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Romania set sights on self-sufficiency in pork
In 4 years, Romania is expected to boost its pig population to reach complete self-sufficiency in pork, according to Minister of Agriculture Florin Barbu.
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African swine fever outbreak confirmed at a farm with 65,000 pigs in Moldova
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed at a commercial pig farm near the village of Roscani in the Anenii Noi district of Moldova. Laboratory tests detected the virus in samples collected from pigs. According to the National Food Safety Agency, the farm houses approximately 65,000 pigs.
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Danish Crown shuts down its only factory in China
Leading Danish pork producer Danish Crown has announced the closure of its factory in Pinghu near Shanghai—the company’s only pig processing facility in China.
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Germany is “FMD-free” again after outbreak in water buffaloes
As of March 12, 2025, Germany has officially regained its "free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination" status for most of the country. The only exception is a small containment zone in Brandenburg, which remains under restrictions.
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Pork market prices hold steady with signs of gradual increase
Prices in the pork market remain within last week's range, but upward adjustments are becoming more common, according to analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, based on the results of weekly monitoring.
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EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods
The European Union has announced it will impose counter tariffs on $28 billion (€26 billion) worth of US goods starting in April. This move comes in response to the United States' increased tariffs on steel and aluminum, the European Commission stated on March 12.
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Tariffs complicate business for Smithfield Foods, but China remains key market for offal
The introduction of tariffs on agricultural products is making business more challenging for Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork producer, according to CEO Shane Smith, Reuters reports.
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Mexican market welcomes British pork offal
British pork exporters are set to capitalise on expanded trade opportunities in Mexico, where market access has recently widened to include pork offal.
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FAO meat price index down marginally in February
Pig meat prices softened, pressured by lower quotations in the European Union.
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Canada pledges funding in event of ASF outbreak
The federal government is committing up to $567.16 million to support Canada’s pork producers in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced last Friday. The funding aims to shield the industry from economic disaster if export markets shut down due to the highly contagious livestock disease.
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ASF vaccine strain ASFV-G-∆I177L reverts to virulence and negatively affects reproductive function
A new study has found that the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine containing the modified live virus strain ASFV-G-∆I177L is not genetically stable and may revert to virulence, causing harm to pregnant sows and their offspring.
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China to impose additional tariffs on some U.S. products including pork
This comes after the U.S. imposition of an additional 10% tariff on products imported from China.
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Trump delays tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports for one month
In a surprising policy reversal, President Donald Trump announced a one-month delay in the implementation of 25% tariffs on a significant portion of imports from Canada and Mexico. This decision contradicts his previous statements that tariffs would be imposed immediately, without exemptions or delays.
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Canada suspends imports from the largest US pork processing plant and allocates over C$6 billion to counter US tariffs
In response to newly imposed US tariffs, Canada has announced the suspension of imports from the largest US pork processing plant and allocated over C$6 billion to support affected industries and explore new export markets.
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Foot-and-mouth disease reappears in Hungary after 50 years
The country's veterinary authorities have identified foot-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm in Kisbajcs, Hungary. This is the second outbreak of the disease in a short period of time in the EU.
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Impact of US tariffs on pig and pork products
As of March 4, the US imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods. The move has triggered retaliatory measures that could significantly reshape global pork trade.
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US farmers face higher costs, fewer tariff-free markets
US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China threaten to hurt the $191 billion American agricultural export sector and raise costs for farmers struggling with low crop prices, farm groups warned on Tuesday.
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Denmark strengthens pig welfare standards: new regulations take effect
From March 1, Denmark enforces new measures to improve pig welfare, including mandatory cooling systems and pain relief for castration.