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Monday, March 25, 2024
China permits first pork processing facility in Panama to export pork to country
The Customs Administration of China has confirmed the certification of the first pork processing plant in Panama which is now permitted to export pork products to China as it complies with sanitary measures and quality standards.
Friday, March 22, 2024
US National Pork Producers Council backs Biden's USDA budget proposal
The US National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has expressed its support for President Biden's fiscal 2025 budget, which proposed US$29.2 billion in discretionary authority for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), marking a US$2 billion ...
Thursday, March 21, 2024
US pork exports at 251,424 metric tonnes in January
US pork continued to make gains in a wide range of Western Hemisphere and Asia-Pacific destinations, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Pork prices slightly drop in Dumaguete city, Philippines despite supply shortage
According to an official, the prices of pork in local markets in Dumaguete City on Negros Island, southern Philippines, have seen a slight decrease despite a shortage of live swine in Negros Oriental, Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Farmers' group seeks pork price ceiling in Philippines as retail costs rise
Farmers' group Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food is pushing for the imposition of a price ceiling for pork amid the continued spike in its retail cost, reaching as high as ₱420 (US$7.55) per kilo in some places.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Tyson Foods to permanently close Iowa, US pork plant, affecting 1,200 jobs
Tyson Foods announced it will permanently shut down a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, US, resulting in the displacement of approximately 1,200 workers, Reuters reported.
Friday, March 15, 2024
US pork producers support resolution for stronger swine traceability system
US pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the United States' live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum on March 7.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Malaysian authorities seize 25 tonnes of pork belly over import permit violations
In Johor, Malaysia, the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) seized 25 tonnes of pork belly valued at MYR 400,000 (US$85,300), due to violations of import permits, The Star reported.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Cargill and VPF Group partner to elevate quality and safety of Thai pork
In a strategic move to enhance the quality and safety of pork consumption in Thailand, leading agribusiness companies Cargill and VPF Group, a major Thai pork producer, have joined forces in a landmark partnership for swine feed production, ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Antique, Philippines has adequate swine population to meet local pork demand
Antique province, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, has announced that it has a sufficient swine population to fulfil the demand for pork within the province, according to the Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet), Philippi ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Puerto Princesa authorities in Palawan, Philippines, downplay need for price controls on pork
City authorities of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the Philippines, said there is no reason to impose price controls on pork despite a reported surge in retail prices as there is no crisis in the commodity's supply.
Friday, March 8, 2024
No justification for higher pork prices in Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines, according to farmers' group
The increase of retail pork prices in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Philippines, should not happen given that the prevailing live weight is only ₱180 (US$3.21) per kilo.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Philippines' pork prices risk further rise due to control of imports, according to meat association
Micro, small and medium enterprises in the Philippines would find it harder to get "cheaper" pork due to the control of imports under a lower tariff rate, the country' meat importers warned late last month.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Three Russian enterprises allowed to export pork to China from February 28 onward
Three Russian enterprises producing pork have been permitted to export pork products to China starting February 28, according to Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor).
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
US National Pork Producers Council engages lawmakers on mRNA vaccine labelling
The US National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) recently held discussions with members of the Tennessee, US legislature regarding the use of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine technology in animal agriculture, National Hog Farmer repor ...

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