An introduction to ham carving
The process of ham carving with a knife requires time, dedication and skill. It is very important to be precise about the thinness and size of the slices in order to achieve the best texture and flavour for this highly-valued…
Learn about traditional European cured hams and charcuterie products
Europe’s longstanding tradition of curing hams and other meat products is the result of a combination of geographic, climatic, historic, and cultural factors. Each product tends to be linked to a particular region, combining tradition and heritage with modern processing…
Successful EU pork tasting in Shenzhen
On November 25th, the Sheraton Hotel in Shenzhen held an EU pork tasting event for professionals. Jack Gong, Executive Chef of the Shenzhen Sheraton and Huang Wei the Head Chef at Mezzo restaurant, used the target pork cuts of the…
EU pork cooking competition
Chefs are key in the decision-making process of using pork. Therefore, it is crucial for them to know the product well, use quality products, and be able to train their staff. To achieve this and create a value adding image,…
Sow herd numbers surpass 2018 levels
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, by the end of October, the country’s live pig population reached 387 million heads, an increase of over 20% year-on-year, recovering to 88% of the herd size at the…
Price fluctuations during peak season in China
Chinese average national wholesale pork prices (“three-way cross breed”) were trending down since August, when they peaked at 52.25 yuan per kilogram following a recovery on the supply and demand balance and efforts from the Chinese authorities releasing frozen reserves….
China targets frozen imports to fight coronavirus outbreaks
Since the outbreak that took place in June in a wholesale market in Beijing, Chinese authorities have turned their attention to frozen food imports, especially meat and seafood, in an attempt to eliminate the coronavirus threat from abroad after largely…
Enjoy European pork at four different restaurants in Shenzhen
For two weeks starting on Friday, November 13th, four international cuisine restaurants in Shenzhen will have a “From Farm to Fork” menu available for consumers to taste different cuts of tasty EU pork. The menus include a variety of dishes,…
Upcoming tradeshow: CIIE
Preparations are at full speed for CIIE, taking place in Shanghai from November 5th to the 10th. After the cancellation of FMA 2020, CIIE will be the only trade fair for From Farm to Fork campaign in 2020. Several Spanish…
