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UK: Brexit bureaucracy paralyzes the pig meat sector
Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.

Spain, the biggest supplier of pork to the Philippines
In 2019, Spain became the Philippines' largest pork supplier, further increasing its leading position in 2020.

Unexpectedly large maize purchases from China, FAO predicts higher cereal trade in 2021
Worldwide cereal stocks are set to drop sharply this year as global trade increases.

Rabobank expects rebound in pork demand this year
Global pork supply will grow in Asia and North and South America, but face more challenges in Europe.

Germany: Backlog of pigs to be slaughtered decreases
Last week the number of pigs intended for slaughter accumulating in German pens was reduced to about 880,000 animals.

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Russian pork production increased in 2020
Highest growth was shown in pork production, up 11.9% year-on-year.

Russia raises taxes on cereal exports
Tax on wheat, barley, and maize exports seeks to halt a sustained upward trend in domestic prices for food staples.

How COVID affected the Canadian hog market in 2020
Average hog prices in Alberta were down 9% from 2019.

How did China's pork and grain markets do in 2020?
Results are in for China's yearly total pork and grain production. Find out how the year fared for China.

Spanish pork exports keep climbing
Spanish exports of pork and pork products remain unstoppable with a 19% increase between January and October 2020.

Farm to Fork: Code of Conduct for responsible business and marketing practices
The Code aims to shape a path for the collective role of the actors along the food chain in the transition towards a more sustainable EU food system.



Germany adjusts piglet price due to castration costs
As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.

Spain's dependence on pork exports to China
While exports to China have shown a significant increase, sales to the other major destinations have fallen.

Exceptionally high EU exports of pig meat Jan-Oct 2020
Driven by trade to China, the EU exported 36% more pig meat in the first 10 months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

China: Standards for plant-based meat alternative products newly issued
Standards have been laid out for this growing sector in China, including labeling requirements.

Mexican pork production increased in 2020
Mexican agricultural and fisheries production in 2020 increased by 1%. Pork also saw increases.

China doubles volume of its pork imports in 2020
Despite the recovery of the pig population, China continues to increase its pork imports, reaching 4 million tonnes, double the imports from 2019.

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Canada: Pork exports saw significant growth in 2020
Exports of Canadian pork and pork products saw a significant increase in the first 10 months of 2020.

US hog inventory down 1% according to USDA quarterly report
United States breeding hog and market hog inventories are down from last year.

The Netherlands exports fewer piglets to Germany and more to Spain
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have increased considerably (+17%) while German imports of Dutch piglets have decreased.

Belgium launches new quality label "BePork"
Belpork vzw has launched a new quality system that combines Certus and Codiplan Plus, uniting all players within the pig sector.

German pig population in 2020 virtually the same as the year prior
According to preliminary results, just under 26 million pigs were housed in Germany as of November 3, 2020.

Russia extends food embargo: Effects on agri-food production
President Vladimir Putin has extended the Russian food embargo until December 31, 2021.

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