Value of UK pigmeat fell in 2015
The value of pigmeat fell by £186 million to £1,078 million. This fall was entirely due to the lower price in 2015 compared to 2014 as volumes rose by 3.3 %.
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The Brazilian pork exports go on with their upward trend
During the first trimester of 2016, a total of 164,900 tonnes have been exported, 77.8% more than during the first three months of 2015.
New EU rules for a simpler, faster and safer Customs Union come into force
New customs rules come into force on Sunday 1 May that will make life simpler for businesses that trade in Europe and better protect consumers against illegal and counterfeit goods.
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.
Let’s Talk BBQ
Let’s Talk BBQ - Steve Demaray, Lynch Livestock, from the 2016 Missouri Pork Expo, February 9-10, 2016, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Prevalence of boar taint in commercial pigs from Spanish farms
Given these results, a future online method to classify carcasses according to boar taint is strongly recommended.
Rabobank Global Pork Quarterly Q2: Chinese Imports to Drive Global Markets
The main challenge in global markets remains: balancing the supply glut in the US and the EU with Chinese import demand, according to the Rabobank Global Pork Quarterly Q2.
Copa & Cogeca launch major campaign to underline multiple benefits of EU livestock sector
Copa & Cogeca launch major campaign to underline multiple benefits of EU livestock sector and meat for growth & jobs, vibrant rural areas, a balanced diet, and show the high production standards EU farmers meet.
Chile sets up the National Food Harmlessness and Quality Agency
“It is necessary to set up a national food harmlessness and quality system and agency that leads the national system so it really gives answers to the needs of the market.”
Belgium: analysis of the impact of the Russian embargo on pork
The study allows to establish that the Russian embargo has had a catastrophic effect on the prices, especially on those of pork (-23%) and milk (-32%).
Pork global production is forecast down
According to USDA, pork global production is forecast down 1 percent to 109,3 million tons.
EU pork exports to China more than doubled in 2015
Pork exports to China more than doubled (from €432 million to €934 million) in 2015 which demonstrates the importance of pig meat in EU exports to China.
Russia sharply increases pork import
For the period from 1 January to 27 March 2016, the imports of pork to the Russian Federation amounted to 47,300 tons, which is 1.6 times more than in the corresponding period last year.
Commissioner for Agriculture will visit China and Japan accompanied by a business delegation of European agri-food executives
Phil Hogan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, will visit China and Japan accompanied by a business delegation of more than 60 European agri-food executives from 15 Member States representing key sectors in EU trade with the two countries.
How to communicate during a food crisis – EFSA shares guidelines
EFSA has now published recommendations for communicating during a crisis that can serve as a reference for the national food safety authorities of EU Member States.
