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Saturday, April 18, 2020
Philippines sees pork shortage by yearend due to ASF
Due to the African swine fever, the Philippines is forecasting an insufficiency in its pork supply by the end of the year.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
US pork sector faces US$5-billion loss due to COVID-19
US hog values are plummeting due to the impact of COVID-19 and creating a financial disaster for pork producers nationwide with a collective loss of US$5 billion for the remainder of the year.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
10,000 tonnes of pork from China's state reserves to be auctioned
The China Merchandise Reserve Management Center said a further 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from China's state reserves will be auctioned on April 16, 2020, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
China's pork imports up three times higher on March 2020
According to customs data, China's pork imports close to tripled in March to record highs compared to year prior, attributed to supply deficits caused by the African swine fever (ASF), reported Reuters.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Olymel to reopen pork processing plant
After closing for more than two weeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Olymel will resume operations at its hog slaughter and cutting plant at Yamachiche, Quebec, Canada, on April 14.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Philippine 2020 pork output seen at 6-year low due to ASF
The African swine fever (ASF) epidemic may cut Philippine pork output this year to a six-year low of 1.45 million tonnes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in its latest market project report, BusinessMirror reported.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Tyson suspends Iowa pork plant operations
Tyson Foods Inc. has suspended operations at its Columbus Junction, Iowa, pork plant this week due to more than two dozen cases of COVID-19 involving team members at the facility.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
20,000 tonnes of pork from China's state reserves to be auctioned April 10
The China Merchandise Reserve Management Centre said it will release a further 20,000 tonnes of frozen pork from state reserves for auction on April 10, 2020, reported Reuters.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Samoa bans all imported pork and pork products from ASF countries
The government imposed measure aims to stop African swine fever (ASF) from entering the country after Papua New Guinea confirmed an ASF outbreak, reported Fiji Times.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Australian pork sector on alert as Papua New Guinea confirms ASF
Pork producers in Australia are on high alert after confirmation that the deadly virus African swine fever (ASF) is now present in neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
NPPC cancels 2020 World Pork Expo
World Pork Expo (WPX) 2021 has been set for June 9-11, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
20,000 tonnes of frozen pork to be auctioned from China's state reserves
The China Merchandise Reserve Management Centre said an additional 20,000 tonnes of frozen pork will be auctioned on March 27, 2020, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
US meat group expands access for US pork, beef in China
Among the provisions negotiated in the US-China "Phase One" trade deal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has included expanded access for US beef and pork in its Export Library for China.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
China's pork imports rise 158% between January to February 2020
China's customs data showed pork imports hit 560,000 tonnes, a 158% increase as the country purchased additional pork in anticipation for the Lunar New Year celebrations, reported Reuters.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Philippines seen to buy more imported pork, chicken due to ASF
As the African swine fever (ASF) continues to affect some areas in the Philippines and pull down its local supply, the country is expected to buy more pork and chicken from the global market.

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