China: Standards for plant-based meat alternative products newly issued
Standards have been laid out for this growing sector in China, including labeling requirements.
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Top 10 in 2020
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year and make sure you didn’t miss one of the most-read articles.
Mexican pork production increased in 2020
Mexican agricultural and fisheries production in 2020 increased by 1%. Pork also saw increases.
Belgium launches new quality label "BePork"
Belpork vzw has launched a new quality system that combines Certus and Codiplan Plus, uniting all players within the pig sector.
Japan accepts Hungary's ASF regionalization for pork
Hungary becomes the first country affected by African swine fever with which Japan has agreed on regionalization.
Litera Meat obtains license to export to South Korea
South Korea is now added to the list of more than 50 countries to where Litera Meat exports its products.
Russia extends food embargo: Effects on agri-food production
President Vladimir Putin has extended the Russian food embargo until December 31, 2021.
Smithfield Foods: New executive leadership team appointed by CEO
Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ's recent assumption of the president and chief executive officer role.
Promoting European agri-food products: special focus on sustainable agriculture
A total of €182.9 million has been allocated to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU in 2021.
Canada: Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario’s Licensed Meat Plants
Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.
FAO pig meat outlook: trade is rising despite production contraction
Total pig meat exports in the world are forecast to reach 11.1 million t in 2020, up 16% year-on-year.
Economic balance of the swine industry on an atypical year
It must be acknowledged that for Spanish swine industry not only has not been a bad year but it rather has been an excellent year.
U.S. October pork exports solidify 2020’s record pace
U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying 2020’s record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Brazil: Pig production and slaughter projections high in Mato Grosso do Sul
The Brazilian state is expected see a 275% increase in pork export revenue.
Council discusses EU harmonised nutrition labelling
Ministers agreed on the importance of an EU harmonised nutrition labelling at front-of-pack and in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.
EU pigmeat production is expected to fall in the medium term
Sustainability concerns are expected to drive EU meat markets over the coming decade, pushing lower consumption per capita, more efficient production systems with fewer animals, and reduced exports of live animals.
