Press releases - Economy

From June 1–4, 2026, young pig farmers, researchers, companies, and industry experts from around the world will gather in Seinäjoki, Finland, to discuss the future of pig production.

As part of its strategic realignment, Vion Food Group has reached a principal commercial agreement with two parties for the sale of two southern German sites.

Data collected through 15th annual global feed survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025 by 2.9%, to 1.44 billion metric tons.

The proposed acquisition marks a major strategic shift toward a vertically integrated, farm-to-fork business model designed to bolster competitiveness in the wider European meat market.

The company projects reaching 20,000 tons in shipments to this market during 2026, which has been consolidating as one of the most relevant in the Asia-Pacific region.

Three days of discovery, connection, and business at Asia’s most focused animal nutrition and health event — co-located with VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia, and Horti & Agri Asia.

New reference points for price transparency across the European pork value chain.

New appointments reinforce DLG Markets’ position in the global trade fair and conference business.

Jyga Technologies is expanding its global footprint with the opening of Jyga Tech Brasil, a new subsidiary in the region of Paraná.

Frazer succeeds outgoing president Aaron Juergens and officially begins his leadership term guiding Iowa’s largest state organization representing pork producers.

As of 2026, DCA Market Intelligence will adjust the way it quotes the Dutch slaughter pig market.

A historic moment for Paraguayan pig farming. The entry of Grupo Costa Food, Spain's second-largest meat group, into Granja San Bernardo marks the beginning of an unprecedented expansion project with the goal of reaching 40,000 breeding sows and transforming Alto Paraná into a new production hub. In an exclusive interview, Hugo Schaffrath reveals how the partnership came about, what motivated the investment, and the expected impacts for the sector and the country.

AHDB’s Zanita Markham is the winner of this year’s NPA Chris Brant Award.

This was the prevailing message delivered by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, which opened Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Evolution towards a more specialized, efficient model focused on the end consumer.

Danish Crown is ramping up incentives to invest in new housing for slaughter pigs.

Joint DLG and Women in Ag Magazine award – 150 women from 63 countries took part in the four-category award scheme.

The common shares of Canada Packers will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 2, 2025 under the symbol "CPKR".

The 39th edition of SPACE will take place from Tuesday, September 16 to Thursday, September 18 at the Rennes Exhibition Center and will be a major occasion for exceptional meetings for all stakeholders of what we like to call “the Livestock Planet.”

AHDB has appointed Mark Haighton as its new pork sector director, taking over from Angela Christison, who will step down from the role later this year.

NPB has named David Newman as its next CEO. He brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to serving America’s pig farmers.

The global ingredient manufacturer adds veterinary contract research and vaccine manufacturing to its portfolio of products and solutions in the animal health industry.

DLG Service GmbH to be integrated into DLG Markets GmbH.

Starting on 1 July, Dr Marlene Louw will be stepping into the role of SAPPO’s Chief Executive Officer.