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Monday, April 10, 2023
UK pig association welcomes commitment to improve pork supply chain
The United Kingdom's National Pig Association (NPA) welcomed Defra's commitment to take action to repair what is widely seen as "a broken pork supply chain."
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Taiwan considers allowing special pork imports
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) is considering to allow special pork imports, after prices for the meat in the country increased to an average of NTD 99.03 (~US$3.24; NTD 10 = US$0.33) per kg, Taipei Times reported.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
German meat consumption drops to 34-year low, led by pork
Data from Germany's Federal Information Center for Agriculture showed that the country's meat consumption dropped to its lowest level in 34 years in 2022, led by declining interest in pork, Just Food reported.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Philippines to import more pork due to ASF
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors (Pampi) said the country is expected to import more pork, due to the continued spread of African swine fever (ASF) and the government's decision to retain low import tariffs on vital agricultura ...
Friday, March 31, 2023
After spike in pork prices, chicken prices also rising in the Philippines
An official from the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) said retail prices of chickens are rising in the country, following a spike in pork prices, The Philippine Star reported.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
USMEF requests tariff reductions for US pork in the Philippines
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has requested the Philippine Tariff Commission to make permanent, the temporary reductions in the Philippines' Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates for imported US pork, National Hog Farmer reported.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Major pork company WH Group processed 30% more chicken in 2022
Major Chinese pork company WH group processed 30% more chicken in 2022 as it diversifies to other meats to reduce costs and boost competitiveness, Today Online reported.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Laos stops pork imports from Vietnam over ASF concerns
Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the suspension of pork imports, including live pigs and processed products, from Vietnam and other countries hit by the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Potential for pork shortage in Philippines due to ongoing ASF infections
A pork shortage in the Philippines is possible due to the spread of African swine fever (ASF), according to projections by the country's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Kenyan study finds pork and poultry sold in supermarkets are contaminated
A study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kmeri), World Animal Protection, and Centre for Microbiology Research, has found that raw pork and poultry meat sold in supermarkets in Kenya is contaminated, The Standard reported.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
US pork exports to the Dominican Republic 28% higher in January
US pork exports to the Dominican Republic increased 28% year-on-year in January 2023 to more than 8,000 metric tonnes, with the export value 67% up to nearly US$24 million, the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reported.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Pork producers in China downplay potential impact of fresh ASF infections on output
China's hog production capacity and prices remain stable and resilient with no particular impact from African swine fever (ASF), thanks to ramped up efforts already in place to secure safe manufacturing and supply, major pork producers and ...
Friday, March 17, 2023
EU pork production slumps to lowest level in nearly 10 years
Pork production in Europe has dropped by 5.6% (1.3 million tonnes) year-on-year, to the lowest annual volume since 2014, totalling 22.1 million tonnes in 2022, due to several challenges over the past year, such as rising input costs, contin ...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
US beef exports down, pork exports up in January
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said US beef exports dropped 15% in volume and 32% in value in January year-on-year, but pork exports increased 13% in volume and 16% in value, Capital Press reported.
Monday, March 13, 2023
Singapore's pork products remain unaffected by ASF, says food authority
Following the Philippine ban on pig products from Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Mar 11 that it is working with various authorities to clarify that the country's pork products are not affected by cases of African swine f ...

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