Russian pork production and export on rise
In January-May 2019 the production of pork in agricultural organizations grew 5.9% or 97 thousand tons year-on-year and amounted to 1.73 million tons in live weight.
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EU: recommendations on improving the Single Market for food
The Commission published the final report of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, which provides recommendations in the areas of fair and efficient trading practices, competitiveness and price transparency.
Brazil increases pig slaughterings
11.27 million pigs have been slaughtered in the first trimester of 2019.
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NewsAfrican Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.
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NewsStrong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive
There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.
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NewsFAO Meat Price Index: pig meat price quotations continued to rise
The FAO Meat Price Index was up marginally in May as pig meat price quotations continued to rise amid strong import demand from East Asia.
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Spain: new increase in pork production
Pork production grew by 3.5%, and the number of slaughtered pigs by 4.09%.
Mexico foresees an increase in meat production
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico (SADER), meat production (in carcass weight) in 2019 could exceed 7 million tonnes, this representing an increase by 1.9%.
European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
Portugal: data on the pig slaughterings in the first trimester 2019
The weight at slaughter increased, and the number of slaughtered pigs dropped during the first trimester of 2019.
Important increase in pork imports in China
The latest data published by the General Administration of Customs of China show an important increase in pork imports in China.
Decrease in pig slaughterings in Germany
The total number of pigs slaughtered in Germany in the first trimester of 2019 dropped by 4.2%, reaching 13.95 million animals.
Panama could restrict pork imports
Panama notified the WTO its decision to start an enquiry concerning safeguards regarding certain fresh, refrigerated or frozen pork cuts.
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NewsBrazil expects to authorise new refrigerated abattoirs to export pork to China
After the meeting between the Minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Mr Tereza Cristina, and the general manager of the Chinese Customs Department, Brazil expects that 78 refrigerated abattoirs receive the authorisation to export to the Chinese market.
USA: Support for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation and trade disruption
The President has authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs, which is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions.
Escalated trade tensions disrupt China's pork imports from U.S.
The escalating trade conflicts have consequentially disrupted China's pork imports from the United States, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Fairness in the food supply chain: Commission proposes to increase price transparency
The proposed measures will cover the meat, eggs, dairy, fruit and vegetables, arable crops, sugar, and olive oil sectors.
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Russian pork exports to grow
The positive dynamics of exports has been observed since 2012, while last year alone it grew by 18%.
USA: pork exports below last year’s
First quarter exports were 6% below last year’s pace in volume (600,268 mt) and down 14% in value ($1.47 billion). First quarter exports accounted for 24.4% of total pork production (down from 26.6%) and 21.3% for muscle cuts (down from 23%).
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NewsHolland: pig farm occupation by animal rights activists
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