EU agri-food trade picked up in January
The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.
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U.S: Indiana prohibits the sale of cultivated meat products for two years
The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.
U.S: Montana bans the sale of lab-grown meat
The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.
Pig333 drives technical training at Pigs Tomorrow 2025
Javier Lorente participated in this event held on May 13 and 14 in Leicestershire county, United Kingdom.
Meat Institute and American Meat Science Association Offer a Training Resource to Support New Swine Inspection System Implementation
Created in direct response to feedback from establishments and industry partners, the guide features real-world examples, clear explanations, and condition-specific imagery to improve accuracy and confidence in decision-making.
UK eases foot and mouth disease controls for Germany
Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.
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Simplified CAP rules to boost farm efficiency and support
Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike.
EU: Russian fertilisers to be subject to a gradual tariff increase
The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.
Orffa's Excential Energy Plus: World's first nutritional emulsifier to secure GFLI certification
This recognition positions Excential Energy Plus as the first Nutritional Emulsifier globally to be independently validated for its environmental footprints.
BRF and Marfrig announce merger and creation of MBRF
The new company is already big, the 7th largest in Brazil, with 130,000 employees, consolidated net revenue of R$152 billion in the last 12 months and a presence in 117 countries.
Brazil: Santa Catarina achieved the best result in meat exports in 28 years
In the first four months of this year, Santa Catarina saw the highest meat exports in the last 28 years.
EU pork exports in 2024: Stability after the downturn
EU pork exports stabilized in 2024 at 4.21 Mt, far from the 2020 record, marked by China's recovery and destination changes.
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The Philippines withdraws the maximum suggested retail price of pork
The severe shortage in swine production, combined with strong consumer demand, has made it increasingly difficult to keep pork prices down.
Slovakia reports first outbreak of ASF in domestic swine in 2025
Slovakia detects its first outbreak of African swine fever in 2025 on a commercial farm with more than 18,000 pigs.
Brazilian swine production: USDA estimates for 2025
In its most recent global trade report, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Brazilian pork exports will grow by 5% in 2025. The increase will be driven by both the expansion of domestic production and strong international demand.
U.S.-China tariff modifications
The U.S. will temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, with China agreeing to reduce retaliatory duties.
TechMix launches new website
The TechMix website with its modern graphic interface, is designed to provide a deeper look into challenges that affect animals resulting in negative impacts on well-being and performance.
NOVUS and Nutra Blend support the next generation of pork professionals
The companies are sponsoring a competitive speaking event for young adults during World Pork Expo.
Mexico: Pork trade balance shows deficit in the first quarter of 2025
Pork imports continue to set records, while exports recorded a nearly 20% drop in volume.
Chile to import pork from Paraná after FMD-free status recognized
Chile has authorized the import of pork from Paraná after recognizing the state as a zone free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.
Franz-Josef Wiese appointed to the Supervisory Board of EnviTec Biogas AG
The new appointment became necessary after the previous Supervisory Board member and Deputy Chairwoman of the CDU Germany, Silvia Breher, was appointed Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Home Affairs as part of the formation of the new federal government.
EU’s post-2027 long-term budget - Concerns for agriculture
European Parliament stands firm against single fund proposal and calls for increased CAP budget.
U.S. March pork exports above year-ago levels
Exports of U.S. pork trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth.
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NewsMexico: Pork production grew 1.5% in the first quarter of 2025
The growth rate of pork production was higher than that of beef but lower than poultry.