2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook shares global feed production survey data
Data collected through 15th annual global feed survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025 by 2.9%, to 1.44 billion metric tons.
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Global pork industry: first update of USDA estimates for 2026
In its most recent report, "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade", USDA projects slight growth in global pork production in 2026, driven by developments in the United States, Brazil, China, and Canada, while African swine fever in Spain would continue to put downward pressure on production and exports in the European Union
Baltic meat leader Biovela Group to acquire pig producer Idavang
The proposed acquisition marks a major strategic shift toward a vertically integrated, farm-to-fork business model designed to bolster competitiveness in the wider European meat market.
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.
Sowing the seeds of leadership from an early age: key to securing the sector's future
We're not just talking about family succession. We're talking about talent, vocation, future. How to cultivate today the leadership the sector will need tomorrow.
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.
Germany: meat consumption rises by 1.4 kg per capita
Pork accounts for around 52% of total consumption.
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.
The Spanish pig price is rising as swift as an arrow, but…
The post-ASF scenario will most likely paint a picture with fewer pigs and the unfortunate absence or disappearance of a number of operators.
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.
Uruguay: results of the 2024 general swine census
Official numbers from the 2024 Agricultural Census have provided key data on the current structure of animal production in Uruguay. Data from the swine segment show an activity characterized by high concentration at large scale and intensive labor use.
Pork accounted for 54 % of Chile's meat export value in 2025
The pork industry led Chile's meat exports in 2025, generating more than USD 697 million in revenue.
FMD vaccine delays raise concerns for South Africa’s Pig sector
South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.
Corn and soybean: projections for the 2025/26 campaign USDA - Mar 2026
The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.
Panama closes 2025 with record in pig processing
The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.
The future of profitability in swine production: Part 2 – the magnitude of investment
Success depends on targeted investments that make production systems more precise, predictable, and resilient. Cost-cutting alone is rarely a sustainable path to profit.