Forecasts for US pork production and exports in 2019
The FAS foresees an increase in the US production of pork for next year.
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USA: Pork export value under pressure
Pork export value averaged $44.29 per head slaughtered in August, down 8 percent from a year ago, while the January-August per-head average dropped 1 percent.
USDA suspends pork imports from Poland
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has suspended entry of imports of fresh and frozen pork and pork products from Poland while it completes a review of that country’s export protocols.
The northern lights, beloved by the Chinese, will add momentum to sales of highly valued Finnish pork meat at supermarkets in Shanghai
Omega-3 Pork® from Finnish family-owned farms will soon be sold to highly demanding Chinese consumers in packages portraying the Nordic Arctic and the magical northern lights. The new premium packages continue to build Finland’s rising image in Chinese markets.
Mexico: Pig production forecasts for the next decade
In the next 10 years, Mexico could produce almost 3 million tonnes of pork: twice the current production.
Uncertain world pork trade
Global pork trade could face significant shift in trade flows in the second half of 2018, due to trade tensions and the possible impact of African swine fever.
Argentina negotiates pork exports to China
The president of the SENASA and Chinese Customs public servants made progress regarding the negotiations for the opening of markets for pork.
ASF in Belgium: effect on trade
Some of the EU’s trade partners do not recognise the regionalisation principle and 13 countries have suspended pork imports from Belgium.
India opens its market to Brazilian pork
So far, the main pork supplier to India has been Belgium.
Fairer food supply chain: Agriculture MEPs clamp down on unfair trading
New draft rules to better protect farmers against buyers’ unfair trading practices were approved by the Agriculture Committee.
A new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
On September 30, 2018, the United States, Mexico and Canada announced the completion of negotiations toward a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Effects of feeding different protein levels on meat quality in growing-finishing pigs
Low-protein diets may improve meat quality traits in growing-finishing pigs.
Revised Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement signed
On Sept. 24, the revised Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) was signed by President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Under KORUS, most U.S. pork products now enter Korea duty-free.
ASF: 9 countries cancel Belgian pork imports
Nine countries have cancelled their Belgian pork imports aftter the detection of five African swine fever positive cases in wild boars.
Argentina could export pork to China
It is expected that in November a protocol will be signed that will allow the export of Argentinian pork to China.
Ecuador: increase in pork consumption
In Ecuador, the consumption per capita is 10.90 kg, but it reaches 17 and 20 kg in other Latin American countries.