Pork

US pork experts warn of ASF danger

25-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US pork industry specialists have given an update on the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the global meat market.

Price pig increase branded ‘insult’

25-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The UK’s National Pig Association (NPA) has deemed the latest increase in the pig price an “insult to the hard work of the industry”.

AHDB hits back at anti-meat claims

24-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has criticised doctors advising that the NHS should ban bacon and sausages in hospitals.

JBS outlines sustainability progress over past year

24-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

JBS USA has unveiled details of the progress made on its sustainability targets in the past 12 months.

Russia expects strong growth in pork exports

24-May-2019 By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia is set to export 100,000 tonnes (t) of pork in 2019, up 20% compared to the same period of the previous year, Russian government officials have forecast.

Tepid reaction to US producer support

24-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The US meat and farming industry has given a cool welcome to the Government’s support for producers affected by the ongoing trade battles.

Danish Crown growth follows tough six months

23-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

After what it describes as a “challenging six months”, processor Danish Crown has reported moderate year-on-year progress for the business.

Cranswick earmarks £100m for investment in coming year

21-May-2019 By Rod Addy

Cranswick aims to plough £100m into processing and eco-friendly projects in the coming year, upping the amount spent in its past financial year.

Pig nutrition centre opened in Netherlands

21-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Netherlands-based animal nutrition firm Royal De Heus has opened its centre for practical research into the pig sector.

USDA steps up swine fever tactics

16-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

In an effort to prevent the disease from hitting its borders, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan.

Genus enters Chinese pig collaboration

16-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

International animal genetics company Genus has entered into a strategic collaboration with Beijing Capital Agribusiness (BCA) to develop pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv).