Good behaviour of the Spanish processed meat products exports
In 2015 Spain exported 53,506 tonnes of cured sausages: an important increase by 22%.
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Effects of crude glycerine and gender on Iberian × Duroc cross pigs on carcass and meat quality
Crude glycerine fed in heavy pig diets does not affect carcass and meat quality.
Belgian pork exports
With a total of 858,975 tonnes of pork, the Belgian exports have reached a new record in 2015, with an increase by 6.1% with respect to 2014.
Alimentaria 2016
From April 25-28th, 2016, Alimentaria is celebrating four decades of growth with its most international, innovative and gastronomic edition ever.
Protein restriction during the growing period on carcass, meat and fat quality of heavy barrows and gilts
Crude protein restriction during the growing period may have a positive impact on meat characteristics for dry-cured products.
The cured ham market in Singapore
The ICEX has published a report on the cured ham market drafted by the Economy and Trade Office of the Spanish Embassy in Singapore.
Spain: the pig sector is the first in the meat sector in terms of value
The pig sector is the first activity in the meat sector in Spain, reaching a value of €5.7 billion/year.
c.A2456C-substitution in Pck1 modifies fat distribution in pigs
The A allele is clearly associated to larger (up to 20.4%) intramuscular fat content and also to 9.9% lower backfat thickness.
EFSA recommends refining the safety assessment of substances used in food contact materials
EFSA’s experts recommend refining the safety assessment of substances used in food contact materials, including the introduction of a more comprehensive approach to estimate consumer exposure.
Spain is the fifth largest exporter of fresh and frozen pork to Japan
Spain's main competitors in the market for fresh and chilled meat are the US, Denmark, Canada, Mexico and Chile.
Pig crisis: France will negotiate the pork embargo with Russia
Stéphane Le Foll will visit Russia to try to “open the gates” against the Russian embargo that currently affects European pork.
CSF: Brasil implements new regulations for the transport of pigs and pig products in different states and regions
As a part of the CSF prevention system, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the implementation of new regulations for the transport of live pigs, pig products and by-products, and genetic material in different states and regions.
Italy: Germany is the second most important destination of Parma ham
With a total of 8.8 million packages, during 2014 the equivalent to 167,000 hams was exported to Germany.
Chile recognizes «Prosciutto de Capitán Pastene» as DO
The request for recognition of the «Prosciutto de Capitán Pastene» DO is sustained primarily on the quality and uniqueness of this ham
