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China's pork production up 18% year-on-year in third quarter

Based on Reuters calculations citing official data, China's pork production in the third quarter of this year increased 18% year-on-year to 8.4 million tonnes, showing signs that swine output is steadily recovering for the world's biggest swine producer, Reuters reported.

USMEF: US red meat muscle cut exports strong in August; variety meats trend lower

August exports of US beef and pork muscle cuts were above last year's strong volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

China wants to become 95% self-sufficient in pork

China wants to reduce its dependency on pork imports and has set an ambitious goal to become almost self-sufficient in the staple.
China's pork production up 18% year-on-year in third quarter
USMEF: US red meat muscle cut exports strong in August; variety meats trend lower
China wants to become 95% self-sufficient in pork
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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