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.
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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.
Mexico opens market to Spanish pigmeat and could expand to other member states
Mexico has agreed to take supplies of fresh pigmeat and processed hams from Spain. Commissioner expects the go-ahead for fresh pigmeat from France and that there are good prospects for Germany, Romania and Italy.
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.
Production and prices forecasts for 2016
While expecting a decrease in the European production during the second half of 2016, the prices could rise. Nevertheless, it is expected that the rise for the full year will be rather moderate.
U.S. meat and poultry exports projections
U.S pork exports are projected to rise over the next decade.
