EU political agreement on geographical indications
The political agreement on geographical indications strengthens the protection of quality food and improves producer rewards and the EU's food leadership.
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New geographical indication from Croatia - 'Meso turopoljske svinje'
‘Meso turopoljske svinje' is the fresh meat and other edible parts of the carcass of castrated males and of females of the autochthonous Turopolje pig breed.
China's pork imports are decreasing
While total year-to-date imports are higher than the same period in 2022, they have been trending downward since January.
China authorizes imports of Russian pork
The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has authorized the supply of pork from Russia.
World meat prices down for third month in a row
International pig meat prices fell, underpinned by weak import demand from leading importing countries and ample global export availabilities.
The Spanish pig price continues to fall relentlessly... What is happening?
The pig price in Spain has been falling for nine consecutive weeks. Guillem Burset gives us the keys to interpret this.
France reaffirms ban on the use of meat nominations for products of plant origin
The Minister reaffirms the prohibition of using names for foods of plant origin that are reminiscent of foods of animal origin.
What's in store for the Canadian swine industry in 2024?
The Canadian swine herd is forecast to contract in 2024 as sow barns are idled and processing capacity is removed in Eastern Canada.
How to reduce boar taint in pig carcasses
In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.
The EU pork sector is focusing on the domestic market
Improved profitability is expected to support a temporary rebound of slaughter during the second half of this year. With the absence of a full recovery of pork sales to China, the sector is attempting to diversify exports and resetting its focus on the domestic market.
Cooperl and Völur join forces to revolutionize pork production with artificial intelligence
Cooperl will implement Völur’s artificial intelligence (AI) solution to optimize carcass sorting and cutting to meet inventory levels and maximize revenue.
Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter
In the first half of 2023, pig slaughter in Portugal decreased by 6.1%.
Portugal: Significant increase in imports of live pigs
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 18.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Spanish production driven down by lower exports and animal welfare regulations
Reductions are driven by lower pork exports to non-EU markets, mainly to China, continued high input costs, and imposition of new EU regulations.
U.S. July pork exports continued above year-ago levels
Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
Japan temporary suspends of imports of live pigs, pork from Sweden
The suspension is to prevent pigs raised in Japan from being infected with African swine fever virus.