Tuesday, January 18, 2022
African swine fever detected in Hong Kong
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said Hong Kong has confirmed an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak among wild boar in the northern part of the territory, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Plant-based meat startup in China raises US$100 million
Plant-based meat startup Starfield Food Science & Technology has raised US$100 million in their fifth funding round led by Primavera Capital Group, a private equity firm.
Monday, January 17, 2022
2021 China soybean imports drop 3.8% due to slow demand and low margins
Data from China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) showed 2021 soybean imports dropped 3.8% compared to 2020, the first annual drop since 2018, Reuters reported.
Monday, January 17, 2022
China lowers 2021/2022 corn consumption estimates on low demand
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has decreased its 2021/2022 corn consumption estimates because of reduced demand from the feed industry and industrial users, Reuters reported.
Monday, January 17, 2022
China meat imports in 2021 decline 5.4%
Data from China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) showed meat imports declined 5.4% in 2021 compared to 2020, as increased domestic supply reduced demand for overseas supplies, Reuters reported.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Rising meat consumption blamed for causing pollution-linked premature deaths in China
As many as 75,000 people in China are dying prematurely each year from air pollution caused by the country's increasing meat consumption, a new study has found.
Monday, January 3, 2022
China's goal towards self-sufficiency in pork production expected to drive grain imports
China's reaffirmation of a long-term goal to be almost entirely self-sufficient in pork production means it will keep scooping up global grain supplies to feed the world's largest pig herd.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Chinese aqua feed sector faces high cost of extruded feeds, feed quality issues
China's aquaculture feed production has doubled from 2011 to 2020, reaching more than 21 million tonnes, while the yearly record for aquaculture feed consumption is close to 30 million tonnes.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Ningxia Dabeinong completes 680,000 tonnes ruminants feed project
Dabeinong completed the transformation of its ruminants feed mill in Ningxia. The new plant is equipped to produce 600,000 tonnes of feed concentrates ingredients and 80,000 tonnes of premixes.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
2021 edition of Leman China Swine Conference saw 11,036 participants
The 10thLeman China Swine Conference and 2021 World Swine Industry Expo were held successfully in October 2021 in Chongqing, China.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Taiwanese referendum rejects banning of imported US pork treated with ractopamine
Taiwan recently held a referendum this month on several issues, including the possible ban on imports of US pork from pigs treated with ractopamine.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
NHU, Sinopec Zhenhai in joint venture to build methionine plant
On the evening of December 26, NHU announced that it would sign a "Letter of Intent for Joint Venture and Cooperation" with Sinopec Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Branch to invest a total investment of about 3 billion yuan to const ...
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
A primer on key aquaculture companies in China
Guangdong-based Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products is China's largest shrimp processor and the first company in the country to receive the four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for shrimp and tilapia.
Monday, December 20, 2021
ADB, Tianzow sign loan to improve pig breeding stock production in China
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Chongqing Tianzow Animal Husbandry Technology Limited have signed loan agreements of up to $30 million in equivalent yuan to scale up high-quality pig breeding stock volumes and provide income for smallh ...
Monday, December 20, 2021
China's recognition of ASF zoning allows continued exports of French pork products from unaffected areas
China has recognised African swine fever-related zoning for France.

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