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Last week the USDA released the inventory of Pork in Cold Storage at the end of October. A year ago 611 million pounds in cold storage, this year, 448 million pounds. A drop of 27%. A bullish sign for future pricing as t…

US lean hog futures fell for a third straight session on 4 December as pork production remains high and retail demand becomes cloudy.

Top pig producer Muyuan Foods is trying to raise more pigs on a single site than any other company in the world, but African swine fever still presents risks.

The European Union has recognised the contributions of the UK organics sector, ensuring that UK organic products will have continued access to EU markets after the Brexit transition period ends.

US hog markets remain resilient this week as demand and exports remain steady.

US lean hog futures stepped back on 3 December as pandemic restrictions and export data weighs on the market.

A bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce US support for the democratic island in the face of "unrelenting intimidation" from China, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday 4 December.…

At least 80 food importers in Taiwan have pledged to avoid US pork that contains ractopamine.

US lean hog futures settled lower on 2 December, but traders say they are maintaining previous momentum.

China’s Administration for Market Regulation now requires imported cold-chain food products to undergo a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 before any products can be sold in China.

Jamaican grocers warn that pork supplies are growing scarce in the run-up to Christmas.

US lean hog futures rose on 1 December, as export demand and holiday buying lend market support.

Two major unions representing Argentina’s agro-export industry have launched an indefinite strike, escalating a stand-off that has been simmering for months.

Taiwan’s Premier says that US companies will not be forced to label pork produced with ractopamine as import restrictions lift.

US lean hog futures gained on 30 November as demand for pork keeps pace with strong production.

The COVID-19 pandemic can still disrupt abattoirs at short notice, illustrating the continued influence the disease has on the red meat supply chain.

Pork prices in the Mexican pig market have started a seasonal recovery, despite all the problems caused by the coronavirus health crisis.

The Global Times reports that China has completed the farm product quarantine protocols agreed under the bilateral Phase One trade deal.

US lean hog futures fell on 27 November, but traders remain optimistic for 2021.

Though the new UK policy embraces many industry-led initiatives around sustainability, NFU President Minette Batters notes that the proposed payments system is short on details and could leave livestock farmers at a significant loss.…