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Spain's main competitors in the market for fresh and chilled meat are the US, Denmark, Canada, Mexico and Chile.

Interest is growing in the potential benefits of using insects in food and animal feed, but what would be the risks from production, processing and consumption of this alternative source of protein?

EU slaughterings continued to go up in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 2014 although at a slower pace, reaching +3.9% for the whole first half of the year, according to "Short-Term Outlook for European Union arable crops, dairy and meat markets in 2015 and 2016".

Post forecasts 2016 pork production at 56.2 million tons. Better genetics, combined with expected lower feed prices and higher pork prices, will promote slaughter at heavier weights to maximize profitability.

The TPP may make it harder for EU exporters to compete on this important market and could see its market share fall again.

With unit prices around 10% lower than in January-June 2014, at just under €1.90 per kg, the value of the trade was 7% lower.

Among the most exported products we have olive oil, wine, fresh pork, peaches, watermelons and melons.

Specifically, in comparison with the 1999 data, the study estimates that the drop in pork consumption per capita has been by 31%, and in the case of beef by 19%.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will provide significant new market opportunities for U.S. exporters, promoting economic growth in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Given that animal welfare is a priority for the Ministry, they have now launched a new web portal (www.tierwohl-staerken.de).

On September 20, 2015, The Ukrainian Parliament has conducted a major reform of the food safety system by implementing Law 1602.