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New EU legislation for meat product hygiene
With the modifications of this new regulation, the hygiene regulations applicable to products of animal origin are updated.
Global pig meat prices fell in August in part due to decreased purchases from China
According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices fell in August due while bovine, ovine, and poultry meat rose.
Growth ahead for the Brazilian swine industry
USDA predicts growth for Brazil's pig and pork production in 2021 and 2022.
U.S. pork exports continue at record levels in June
U.S. pork exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
China's pork production expected to drop 14% in 2022
USDA predicts that pork production in China will decrease in 2022 due to low inventories and a smaller sow herd.

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Uncertainties with China to shape global market, says Rabobank
According to Rabobank's quarterly report, redistribution of pork trade could place downward pressure on pork prices in exporting regions.
Study finds EU origin labelling rules still relevant for the consumer
A report on the implementation and impact of mandatory indication of the country of origin for certain meats has been published.
Germany: Number of organic livestock farms on the rise
The number of organic pigs increased by 36% between 2010 and 2020 and represents just under 1% of the total pig inventory.
Decline in Chinese pork imports
Since last May, Chinese imports of pork and offal have been below the values of the same month of the previous year.
EU pig meat sees increased export value
The export value of pig meat in the first four months of 2021 was up 10% from last year.
China revises regulations on pig slaughter


EU expects higher cereal and oilseed crop this year
According to Copa-Cogeca, after the complicated situations experienced in 2020 across Europe, a more optimistic 2021 harvest is expected in the EU, with a total of 292.45 and 30 million tons of cereals and oilseeds, respectively.
China has more sows now than before ASF hit
According to the Chinese government, the breeding sows in the country are at 102% of the levels they were at the end of 2017.
China's pork production has increased greatly
The country's pork production is up 36% in the first half of 2021.
U.S. to increase meat processing capacity with $500 million in funds
USDA announces $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity as part of efforts to increase competition.
EU farm income increased over last decade
The ‘EU farm economics overview’ report provides an overview of key economic developments in European agricultural holdings up to 2018.
U.S pork exports: Strong demand from other markets offsets slowdown from China, shattering previous records
Fueled by impressive growth in a wide range of destinations, U.S. pork export values shattered previous records in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

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The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for 2021-2030 provides insight on global pigmeat production, and consumption for the next ten years.
Global meat prices have been on the rise for 9 months
In June, price quotations for all meats represented index rose, according to the FAO Meat Price Index.
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Germany: Number of pig farms halved since 2010
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of pig farms has decreased by 47% in the last ten years.
EU pigmeat production will accelerate in 2021
EU pigmeat production is expected to continue increasing in 2021, as additional production in some EU countries more than compensated for the decrease due to ASF in Germany.
