidiary DAT-Schaub has acquired a majotity stake in Shanghai Natural Casing Company. The purpose of the acquisition is to gain additional capacity in the selecting and processing of natural casings for sausage and salami production.
China may hike tariffs on US pork
China plans to impose tariffs on up to products from the United States to make up for losses caused by US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products. For pork, a 25 percent tariff is proposed.
Spain is among the main pork exporters in the world
Spain is now one of the four main pork exporters in the world, together with Germany, the USA and Denmark, with sales that amount 1,554,981 tonnes of pork.
Amino acid restriction and flaxseed oil supplementation on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of pigs
Amino acid restrictions for the growing period does not affect growth performance but improves overall efficiency of AA and energy while affects meat quality.
Good start to the year for EU agri-food exports
Other cereals (excluding rice) and pork exports experienced the biggest drop in value terms on an annual basis.
Increase in pork consumption in Argentina
Pork consumption grew by 9.6% in 2017, reaching 14.1 kg per capita.
Taiwan opens market to pork from Italy
The decision of the Taiwanese authorities will send an important and positive signal also to other Asian governments to fully recognise the EU's stringent veterinary controls.
Pig production expectations in Nicaragua
The Pig Producer’s Association of Nicaragua (Canipor) expects to grow by 8-10% in 2018.
