Thailand reopens doors to Italian cured pork
Negotiations with Thailand were fruitful. The market had been closed after the first cases of African swine fever in Italy in 2022.
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As in previous years: Severe summer difficulties at slaughterhouses
Spanish slaughterhouses are between a rock and a hard place. The heat will accentuate the supply shortage. Pig prices are increasing or staying the same, pork prices are decreasing, and consequently, margins are deteriorating.
U.S: Texas prohibits the sale of cell-cultured meat
The sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption is prohibited in the state of Texas.
Solid EU agri-food trade performance in first quarter
Exports grew by 3% and imports increased by 20%.
Animal welfare, CAP, and trade, focus of AGRIFISH in June
The EU ministers value advancements in animal welfare, support the simplification of the CAP, and defend the European agricultural trade balance.
Chile and Colombia sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector
The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.
Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH
After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.
More U.S. pork plants approved to export to China
Approval of these additional 23 pork processing plants opens further trade opportunities for certain types of U.S. pork products.
Vietstock 2025 – Vietnam’s Premier Livestock Industry Event
Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.
Olymel to build state-of-the-art integrated plant in Trois-Rivières
A major expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
Belgium: More pig farms join buy-out scheme
In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.
Taiwan eliminates tariffs on Paraguayan pork
This exceptional measure comes into effect on July 5 and is a historic step forward in trade relations between the two countries.
333 Survey on pig prices in 2025: European expectations down, up in the Americas, and mixed in Asia
Price expectations vary by continent.
The EU adopts new tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
The Council has finally adopted a Regulation imposing new tariffs on agricultural products and certain fertilizers originating from Russia and Belarus.
Germany: Bundeskartellamt prohibits takeover of Vion slaughterhouses by Tönnies
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.