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Irish pigmeat production and exports grew in 2024
The Irish pigmeat sector recorded a modest recovery in exports during 2024, despite a highly competitive market environment for pork internationally.
Meat Institute hires Nicole Johnson-Hoffman to be Chief Operating Officer
Nicole begins transitioning into the role in January 2025 as Mark Dopp, the Meat Institute’s outgoing COO and General Counsel, prepares to retire in March of 2025.
Thailand's swine production in 2024 and expectations for 2025
Thailand's pig production increased last year as the country recovered from African swine fever. Pork imports and exports increased.
FAO meat price index up slightly in December
By contrast, pig meat prices declined, underpinned by weaker-than-expected consumer demand in the European Union ahead of the winter holidays.
Impact of the leptin receptor gene on pig performance and quality traits
With current low-protein diets, the T allele is expected to be cost-effective only in niche markets where a very high level of marbling is critical.
Review of a positive year in the Spanish market
The price of pork has remained well above the cost price throughout the year, with declines from the peak (1.848 euros per kilo in July) being gradual and controlled, allowing slaughterhouses to navigate the autumn with favourable positive margins.
Søren Skou is a new member of the board of Danish Crown
Søren Skou, former CEO of A.P. Møller Mærsk, was nominated and approved by the board of representatives as a new external member of the Danish Crown Board of Directors. He is also the proposed candidate for the position of chairman of the board, which will be elected in December.
EU agri-food trade surplus increases in September 2024
Exports to China had the largest reduction, explained in particular by reductions in exports of pigmeat.
How can we make the swine industry more sustainable?
Analyzing the swine industry's life cycle and implementing sustainable measures from feeding to processing drives a change towards a more environmentally friendly industry and better animal welfare.
Market projections for EU meat until 2035
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
China became the main driver of Russian pork exports in 2024
Now China is in the top three buyers of Russian pork products. At the end of the year shipments there may approach 50 thousand tons.
Nicaragua: Excellent pork production performance
Pork production in Nicaragua has been developing and has seen significant changes in recent years, due to its high household consumption.
Brazil: New funding to accelerate pig research
Federal government reinforces pig farming with PAC funds.
EU and Mercosur conclude negotiations on new agreement
The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.
Zoonotic diseases on the rise in the EU
Listeriosis cases reached their highest level since 2007, while campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU.
