European Union - Trade of live pigs
The intra-EU exchanges (Comext) of pigs less than 50 kg amounted to around 200 000 tonnes in 2008. Assuming an average weight of 25 kg, this is equivalent to 8 million young pigs.
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Spain - MARM analyzes the exportation situation with the swine sector
In 2009, Spanish swine exports, despite a deceleration in world trade in pig meat, maintained a stable situation, even managing an increase estimated to be 2%, which is equivalent to more than 1.2 million tons.
Westfleisch experiencing sustainable growth
Westfleisch is setting its sights on sustainable growth. In early 2010, the internationally active producer and marketer of meet products from Westphalia, Germany, will be submitting a comprehensive sustainability report for the first time, as reports Dr. Helfried Giesen, Managing Director of Westfleisch eG, Muenster at the start of the Anuga 2009 exhibition in Cologne.
Philippines: hog production inched up 1.2% in 2009
Philippine hog production rose by a mere 1.2% in 2009, but this is still better than the 1.6% contraction it suffered in 2008.
Mexico: the pork sector recovered quickly from H1N1 epidemic
The pork sector recovered quickly from April's H1N1 epidemic. Pork production for 2009 have fallen by only 0.6% y-o-y.
Chile: eating and producing less meat
Overall, per capita, consumption of meat, including beef, chicken, pork and turkey, decreased in 2009 from 70.1 kilos in 2008 to 66.7 kilos last year.
Canada: Government invests in British Columbia's organic farming sector
The Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $900,000 to help the Certified Organic Associations of BC implement a new and comprehensive market development strategy for the organics industry.
Hungary - State aid: Commission temporarily authorises Hungary to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has authorised under State aid rules a Hungarian scheme worth some EUR 18.2 million (HUF 5000 million) aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
Italy - State aid: Commission temporarily authorises Italy to grant limited amounts of aid up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has authorised today under the State aid rules an Italian scheme with a budget worth an estimated €320 million aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current financial and economic crisis.
Lithuania - State aid: Commission temporarily authorises Lithuania to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has authorised today under the State aid rules a Lithuanian scheme worth LTL 10 million (approximately EUR 2.9 million) aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
Ecolab to collaborate with AvidBiotics to develop new technology targeting food safety in meat
Companies agree to collaborate on Avidocin TM Protein Platform Targeting E. coli O157:H7 Contamination in Red Meat
EBRD continues to support meat processing sector in Bulgaria
€6.5 million new financing to Boni Holding to improve company’s efficiency
United Kingdom – Increase in pig farm incomes
Despite total Income from Farming (TIFF) in the UK fell by nearly 7 per cent in 2009, according to the latest official estimates, the value of United Kingdom pig production increased 17 percent to £1 billion, the highest value seen since 1997.
Philippine pork supply remains tight, higher prices expected
Despite the improving output of the Philippine hog industry, the country will continue to experience a tight supply of pork meat at least until April 2010.
OJSC Cherkizovo Group: trading update for full year 2009
During the year Cherkizovo’s new pork farms in Lipetsk and Tambov operated at close to full capacity, and sales volumes in the pork division in 2009 increased by 38%.
PIC Europe Health Assurance Manager
PIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Han Smits to the position of Health Assurance Manager for PIC Europe. Han will take responsibility for the management of PIC’s European Health Program, working closely with PIC’s international network of pig Veterinarians.