Video review | Ho Chi Minh City “EU Pork, the Smart Choice”
On March 30, the launching event of the "EU Pork, the Smart Choice" campaign took place in Ho Chi Minh City. The campaign is financed with funds from the European Union and has the participation of Interpoc and Filporc, the...
Xiamen welcomes the first Tasting for Professionals of the year!
Join us on May 12, 2023, in the vibrant city of Xiamen, China, as we embark on a delectable exploration of the finest pork from Europe. This exclusive event is specifically designed for professionals in the culinary and food industry,...
The year began with an E-commerce promotion at Epermarket
The Smart Choice campaign in China has just successfully completed the first e-commerce promotion of EU pork, which started on the 29th of March and until the 17th of April. This time we collaborated with Epermarket a well-established, trusted, and…
EU Pork, the Smart Choice: starting with the right foot!
The start of the year is also the beginning of the renewed efforts of the European Pork industry from Spain and Portugal to share information and promote this key product in China, Vietnam and the Philippines where the market is…
The integral approach to ASF in the Philippines
Since the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the first outbreak in July 2019, more than 53 provinces, from a total of 81, have experienced ASF outbreaks. There is currently vast information about the development of the outbreak throughout the months…
A closer look at the ASF situation in Vietnam
Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) confirmed its first ASF outbreak on 19 February 2019, all provinces/municipalities experienced outbreaks. Since the beginning of this year, as of 10 March, a total of 68 ASF outbreaks were reported…
Tracking the current ASF outbreak in China
Although Mainland China has not reported any ASF outbreaks to the World organisation for Animal Health (WAHIS), there is a general understanding that different infections this year began to surge relatively late in the season, around the Lunar New Year…
Vietnam, a market with potential
Determinants of meat consumption are complex. Demographics, urbanisation, incomes, prices, tradition, religious beliefs, cultural norms, and environmental, ethical/animal welfare and health concerns are key factors that affect not only the level but also the type of meat consumption. Population growth…
Vertical pig farming in China
For decades, many rural Chinese households raised backyard pigs, considered valuable livestock as a source of not only meat but also manure. Pigs also hold cultural significance as a symbol of prosperity because, historically, pork was served only on special…
