Brazil's pig slaughter down in first quarter
Santa Catarina remains the leading state in pig slaughter, with 29.8% of the national share, followed by Paraná (22.3%) and Rio Grande do Sul (17.1%).
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Germany detects new case of ASF in domestic pigs
The exact cause of the entry of the disease is still unclear. However, there is currently nothing to indicate an active epidemic among wild boars in the region.
UK pig meat trade volumes lower in first quarter
Export volumes in the first quarter were at their lowest since 2015, according to AHDB.
U.S. April pork exports largest in nearly three years
April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
FAO meat price index May 2024
International prices of poultry and bovine meats fell, while those of pig and ovine meats increased.
Vion increases focus on Benelux chains and continues portfolio review in Germany
In line with its commitment to building sustainable integrated chains and increasing value for all partners, the Vion Food Group announces potential changes in its operational structure.
Portugal's pig exports up and pork exports down in Q1
Pig exports (for finishing and slaughter) increased by 19.5% in the first quarter of 2024, from 146,624 head in 2023 to 175,140 in 2024.
Portugal: Imports of pigs for slaughter on the rise
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 9.6% and meat and meat product imports increased by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024.
UK pork sector gains access to Vietnam market
The Vietnamese authorities have given the go-ahead for UK pork exports to commence.
Will the pig price rise in Spain? Yes, but not much
Burset forecasts a slight rise in Spain's pig price in the short term due to delayed growth that occurs every summer.
Ranking of Germany's leading pig slaughterhouses in 2023
The three leading slaughterhouses control more than 58% of the country's total slaughter.
Portugal's pig slaughter increases in the first quarter
There was a 1.8% increase in the total number of pigs slaughtered (+17,272 head), from 944,829 pigs slaughtered in the first quarter of 2023 to 962,101 head in 2024.
Danish Crown offers a new form of ownership to piglet producers
Piglet producers can become part-owners in Danish Crown starting July 1.
EU agri-food trade surplus increased in February
Overall, both imports and exports are stable compared with last year.
Brazilian pork production decreases in first quarter
The reduced pork production in Brazil can be attributed to slightly weaker domestic demand in 2024.
U.S: Iowa prohibits the misbranding of foods as meat
The bill prohibits the misbranding of imitation meat and egg products sold in Iowa.
