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Costa Rica: First Central American country to export pork to China
This Friday, February 14th, a container with 24,000 kg of pork will set sail from Puerto Caldera to Puerto Shenzhen, Guandong, making Costa Rica the first country in Central America to export this line of processed products to the main world market.
Slow and steady growth for Mexico in consumption and production of pork
Mexico continues to increase production to meet consumer's growing demand for pork. Exports for 2020 are forecast at a record high.
Portugal: more companies will be able to export pork to China
Five more national facilities have been approved for the export of pig meat to the People's Republic of China.
China's efforts to stabilize pork supply in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic
The Ministry of Commerce is responding quickly to ensure a sufficient pork supply during the coronavirus epidemic.
EU-Vietnam free trade deal approved by Parliament
EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia, eliminating tariffs on pork.
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For the first time since Lunar New Year, China releases pork from state reserves. A portion will be designated for those areas affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
FAO meat prices: a break from eleven months of continued increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 182.5 points in January, down from December, marking a break from eleven months of continued increases.
US: Record-breaking pork exports in 2019
U.S. pork exports posted new volume and value records in 2019, reaching nearly $7 billion, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
China isn't letting coronavirus fears affect the pork supply
China moves to ensure animal product supply amid coronavirus epidemic control. Fears of spreading the disease threaten the livestock industry.
An exceptionally eventful period for global grain markets
According to AMIS' Market Monitor, geopolitical tensions including the US-China trade agreement along with the rapid spread of coronavirus may impact agriculture markets.
Irish pigmeat export value hits record high in 2019
Ireland's agri-food exports were at a record €14.5 billion in 2019. With strong demand for pigmeat, exports reached €941million.
Canada: lower prices for grains and oilseed in 2020
Lower prices for grains and oilseeds are projected, but hinge on trade tensions and the influence of ASF, especially in China.
One year later, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
At the one year anniversary of the EU-Japan trade agreement, have these countries made good on their promises to increase exports, including pork?
Chile creates the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Last week, President Sebastián Piñera signed the bill creating the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to boost the activity of one of Chile's economic drivers.
Brexit: What will happen to live animal and meat trade?
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union at midnight tonight. This follows the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement this week by both the European Parliament and Council.
Poland: looking back on 2019 production and what to expect in 2020
According to the USDA, Polish hog inventories and pork production decreased 4% in 2019 and are expected to decline further due to ASF and a reduced feed supply.
France: heavier pigs slaughtered in 2019
In 2019, slaughter volume increased slightly, due to heavier pigs, under favorable economic conditions and very attractive prices for pork production.
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NewsUE: a single database for all geographical indications
Created by the Commission, the online database "eAmbroasia" consolidates all the terms protected by geographical indications (PDO, PGI) and by the Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG) label.
Germany: Number of hog farms has declined
The number of hog farms has declined by more than one third from 2010 to 2019. Small farms are disappearing.
Rabobank Pork Outlook: Opportunities are emerging from risks
Rising disease pressures continue to challenge the global market and will remain the major change driver in global animal protein in 2020, according to Rabobank’s latest Pork Quarterly titled ‘Opportunities Are Emerging from Risks.’
