EU: Pigmeat production in March 2020 up from last year
Figures suggest that the production of pigmeat in the EU was not immediately affected by the containment measures for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule under review
USDA reviewed the proposed Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule to determine whether FSIS’ worker safety analysis complied with applicable rulemaking requirements.
Germany: Industry discussion on the future of the meat industry
Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.
Bolivian market now open to US pork
US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.
France: meat consumption is changing dramatically
After strong growth in the 1960s and 1970s, per capita meat consumption stabilized in the 1980s and has been declining since the early 1990s.
Netherlands: Rise in pork exports to China
In the period January - April 2020, pork exports to China more than doubled.
Effect of dietary lipids and vitamin E on pork characteristics
Flaxseed oil, poultry fat and vitamin E supplementation can improve the nutritional value of pork.
Pork consumption up in Central America
Pork consumption has increased by more than 40% over the last 5 years.
Messe Frankfurt and VNU Asia Pacific launch new meat and food processing trade show
Meat Pro Asia, a new trade show dedicated to meat and food processing and catering to the ASEAN region, will take place in co-location with VIV Asia.
Ukrainian Meat Industry Association: New Pig Production-2025 Program
The Association's goal is to see 20 million heads of pig population by 2025, 1 million tons of pork for the domestic market, and 2 million tons for exports.
China suspends pork imports from COVID-19-hit German slaughterhouse
Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Germany: Tönnies slaughterhouse temporarily closes due to COVID-19
The Tönnies administration together with the Gütersloh district authorities decided on Wednesday to temporarily close the Rheda meat processing plant.
Hong Kong to receive first shipments of Colombian pork
Hong Kong joins the Ivory Coast in receiving its first shipment of pork from Colombia.
Modelling the global economic consequences of a major ASF outbreak in China
Simulations predict a decline in pig production, increase in pork prices, and a slight decrease in per capita calorie availability in China.
World total meat production is forecast to contract in 2020
World total meat production is forecast to fall by 1.7 percent in 2020. World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction.
US pork facilities are now operating at 95% following shutdowns due to COVID-19
United States meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of capacity compared to 2019.
