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The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Mato Grosso as a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The historic certification presented in Paris opens doors to demanding markets such as Japan and South Korea.

The semiannual USDA report on Livestock and Products in Mexico reveals that the swine industry will continue to grow moderately in 2025, supported by improved genetics, cost reductions, and sustained domestic demand. Imports will remain stable, with the United States as the main supplier.

Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

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

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

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