U.S. October pork exports solidify 2020’s record pace
U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying 2020’s record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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Brazil: Pig production and slaughter projections high in Mato Grosso do Sul
The Brazilian state is expected see a 275% increase in pork export revenue.
Council discusses EU harmonised nutrition labelling
Ministers agreed on the importance of an EU harmonised nutrition labelling at front-of-pack and in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.
EU pigmeat production is expected to fall in the medium term
Sustainability concerns are expected to drive EU meat markets over the coming decade, pushing lower consumption per capita, more efficient production systems with fewer animals, and reduced exports of live animals.
HKScan participating in an export promotion project - EU support for export promotion of pork and poultry meat in China
The European Union has granted Finland with almost EUR 3 million in funding to promote the export of pork and poultry meat in the Chinese market. The project will be carried out together with the funding applicant Ruokatieto Yhdistys ry and two of its’ member companies, HKScan and Atria, which both currently export pork to China.
EU: contingency plan to ensure food supply and security in times of crisis
Building on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, the Commission plans to develop a set of procedures to be followed in times of crisis.
EU agri-food trade continued to perform strongly
The export values of EU pig meat experienced remarkable growth, rising by €1.98 billion.
New records set for Canadian pork exports
Canada breaks records with exports of pork and pork products in both volume and value in first three quarters. Get the details here:
Brazil: New sanitary status will open up the meat market for Rio Grande do Sul
The new FMD status would open up international markets for pork produced in Rio Grande do Sul.
Russia: Pork prices up almost 4% since beginning of the year
The cost of pork (excluding boneless pork) from January to October 2020 increased by almost 4%.
New studies reveal opportunities for the US to diversify pork exports
New studies from the National Pork Board detail how the U.S. can become a choice supplier of pork to Vietnam and the Philippines.
Germany: Fewer pig farms with increased Salmonella risk
Salmonella monitoring and reduction measures have taken effect over the years on German pig farms.
Colombia works to regain Peru as an export market for their pork
Officials from Peru's veterinary service visited pig and cattle farms in Colombia with the aim of reopening their market to receive these Colombian products.
Spain sees decline in ham exports
The number of pieces exported during the first nine months of this year has suffered a decrease of 4.69% compared to the same period last year. The main markets in terms of value are Germany and France, followed by Portugal and Italy.
Russian pork production will increase 9.7% this year
This year, Russia will produce 4.3 million tons of pork (slaughter weight), which is 9.7% more than last year, the National Union of Pig Breeders predicts.
Philippines: Funding for meat cold storage, postharvest centers
The government will establish cold storage warehouses complete with meat-cutting facilities in an effort to support the pig sector following adverse ASF outbreaks in the country.
