Chinese delegation visits Spain and Portugal: Study trip to Europe
From September 16th to September 20th, 2024, a delegation of ten Chinese professionals, coming from all over China, embarked on the second edition of the Europe Study Trip as part of the "EU Pork, The Smart Choice" campaign. The itinerary...
Imports are still needed to stabilize the market in The Philippines
Despite the effort of the Philippines authorities to rebuild its hog industry after the ASF disease that started in 2019, the long domestic supply chain is increasing both farmgate and retail prices for pork cuts. Consequently, imports are stable and...
Vietnamese domestic industry is growing but demand is growing faster
Pork demand and consumption are increasing in Vietnam, and it’s expected to be sustained. According to the US Department of Agriculture, pork consumption in Vietnam will go up by 28.3% in 2030 compared to 2023. It is one of the...
Pig prices in China have continued to rise as the supply is reduced
The pork industry in China has started rebounding after making losses for a long time. This is seen in the recovering prices led by reduction of pig production capacity, and an increase of slaughter rate. According to the Ministry of...
EU Pork, the Smart Choice Campaign to be present at WOFEX Manila 2024
The highly anticipated WOFEX Manila Exhibition 2024, recognised as the Philippines' largest and most influential agriculture and food show, will once again host the EU Pork, the Smart Choice campaign. This initiative aims to emphasise the superior quality and benefits...
Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino delegations on their way to a Study trip to...
Ten professionals from China, Vietnam, and the Philippines have been invited by the “EU Pork, The Smart Choice” campaign, to an educational study trip to Europe, scheduled to take place in September and October. The delegations will consist of importers,...
Philippines extends lower tariffs, relying more on imports
The Philippines has extended lower tariffs on key food items, including pork, corn, and rice, until the end of 2024. This decision was made to maintain stable food prices amid challenges such as the El Niño weather phenomenon and African...
Chinese prices are expected to increase, and consumption is rising
According to USDA data, it's estimated that China's pork production in 2024 will decrease by 1%. This is caused by decreased prices that has created a tough situation for Chinese pig farmers. The current average price dropped to 14.5 RMB/Kg...
