Meat substitutes continue to trend in Germany
The market for vegetarian or vegan alternatives to meat continues to grow, with production up 6.5% compared to 2021.
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French pork companies approved for export to China
French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to China paved the way for the approval of 15 companies (4 slaughterhouses and 11 processing plants) to export pork to China.
Increase in pig slaughter in Brazil
Hog slaughter increased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023.
France: Decrease in pig slaughter
For twelve consecutive months, the volume of pigs slaughtered has declined dramatically.
Romania regains eligibility to export processed pork to U.S.
Romania is once again eligible to export processed pork products to the United States.
U.S. March pork exports largest in nearly two years
March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
China to replenish pork reserves to stabilize market
This is the second batch of frozen pork this year to be purchased and stored in central reserves.
Increase in FAO price indices for pork
In April, international pork prices were the ones that rose the most.
Spain's pork exports decrease
Spanish exports of pork and prepared products have decreased by more than 7% in the first quarter.
Brazil: Meat supply recovering in domestic market, reaching historic highs
With increased production, the per capita availability also grows, reaching 96 kilos per inhabitant per year.
Chile approves bill on the use of the term "meat"
The bill in Chile prohibits the use of the word "meat" to describe hamburgers, chorizos, and sausages of vegetable origin.
Canada regains market access to Guatemala for meat products
Canadian exports of beef, pork, and poultry meat products are now eligible to be exported to Guatemala.
Singapore detects ASF virus in imported pigs
The carcasses were from a consignment of live pigs from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia.
Russian pork exported to 11 countries in the first quarter
Belarus and Vietnam are among the major importers, and Vietnam increased its purchases 2.2 fold, while Belarus increased its purchases 1.2 fold.
Germany: Federal Parliament in favor of meat labeling bill according to type of husbandry
The draft presented by Federal Minister Cem Özdemir was previously debated in the Federal Parliament on December 15, 2022 in its first reading.
Danish Crown closes one of its slaughterhouses
A significant decrease in the number of slaughter pigs in Denmark has forced Danish Crown to undergo major restructuring and close its slaughter plant in Sæby.
