Philippines to bridge pork supply gap with distribution of 140K tons of pork
Government seeks to provide consumers with adequate and affordable food, and to lower inflation.
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Russia and Vietnam discuss trade of agricultural products
In the first trimester of 2021, 22,000 tons of pork were shipped. This amounted to 43% of all imports of pork in the country.
EU: Commission’s Animal Welfare Platform proposes an animal welfare labelling
The Commission’s Animal Welfare Platform recommends the establishment of a voluntary labelling scheme at EU-level.
Argentina: Positive balance of pork exports in 2020
The pork trade balance was again positive in 2020, both in volume and value. The trade surplus was US$ 4.03 million, while in 2019 there was a trade deficit of US$ 47.3 million.
UK: Call for a new veterinary agreement to resolve meat export restrictions to the EU
Food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers and veterinary and environmental health professional organisations have joined together to propose an urgent new veterinary agreement and streamlined processes to resolve restrictions to exports to the EU, Britain’s largest trading partner.
Effects of dietary starch supplementation during the grower phase on carcass characteristics and meat quality
The addition of dietary starch in finishing pigs affects carcass and meat quality.
Brazil: Santa Catarina sees strong increase in pork export value in April
The largest pork-producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, maintains export growth.
ILRI: Safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets
Short video highlights ‘Five keys for retailing safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets.’
Germany reaches agreement for minimum wages in meat industry
The Food Industry Association (VdEW) and the Food, Beverage and Catering Union (NGG) reached an agreement during negotiations on minimum wages for meat industry workers.
Portugal: Strong increase in live pig exports to Spain
In the first quarter of 2021, exports of live pigs and pork from Portugal increased by 20.1% and 39.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020, with Spain as the virtually exclusive destination.
Netherlands: Live hog exports decline, domestic slaughter increases
The sharp decline in exports of live pigs to Germany is increasing slaughter in Dutch slaughterhouses.
A monument to the pig price. China is absent!
The pig price in Spain is the most expensive in Europe and Burset predicts that it is very close to the upper limit. China is decreasing imports, buying at cheaper prices, and therefore, is absent in the Spanish market.
U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
Litera Meat exhibits its brand at SIAL China 2021, one of the largest and most prestigious food congresses in the world
The company has its own sales team in China, allowing a greater projection and loyalty among potential customers.
German consumers willing to pay more for improved animal welfare
The Nutrition Report 2021 highlights that meat consumption is falling in Germany and animal welfare is gaining importance.
World trade of pork and pork products in 2020
Trade is concentrated in Asia, which accounts for 78% of these traded volumes, and particularly in China.
