Germany: pork production slightly up in 2013
The pork production was almost 5.5 million tons, exceeding the previous year's result by 0.6% (+34,900 tons).
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Mexico invests in food and agriculture health and harmlessness
In 2014 the Food and Agriculture Health, Harmlessness and Quality National Service (SENASICA) will manage an unprecedented budget.
The path to profitability – assessing when the benefit of animal health interventions justifies the cost in wean-to-market
What further increases profitability in pig production is not minimizing costs, but maximizing revenue.
Czech Republic: decline in pigmeat production
In 2013 the pigmeat production decreased to 234 273 tonnes (−2.3%). Agricultural producer prices of pigs for slaughter grew by 2.6%.
Netherlands: decline in pork exports
Dutch exports of fresh and frozen pork during the first nine months of 2013, with a total of around 528,000 t exported, have decreased by approximately 7%.
Costa Rica: Japan opens its doors to pig meat
The next step of the process is the identification of the companies interested in exporting pig products to Japan.
Mexico sets aside 6,500 million pesos for stockbreeding development
There is a budget of 96 million pesos for The Swine Programme (PROPOR) and the Livestock Product System components.
European Union: on-going discussions with Russian Federation on ban of EU pig meat
The Commission has proposed to provisionally exclude the infected area of the EU from certification of exports of live pigs and pork to Russia, but Russia is not ready to accept.
The reconstruction of the price starts with modesty (and let us be thankful)
It seems that the price has initiated its spring rise, but many factors intervene. Whilst the Russian borders are still closed the collapse of some cuts (especially fats) will be inevitable.
Rabobank: pork price outlook for the remainder of Q1 and into Q2 2014 is steady
According to the Rabobank Pork Quarterly Q1 report, the price outlook for the global pork market for the remainder of Q1 and into Q2 2014 is steady.
Russia bans EU pork imports
Russia has stopped imports of pork from EU countries following an outbreak of African swine fever virus in Lithuania.
Pork outlook 2014: Philippines
The Philippine Bureau of Agricultural Statistics reported an increased of nearly 2.4% in the country's hog production during the first half of 2013.
European Union: Commission clears acquisition of Campofrío by Sigma Alimentos
The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns as the overlaps between the parties' activities are very limited.
Brazil: pig meat exports fell by 11% in 2013
According to the Brazilian Meat Producers and Exporters Association (ABIPECS), Brazilian pig meat exports added up 517,330 tonnes and $1.36 thousand million in 2013.