The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 124.6 points in May 2025, up 1.6 points (1.3%) from the revised April figure and 7.9 points (6.8%) higher than the same month last year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

U.S. pork exports declined significantly in April 2025 compared to the same period last year, largely due to a sharp decrease in shipments to China, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

China has extended its anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union by six months — until December 16, 2025 — citing the “complexity of the case,” according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Commerce. The decision was announced just days before the probe was originally set to conclude, Reuters reports.

Despite positive signals from the futures market, U.S. pig farmers emphasize a crucial caveat: to take advantage of potential profits, they must keep their herds healthy. And herd health was front and center at the World Pork Expo 2025, held in early June in Des Moines, Iowa.

In 2025, the global pork industry is facing major challenges amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and the protectionist trade policies of the United States. According to the 2025 Swine Outlook report, U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed imposition of tariffs is destabilizing pork markets, prompting trade realignments and opening new export opportunities for competitors like Brazil.

During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed free trade agreement between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc, despite growing resistance from French farmers. The appeal underscores the political hurdles still facing the pact, which was finalized in December 2023 but still awaits ratification by key EU member states, including France.

The German Federal Government has extended the transition period for implementing the regulation on mandatory meat labelling according to the type of animal husbandry. Originally set to take effect on August 1, 2025, the new enforcement date is now March 1, 2026. This extension provides additional time for federal states and food business operators to prepare for the changes.

A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Nutrition shows that pork can play a valuable role in sustainable and affordable diets. Researchers from William & Mary analyzed the environmental and economic impact of replacing various protein sources with pork in the diets of a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults.

French and Spanish farmers warned on Wednesday that a flood of imports under planned European Union trade agreements with South American bloc Mercosur and Ukraine risked severely undermining European agriculture, reported Reuters. 

Ukraine’s grain harvest in 2025 may decline by 10%, falling to around 51 million metric tons compared to 56.7 million tons in 2024, according to the most pessimistic forecasts. This was announced by Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitaliy Koval, in an exclusive comment to Reuters.

How can diseases be detected before clinical signs appear? How can economic losses be minimized and herd biosecurity strengthened? These and other important questions will be addressed by Professor Dmytro Masiuk during the upcoming online event "Innovations in Swine Production" on June 11.

Between January and March 2025, Germany slightly increased its pork export volumes compared to the same period last year. According to the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI) based on data from Destatis, the country exported 548,000 tonnes of pork in the first quarter — a 2% rise year-on-year.

White pork meat and its products are key elements of a balanced diet thanks to their high nutritional value, mild flavor, easy digestibility, and versatility in preparation, making them suitable for all ages and dietary preferences.

Over the past two decades, the European Union has seen a dramatic decline in its sow population — from 15.02 million in 2004 to 10.15 million in 2024. This represents a 32.4% reduction, or over 4.8 million fewer breeding sows across the EU-27.

Donald Trump’s hardline trade agenda has regained momentum after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a lower court ruling that aimed to limit the former president’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on imports from most countries.

The Spanish Interprofessional Organization of White Pork (INTERPORC) has promoted an innovative scientific study that positions traditional cured sausages, such as chorizo and fuet, as a valuable natural source of probiotics that can support intestinal health.

Infectious animal diseases are expanding into new regions and affecting more species, posing serious threats to global food security, human health, and biodiversity. These are the findings of the first-ever State of the World’s Animal Health report, released by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

In the first quarter of 2025, the UK exported 77,800 tonnes of pig meat, marking a 4% year-on-year (YoY) increase. All product categories saw volume growth except bacon, with China emerging as the key driver behind the overall rise.

Bavarian pig farmers will continue to receive financial support in 2025 for implementing animal welfare improvements through the regional BayProTier program. Applications for the new funding period will open on June 1 and remain available until June 30, 2025, via the iBALIS online portal.