Russia - Vietnam: cooperation in the veterinary field
In particular they discussed an issue of harmonizing veterinary certificates for pork, beef, poultry meat and products thereof from Russia to Vietnam.
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French pork exports in 2016
French pork exports increased in 2016, while imports continued to decline.
The Danish producers, industry and organisations join to improve the organic production
Organic pig producers, abattoirs and organisations related to animal welfare have signed a new agreement that will further improve the pigs’ welfare and their environmental impact. This agreement sets more requisites and regulations and will give place to an E-brand that will come into force in January 1st 2018.
Argentina: First meeting of the Pork Exports Board
The meeting meant the start of a work plan between the public and the private sectors to progress in the identification, prioritisation and the opening of the markets of interest for pork and pork processed products.
Spain: drop in the consumption of pork and pork processed products
In 2016, the consumption per capita of fresh pork and pork processed products was 10.1 and 11.1 kg, respectively.
Brazil publishes the regulations for the humane slaughter of livestock
Humane slaughter is a requirement in the European Union, one of the main purchasers of Brazilian meat products.
USMEF kicks off Spring Conference, announces succession plan
To close the session, USMEF past chairman Roel Andriessen, who chaired the search committee charged with finding and recommending candidates for the position of USMEF president, explained the extensive process that led the committee to identify Halstrom as its leading candidate.
Germans prioritise animal welfare vs the environment when buying meat
According to the results of the last Survey on Environmental Conscience presented by the Federal Minister of the Environment in Berlin, when buying meat, the German citizens give more importance to the aspects related to animal welfare than to those related to the environment.
China is the main market for the Chilean pork
In 2016, and for the first time, China became the main destination market for the Chilean pork.
Increase in the European pork exports in the first trimester of 2017
71,836 tonnes more of pork than in the same period in 2016 were exported.
The European Commission published the annual report on food frauds in 2016
Most of the fraud cases were due to the unfulfillment in the labelling of the products, specifically regarding their composition and name.
Portugal: drop in pig slaughterings
During the first trimester of 2017, the pig slaughterings, as well as the slaughter weights, have dropped.
Situation of the Italian cured ham and sausages market
2015 was a year with a moderate recovery in which the Italian cured hams and sausages sector revealed symptoms of recovery of the ground lost during the years of crisis.
Record value for EU agri-food exports
EU agri-food exports reached a record value of almost €12.7 billion in March 2017, the highest monthly export value seen over the last five years.
United Kingdom: pork imports rose
UK exports of fresh and frozen pork during March were 3% down on the year while imports rose by a massive 47% on the back of continuing tight domestic supplies.
The Cypriot meat market
The ICEX Spain Export and Investments has published a report drafted by the Economy and Commerce Office of the Embassy of Spain in Athens regarding the Cypriot meat market.
