Swine news - Economy

The EU must act swiftly to help EU farmers unduly affected by newly imposed US tariffs worth €6.8 billion, says Parliament on Thursday.

Campo Austral is the first packing plant to send refrigerated hams and pork shoulders to China.

Corn export reaches record 36,504,719 tons, according to Affidavits of Sales Abroad; 69.7% higher than the previous record for the 2016/17 cycle.

Japan to provide substantial market access to American food and agricultural products by eliminating tariffs, enacting meaningful tariff reductions, or allowing a specific quantity of imports at a low duty (generally zero).

Pork exports to China increased by 81% in October.

Cuba is working on five pig industry development programs focused on feed, genetics, reproduction, and health.

Wheat and corn production to increase while consumption remains the same. Oilseed to contract as soybean planting contracts. Weaker rapeseed prospects.

Argentine beef, poultry, sheep and pork plants approved by China to export their products.

According to Rabobank, in 2020, global animal protein faces uncertainties and opportunities, largely due to ASF. Trade disputes and sustainability are challenges but opportunities include recovery from ASF, winning on sustainability, and investing to secure ongoing trade flows.

How ASF in China has reduced the pig census, raised pork prices, restructured the industry, and changed consumption patterns.

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.

New research details ways that U.S. pork can fill China’s immediate protein gap.

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.

China will allow seven plants in Santa Catarina to export pork products.

After four months of temporary suspension imposed on Canadian pork and beef, China has reopened its doors to Canadian meat products.

Mexico foresees the opening of new markets, such as pork offal.

The EU and China concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against imitations and usurpation.

Global pork prices continue to rise, as protein shortfalls intensify competition for a shrinking supply, according to Rabobank’s Pork Quarterly Q4 2019.

Dr. Eloit touched upon the OIE’s current focus on trade, travel, transport, tourism and terrorism, which are all areas of great relevance to Customs activities, particularly from the safety and security perspective.

The Commission launched a public consultation on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSGs), both part of the EU’s quality policy.

The U.S. National Pork Board details the importance of winning back Latino consumers, the largest U.S. minority, by providing traditional cuts and catered service in mainstream grocery stores.

A new study highlights the benefits that producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) offer farmers in the EU.