China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
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EU-China agreement on geographical indications
The Council adopted decisions on the signature of the agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of China on geographical indications (GIs).
Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.
China's pork prices finally rising this year
The wholesale pork price has been continuously rising for the last 6 weeks after its 15-week decline that started at the beginning of the year.
The EU foresees an increase in pig production in 2020
Pigmeat production is expected to increase slightly in 2020. It will be supported by favourable prices, return of consumer demand and solid export prospects.
Mexico: Expanding pork exports to China
Currently, Mexico exports frozen pork to China. Expanding to fresh chilled meat would be a major advancement.
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PIC sows maintain ..China's pork supply is recovering following COVID-19
With census repopulation and pork consumption resuming post-pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts the pork supply will continue to improve.
ROSPORC, the first digital pig market in Argentina
ROSPORC is a digital marketplace that will allow the formation of reference values for each type of operation.
Mexico: Surplus in the agrifood trade balance
Pork sales increased by over 46%.
Russia: Pig production increased for January-May 2020
A modern breeding base helped pig production in January-May 2020 increase by 11.6%.
The growing Russian pig industry
Russian pig production has increased 1.3 times in the last 5 years.
UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare
The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.
EU: Pigmeat production in March 2020 up from last year
Figures suggest that the production of pigmeat in the EU was not immediately affected by the containment measures for the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up 58% in first quarter of 2020
During the first quarter of 2020, the EU27 agri-food trade was up 4.7% from Q1 of 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic developing.
US: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule under review
USDA reviewed the proposed Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule to determine whether FSIS’ worker safety analysis complied with applicable rulemaking requirements.
Bolivian market now open to US pork
US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.
Germany: Pig population continues to decline
Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.
Netherlands: Rise in pork exports to China
In the period January - April 2020, pork exports to China more than doubled.
Over half of UK pork exports destined for China in April
For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.
COVID-19: Boosting aid for farmers from the EU rural development fund
On Friday, MEPs increased the crisis support that EU states should soon be able to pay to farmers and agri-food SMEs from the EU rural development fund.
France: First quarter pork exports up
During the first three months of 2020, the volume of French pork exports to the EU and third countries increased.
Pork consumption up in Central America
Pork consumption has increased by more than 40% over the last 5 years.
Record cereal and grain production forecast, oilseeds drop
Cereal, coarse grains, and oilseeds outlook from the FAO Biannual Report on Global Food Markets.
Vietnam: Efforts continue to restock national pig herd following ASF
Vietnam has drastically implemented pig herd restocking and breeding efforts following African swine fever outbreaks.
