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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Two more Russian pork production facilities have been granted access to Vietnam
At present, five Russian enterprises are authorized to supply pork products to Vietnam.
Promoting EU agri-food products
The European Commission has called for proposals for campaigns promoting agri-food products in the European Union.
UE: 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.
Russia: New Food Security Doctrine approved
The share of domestic production in domestic consumption should be at least 85% for meat and meat products.
Chinese pork imports in 2019
Chinese pork imports increased by 75% over the last year.
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.’
Vietnam: will stable pork markets welcome the Lunar New Year?
Production down and November imports up 164%. Officials urge for cooperation in stabilizing pork prices. Some retailers will sell at less than market value for the Lunar New Year, Tet holiday.
EU-Vietnam free trade deal gets green light in trade committee
EU-Vietnam free trade agreement will gradually eliminate almost all tariffs. The full Parliament is set to cast its final vote in February.
FAO: Global meat market review 2019
ASF greatly affected global pork output and export last year. Global pork output was down 8.5% from 2018. Increased output expected in the Americas. China's pork import up 35%.
FAO: 2019 Global meat price review
In 2019, the index rose rapidly from April to June, mainly driven by a surge in import demand from Asia, principally China, caused by the spread of the African Swine Fever.
Russia gains further access to Mongolian pork market
Ten Russian meat processing plants have been approved to supply their products to the Mongolian market.
EU: Compound feed production increases
In 2018 Spain continued to be the top producer of compound feed, with the pig sector as the second largest market.
China: demand for feed up as farmers recover their herds
Estimates for the supply and demand of feed, soybeans, and vegetable oils in light of the Spring Festival holiday.
U.S.-China Phase One trade deal signed
Signed January 15, the trade deal expands access to U.S. pork products and streamlines feed ingredient export. China will purchase at least $40 billion in American agricultural goods.