Evolution of pork production in Europe during 2016
In 2016, the EU produced a total of 23.23 million tonnes of pork: 314,000 tonnes more than 2015 (+ 1.37%).
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Reopening of markets to Brazilian meat imports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the net of Brazilian embassies are working to normalize the Brazilian meat imports.
Pork consumption in Honduras
Consumption and production grow, hand in hand, by 1.5%, with a upward trend in the last years that is being strengthened by the imports replacement programme.
Latest figures show that EU agri-food exports started 2017 at high level
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in January 2017 reached a level of €10.3 billion, which is almost €1 billion higher than in January 2016, according to the latest agri-food trade report published today.
Giant Thailand agri group to invest $2B in Philippines
Thailand’s largest agricultural corporation, the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), is investing an estimated $2 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to produce pork and chicken both for the local and export market.
Hong Kong: ban on all Brazilian meat imports
Hong Kong Government is very concerned about the quality of imported meat and poultry products from Brazil.
United States: additional steps in the inspection of imported Brazilian meat products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional steps to keep the food supply safe for American families in light of the recent investigations of Brazil’s meat industry.
Spain is the third provider of pork to China
Spain is, once more, the third provider of pork to China, after the USA and Germany, and ahead of Denmark.
Germany: main abattoirs in 2016
The 10 main German abattoirs increased their slaughtering capacity by 2.3% with respect to 2015.
Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for rapid detection of Toxoplasma gondii in pork
The LAMP assay established in this study provides a simple, specific, sensitive and rapid method of T. gondii genomic DNA detection, hence is expected to plays an important role in the monitoring of T. gondii contamination in various food products.
Temporary closure of several markets to Brazilian meat imports
After the “Carne Fraca” police operation, several markets will not import Brazilian meat until accurate information from the Brazilian authorities is received.
Brazil: police operation against the sales of fraudulent meat and meat products
Last Friday, the police operation “Carne Fraca” was launched. It involves, presumably, federal health inspectors and food industries entrepreneurs.
Mexico increases pork exports
Mexican pork exports grew by 9.5% in 2015 in comparison with 2015.
European Union: Tougher food inspections from farm to fork
The legislation will provide a comprehensive, integrated and more effective control system in the areas of food and feed safety rules, veterinary and plant health requirements, organic production and protected geographical indication rules.
Record on global pork exports in 2016
According to AHDB Pork, pork export volumes from the four major pig meat exporters (the EU, US, Canada and Brazil) excelled last year, exceeding 5.5 million tonnes.
Consulting Canadians on a possible Canada-China free trade agreement
"Trade agreements have great importance to Canada's pork producers who work hard to develop a global reputation as a reliable supplier of safe, wholesome, high-quality pork," says CPC chair Rick Bergmann.