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For the first quarter, 68,000 tonnes of pork products were exported. Pork shipments were 23% higher year on year.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has recognised Peru as being free from foot-and-mouth disease.

After seven years of negotiations, Japan has finally authorized the importation of pig meat from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.

The total pig meat exports during the first 3 months of 2013 have fallen by 7.9% with respect to the same period of year 2012.

In 2012, the EU hit a new record in agricultural trade surplus: €12.6 billion.

Minister Ritz defended the interests of Canadian pork and beef producers by reiterating Canada’s opposition to Russia’s ban on ractopamine.

The final rule modifies the labeling provisions for muscle cut covered commodities to require the origin designations to include information about where each of the production steps.

Pig meat importations registered an increase by 47% during the first three months of 2013.

The new rules are based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and introduce a more risk-based approach to pig meat inspection.

In 2012 Parma Ham exports recorded a growth of 10%. Parma Ham is the most sold Italian delicatessen product abroad.

Between January and April 2013 the Brazilian pig meat exports have decreased by 9%.

The most important German swine abattoirs have managed to strengthen, in year 2012, their market position.

Last Monday night, in Mayenne and Côtes-d'Armor, refrigerated lorries were intercepted in order to control the origin of the transported meat.

Global pork production is revised upward 2.7 million tons to a record 107.4 million.

Pork production is forecast to increase more rapidly than in 2013 as lower forecast feed costs provide incentives for producers to expand farrowings and increase carcass weights from 2013 levels.