How ASF has affected China's pig census, industry structure, and pork consumption
How ASF in China has reduced the pig census, raised pork prices, restructured the industry, and changed consumption patterns.
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National Pork Board study defines China’s growing need for protein
New research details ways that U.S. pork can fill China’s immediate protein gap.
Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas agree to improve animal health
Ministers and secretaries of agriculture from 34 American countries agreed to improve the Agricultural Health Program of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), a key measure to boost trade of agricultural products in the Western Hemisphere.
World meat production expected to drop for the first time in 20 years
World meat production expected to decline in 2019 largely due to an anticipated 20% contraction of pork production in China. Trade still forecasted to increase.
Food Safety: Annual report on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
The RASFF was instrumental for tracing and removing the affected products from the market.
Brazil will be able to export more pork to China
China will allow seven plants in Santa Catarina to export pork products.
US pork exports higher year-over-year but down from summer pace
September pork exports increased 13% from a year ago in both volume and value. These results pushed January-September export volume 5% ahead of last year’s pace at 1.9 million mt, while value increased 2% to $4.89 billion.
FAO Meat Price Index: Ninth consecutive monthly increase
Quotations for pig meat also increased, albeit moderately.
Brazil presents strategic plan to eradicate CSF
The eradication plan calls for several actions to be taken, the first aimed at increasing surveillance in the 11 states still affected by CSF.
China market re-opens to Canadian meat products
After four months of temporary suspension imposed on Canadian pork and beef, China has reopened its doors to Canadian meat products.
What is gene editing?
This unfamiliar concept may sound strange to someone outside the industry, but this video explains that we have made breeding choices for thousands of years.
NPPC launches 'Pork O' Clock' campaign to highlight importance of USMCA agreement
40% of U.S. exported pork goes to Canada and Mexico. Campaign illustrates how pork is enjoyed in across North America and highlights importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Mexico strengthens trade relationship with China
Mexico foresees the opening of new markets, such as pork offal.
Singapore lifts ban on Belgian pork imports
Federal minister of agriculture Denis Ducarme announced the lifting of Singapore's ban on Belgian pork imports.
Russia detects ASF virus DNA in sausages
The infected products were produced in a factory in the Kaluga region and have been distributed to 136 retail outlets.
Vion invests in a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL)
Vion CEO Ronald Lotgerink announced earlier this year to introduce meat alternatives as part of the company’s strategy of building food chains based on the market demand. Vion is now planning to open a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL).