Pig outlook: Hogs remain resilient despite glut in supplies 11 Dec 2020 Shifting pork export patterns and strong supplies exert influence on the US pig industry.
Brazil’s meat supply has increased despite pandemic – ABPA report 11 Dec 2020 Brazil’s meat producers have increased output for global markets in 2020 amid COVID-19 upsets, and is expected to boost production in 2021.
Hubei residents who imported pork that later tested positive for COVID-19 face fines 11 Dec 2020 Multiple households in China’s Hubei province are facing a fine after purchasing COVID-19-positive imported pork from an online platform.
Australia's NFF urges workers to speak out if they are mistreated on farms 11 Dec 2020 National Farmers' Federation President Fiona Simson encourages workers to report any on-farm mistreatment or abuse to the relevant authorities.
CME update: short covering and bargain buying lift lean hog futures 10 Dec 2020 Lean hog futures firmed on 9 December, bouncing back from multiple losing sessions.
Brazil’s meat lobby praises sector for remaining resilient through COVID-19 10 Dec 2020 Brazil’s ABPA, a meat lobby that represents major processors like JBS and BRF, has praised local firms for remaining reliable meat suppliers amid the pandemic.
CME update: lean hog futures rebound, breaking through technical chart resistance 9 Dec 2020 US lean hog futures closed higher on 8 December, breaking a four-session losing streak.
Debate over “essential work” lingers amid US COVID-19 vaccine push 9 Dec 2020 As US companies push to get workers vaccinated, states disagree on who is essential.
Biden expected to nominate ex-Governor Vilsack for USDA secretary 9 Dec 2020 US President-elect Joe Biden plans to have former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack reprise his role as USDA secretary.
China’s pork imports expected to fall after reaching record levels in 2020 8 Dec 2020 A senior livestock analyst with Rabobank predicts that China’s pork imports could fall by as much as 30 percent in 2021 as recovery efforts ramp up.
CME update: hog futures plummet as pandemic accelerates across the US 8 Dec 2020 US lean hog futures fell on 7 December as cash pork prices weakened and increased COVID-19 infections sparked concerns about demand for meat.
Covid-19 drives changes for 2021 Iowa Pork Congress 7 Dec 2020 The 2021 Iowa Pork Congress cancels tradeshow but will continue with annual meeting and education sessions
CME update: lean hog futures trim on demand uncertainty 4 Dec 2020 US lean hog futures stepped back on 3 December as pandemic restrictions and export data weighs on the market.
Smithfield Foods offers to store COVID-19 vaccines in ultra-cold freezers 4 Dec 2020 Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, has offered to help US health officials distribute COVID-19 vaccines and store them in ultra-cold freezers.
China requires imported cold-chain food to undergo nucleic acid test before sale 3 Dec 2020 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.
US NFU welcomes Justice for Black Farmers Act 3 Dec 2020 The National Farmers Union says that the newly introduced Justice for Black Farmers Act is an "important step" towards racial equity in the United States.
Argentina’s agriculture export industry workers go on strike 1 Dec 2020 Two major unions representing Argentina’s agro-export industry have launched an indefinite strike, escalating a stand-off that has been simmering for months.
Coronavirus continues to roil UK meat supply chain 1 Dec 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic can still disrupt abattoirs at short notice, illustrating the continued influence the disease has on the red meat supply chain.
Germany’s agriculture minister urges meatpackers to work overtime to clear production backlog 30 Nov 2020 Minister Julia Kloeckner has called on slaughterhouses and meatpackers to work at weekends and on public holidays to address a backlog of animals that has built up on farms during the COVID-19 crisis.
Beijing’s Xinfadi market suspends sales on fears of coronavirus transmission 26 Nov 2020 Beijing’s Xinfadi market, which was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak in June, has suspended sales and storage of cold-chain goods and aquatic products.
