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Monday, October 5, 2020
Taiwan minister not supportive of health surcharge on US pork containing ractopamine
A health surcharge on Taiwan's import of US pork containing traces of the feed additive ractopamine is not getting support from the Taiwanese Minister of Health and Welfare.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Belarusian pork exporters eye China market
Belarusian companies are vying for permits to export pork to China, whose appetite for the staple has led to a surge in imports during the first half of the year.
Friday, October 2, 2020
US court to decide if Californian law that can ban pork sales is constitutional
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States will decide whether a new law in California -- which will ban pork sales in the state if pigs are not raised under new restrictions -- violates the Commerce Clause.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Taiwan puts up $343-million fund to help pig farmers compete with US pork imports
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) has announced the establishment of a NT$10-billion (US$342.96-million) fund to help the pig farming industry in the face of US pork products' entry into the local market in 2021.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
China's pork imports doubled in August compared to 2019
China's General Administration of Customs data showed pork imports into the country doubled at 350,000 tonnes compared to 2019, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
US pork exports to China surge beyond pre-trade war numbers
Panjiva, S&P Global Market Intelligence's research unit said United States pork exports to China have increased past pre-trade war numbers, led by JBS and Smithfield Foods owner WH Group, Reuters reported.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Taiwan updates pork labeling regulations following lifting of import ban on US meat
Following Taiwan's recent lifting of a ban on meat imports from the United States, the country's health authorities have moved to update pork labeling regulations.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
National Pork Board: US pork producers becoming increasingly efficient
As US pig farmers continue to fight back from the negative impact of COVID-19 and the ups and downs of markets and bad weather, a new study released by the National Pork Board, Production Analysis Summary for US Pork Industry: 2017-2019, sh ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
COVID-19 relief package among top issues at conference hosted by US pork council
A COVID-19 relief package that includes much-needed assistance to US hog farmers in crisis and foreign animal disease prevention top the list of five critical issues at this week's National Pork Producers Council's (NPPC) Legislative Action ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
USMEF: July beef and pork exports rebound, but still below year-ago
July exports of US beef rebounded from recent lows but remained below 2019 levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Monday, September 14, 2020
Taiwan's Kuomintang starts referendum on import of US pork containing ractopamine
A referendum on Taiwan's recent approval of importing US pork containing ractopamine is the appropriate way for the public to express its opinion on the matter, said New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi on September 13.
Monday, September 14, 2020
German pigs, pork products suspended from entering Philippines following ASF outbreak
The Philippine will temporarily suspend the import of pigs, pork products and by-products from Germany following the latter's confirmation of its first African swine fever (ASF) case.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Chiayi city diverts from Taiwan's national policy on ractopamine in US pork imports
Chiayi City in Taiwan has decided to amend its local ordinances to require zero ractopamine in pork imports from the US, going against the new national policy to open the country to US pork containing ractopamine effective Jan. 1, 2021, Tai ...
Friday, September 11, 2020
US pork and beef exports decline in July, but 'on way to recovery'
US exports of both pork and beef declined in July compared with last year, even as production was "returning to near-normal levels", the US Meat and Export Federation (USMEF) said.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
China's inflation slows in August, pork prices lowest increase in a year
China's National Bureau of Statistics data showed China's inflation moderated last month, with pork prices at its lowest increase in a year, AFP reported.

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