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A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

Forecasts for the next world corn harvest are very positive, driven mainly by increased production in the United States. Good international trade is anticipated, although accompanied by reduced ending stocks. As for soybeans, a significant increase in production and exports from Brazil is expected, boosting international trade.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

This transformation represents a milestone in the digitization of Chile's agri-food trade.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

In 2024, French pork exports rebounded slightly, with China as the main destination and frozen pork as a key product.

The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.

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.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.

EU pork exports stabilized in 2024 at 4.21 Mt, far from the 2020 record, marked by China's recovery and destination changes.

The severe shortage in swine production, combined with strong consumer demand, has made it increasingly difficult to keep pork prices down.

In the first four months of this year, Santa Catarina saw the highest meat exports in the last 28 years.

Slovakia detects its first outbreak of African swine fever in 2025 on a commercial farm with more than 18,000 pigs.

The U.S. will temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, with China agreeing to reduce retaliatory duties.

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.

Pork imports continue to set records, while exports recorded a nearly 20% drop in volume.

Chile has authorized the import of pork from Paraná after recognizing the state as a zone free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.

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.