South Korea: U.S. pork targets institutional foodservice channel
U.S. pork targets South Korea’s corporate cafeterias with premium promotions, reaching over 10,500 meals in eight weeks.
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Canada: swine production to remain stable in 2026 with slight projected growth
Canada maintains a stable swine herd while boosting pork production and exports in 2026, driven by productivity gains and strong global demand.
U.S.: farmers to plant less corn and more soybean may impact feed costs in 2026
U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.
U.S.: National Swine Health Strategy moves from planning to implementation
The National Swine Health Strategy moves into implementation, targeting PRRSV and PEDV control while strengthening biosecurity and disease preparedness.
Panama launches mobile app for real-time reporting of animal diseases
MIDA presents "Alerta Animal" in Chiriquí, with support from the regional health organization (OIRSA) and participation of livestock associations..
Spain creates committee to to manage the risks of transmissible diseases
Spain promotes a One Health approach to improve early detection and response to zoonoses through interministerial coordination.
Netherlands: 20% drop in piglet exports in Q1 2026
Dutch piglet exports fall by 20% in Q1 2026; Spain remains the main destination despite the impact of ASF.
United States: Swine inventory shows slight increase through March 2026
The higher number of weaned piglets per litter compensated for the decrease in the inventory of breeding females.
Mexico and Chile implement electronic certification for trade in pork and other livestock products
The e-Cert system, active since March 2026, digitizes the exchange of health documents between both countries and eliminates the risk of document fraud in shipments exceeding 25,000 tons annually.
Germany: meat consumption rises by 1.4 kg per capita
Pork accounts for around 52% of total consumption.
France–United Kingdom: strengthened agri-food cooperation
Paris and London accelerate an SPS agreement to facilitate trade while ensuring high standard in animal health and food safety
ASF in Germany: the disease reappears in Saxony
African swine fever has reappeared in Saxony. The federal state of Saxony had been considered ASF-free since February 5th, 2026.
Colombia: meat consumption reached a record of 81.6 kg in 2025 driven by the pork industry
With a relative growth of 7.2% in the last year (the highest among all animal proteins), pork was the main driver of per capita meat consumption in Colombia, which surpassed 80 kg per person for the first time in 2025.
Denmark: producers propose an exit plan that the sector rejects
Producers have proposed an exit plan, but the sector rejects it and calls for conditions to continue producing in Denmark.
EU: action plan to ensure fertilizer supply
Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has requested that the European Commission develop an action plan to ensure fertilizer supply, an essential input to guarantee the profitability of agricultural production, which is being affected by the war in the Middle East.
Brazil reaches record pig slaughter in 2025
Driven by exports and lower feed costs, the Brazilian pork industry led growth in the country, which also reached record figures in beef, poultry, eggs, and milk production in 2025.