Marketing pork

Bethan Wilkins, AHDB senior analyst for red meat, explains recent trends in the FAO Meat Price Index.

Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) began a push on Sunday 6 September for a referendum to block the easing of restrictions on US pork imports.

Argentina’s government will delay the signing of a memorandum of understanding with China that would increase China’s investment in Argentina’s pig sector after environmental protests erupted in Buenos Aires.

ADM identified six emerging behavioral changes that will power innovation and growth in the months ahead.

China will auction a further 20,000 tonnes of frozen pork from its state reserves on 4 September, one week after its 28 August auction.

Taiwan is paving the way for an eventual free trade deal with the United States by announcing an easing of restriction on US beef and pork imports.

The new master brand strategy from the National Pork Board - Real Pork - showcases the benefits of US pork and the producers who bring it to market.

Red meat exports from the UK have had a solid start in 2020, with shipments totalling £733 million in the first six months and up nearly 3 percent on 2019.

The Maschhoffs launch their proprietary, production-focused swine genetics via Acuity - a new standalone business.

China will auction another 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from its state reserves on Friday 21 August.

China’s chicken producers are ramping up expansion plans despite a slump in consumer demand due to COVID-19, reducing reliance on food imports as officials raise concerns about the safety of foreign meat.

An industry-led study from the UK and Australia demonstrates that the current shelf life recommendations can be safely extended.

A bipartisan groups of 13 US Senators have asked the US Trade Representative to remove the 25 percent tariffs on food, wine and spirits from the EU.

China will sell 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from state reserves on Friday 14 August.

Canada's agriculture and food processors warn that arbitrary fees imposed by large grocery retailers could raise prices for Canadian consumers and impact overall food security.

For one Suffolk, UK pig farmer, the journey to farming a fully free range herd has been about grasping opportunities, meeting customer demand and getting the product just right.

Argentina is nearing an initial trade agreement with China that could allow potential Chinese investments in local pork production.

Amazon has announced that it will begin free deliveries of groceries in the London area on 28 July.

China plans to auction 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from state reserves on 30 July.

Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean farmers.