Japan: Rising imports of EU pork products
Since 2013, exports to Japan have consistently increased, becoming in 2015 the second most important destination for EU pork products, although far below China.
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EU: Pigmeat production down while herd expands
The fall in production is expected to taper off by the end of the year, reflecting the increase in the herd size.
Growing production of pork combined with falling exports could lead to lower prices
The growing production of pigmeat combined with falling exports could lead to lower prices. This is just one of the findings of the latest short term outlook report from the European Commission's agriculture and rural development department.
Opening of the Peruvian market to Brazilian pork
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies of Brazil, Mr Blairo Maggi, announced the agreement during his trade mission in Peru.
WH Group expands its operations in Europe by the acquisitions of Elit and Vericom
The Board of WH Group Limited is pleased to announce that the Company has further expanded its operations in Europe through Smithfield, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, by the acquisitions of Elit and Vericom.
Composition of longissimus muscle in late-stage finishing pigs is lysine dependent
Lysine deficient diets at the end of the fattening period may promote intramuscular fat deposition affecting fatty acid composition.
Mexico, the USA and Canada agree on protecting animal health in North America
The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.
Brazil: Advisory Scientific Commission on animal products technology established
Their members come from universities, official laboratories, food technology institutes and research companies, as well as from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies.
Japan: hog slaughter and pork production in 2017
Post projects Japan’s total hog slaughter in 2017 to sustain at nearly the same level as the previous year at around 16.37 million head.
Ukraine in the world meat market
The most significant volumes of exports were traditionally provided by poultry farmers.
FVE opinion on aspects related to ante mortem and post mortem tasks
FVE comments on criteria and conditions for derogating from basic requirement of meat inspection carried out by the official veterinarian under article 18 (7) and 18 (8) of Regulation EU n. 625/2017.
EU: tariff quotas for fresh and frozen beef and veal and pigmeat originating in Canada
Today, 21 September, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada enters into force provisionally.
Drop in the European pork exports in the first six months of 2017
The shipments to China have dropped by 31% with respect to the same period in 2016.
Spain: publishing of a report on the fresh meat market in Italy
The ICEX Spain Exports and Investments has published a report drafted by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Milan on the fresh meat market in Italy.
People are continually exposed to incorrect information about livestock and the environment
A new study by FAO and published in Global Food Security found that livestock rely primarily on forages, crop residues and by-products that are not edible to humans and that certain production systems contribute directly to global food security, as they produce more highly valuable nutrients for humans, such as proteins, than they consume.
UK: Pork companies approved for China exports
Seven new businesses in England and Northern Ireland have secured access to export pork – including three producers.
