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Thursday, August 21, 2025
PRRS outbreaks prompt USDA to lower US pork production outlook
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its 2025 pork production forecast, citing slower slaughter rates and lighter dressed weights in the second half of the year.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Malaysia pushes efforts to fight pork smuggling and improve domestic production
Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is intensifying efforts to combat pork smuggling and strengthen domestic production in the face of Streptococcus suis and African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Brazil expects record pork, chicken shipments to the Philippines
Meat exporters in Brazil expressed confidence in a record export of 570,000 metric tonnes (MT) of pork and chicken meat to the Philippines this year, driven by the rising local demand for animal protein.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Philippine bone-in pork price at average US$5.72 per kilo in August 1-5 period
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said fresh bone-in pork in the Philippines averaged ₱333.74 ($5.72) per kilo at retail in the August 1-5 period.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Russia eyes pork exports to the Philippines this year amid stiff competition, industry group says
Russian pork exports to the Philippines could start as early as this year, but exporters should brace for fierce competition and use every available tool to promote their products, National Meat Association head Sergei Yushin said.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Pork butchers in Yilan, Taiwan reduce work hours amid pig shortage
Pork butchers in Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan, will be required to take four days off each week starting this week due to a nationwide pig shortage, the Yilan County Livestock and Meat Trade Association announced on August 10.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
ASF outbreaks to slash Malaysia's pork self-sufficiency to under 70%
The Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says the country's pork self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) dropped by 15 percentage points to 69.6% in 2023 from 84.6% in 2022 due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Mexico to buy British pork in new £19 million deal
British pork will be served up on Mexican tables, after the government signed a new £19 million (US$25.23 million) deal with the country.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Philippines plans to import pork for "Kadiwa" stores
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to import 150,000 metric tonnes (MT) of pork, two-thirds of which will be sold at lower prices in "Kadiwa" stores in time for the holiday season.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Ozempic may reshape the future of pork
The surge of GLP-1 drugs, initially designed for diabetes but now hailed for weight loss, is transforming dietary patterns with significant implications for the pork industry.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam agreements boost US pork exports
The United States has recently secured trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, granting duty-free access to US products.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
US research: Japanese encephalitis virus threatens global pork industry
A recent study funded by the Swine Health Information Centre underscores the significant threat Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) poses to the global swine industry.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Pork supply tightens in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam following ASF spread
Inspectors are currently stationed in Ho Chi Minh City to monitor the entry of pork, particularly at the two major markets of Hoc Mon and Binh Dien, which are significant suppliers of wholesale pork, following the rapid resurgence of Africa ...
Monday, July 28, 2025
China to slash pork production as excess hog supply drives down prices
In response to a persistent oversupply of pigs that has contributed to a steep drop in pork prices, China's agricultural authorities have announced concrete plans to cut back on the country's breeding stock.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Philippines, US tariff talk: Higher import quotas reconsidered for US pork, poultry and corn
The Philippine government is hopeful that it can still negotiate for a lower US tariff rate ahead of the August 1 deadline as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. heads to the US next week.

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