Page 11 of articles about meat

The OJEU has just published the regulation on whole genome sequencing for the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks.

MIDAGRI reported that the sector's growth was driven by a 6.8% increase in the crop subsector and a 1.8% rise in the livestock subsector.

The Nicaraguan Ministry of Agriculture reported a 3.4% increase in national pork production in 2024.

China reduced its pork imports in 2024 while production remained high.

Despite the economic situation in 2024 and the increase in imports, domestic pork production achieved significant growth, which could be explained, in part, by the strength of domestic consumption, as well as by the gradual recovery of exports. These results reflect the resilience of the pork sector, marking a very positive year-end and promising expectations for the future.

Despite being such a small country geographically, Uruguay has one of the highest per capita pork consumptions in Latin America, with imports making up 80% of its consumption.

Of the 1.3 million metric tons of meat imported by the Philippines, pork had the greatest import volume at 672,000 MT.

The EU and Mexico have finalized negotiations to modernize their Global Agreement, establishing a more ambitious framework for strengthening their political and economic relations.

In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.

Brazil has been free of African swine fever since 1988 and maintains international recognition as free of the disease, issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

Foreign demand for pork remained strong throughout 2024 and Brazilian exports reached new records.

China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.

Results will depend on whether China expands the list of Russian suppliers.

Excellent export performance in recent years is linked to the sector's efforts to increase its presence in the global market, amid a gradual reduction in imports from China.