According to customs statistics, 18 countries have exported pork products to China in 2024 If China imposes restrictions on pork imports from the European Union (EU) due to escalating trade tensions, pork suppliers from South America and the United States may have the opportunity to expand their market share in[Read More…]
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China initiates anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
The investigation is anticipated to conclude before June 17, 2025, with the possibility of a six-month extension under special circumstances China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into specific pork and pig by-products imported from the European Union (EU), according to the Ministry of Commerce. The investigation is in response to[Read More…]
Hong Kong finds sulphur dioxide in fresh beef and pork samples
The test results showed that the fresh beef sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 812 parts per million (ppm) and the two fresh pork samples contained sulphur dioxide at levels of 10 ppm and 11 ppm respectively Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and[Read More…]
Cargill purchases two meat plants in USA
Move enables both companies to better focus on meeting customer protein needs and driving growth Cargill announced that the company has invested in two processing facilities to expand its production and distribution of supermarket case-ready beef and pork to retailers in the Northeast. Cargill has purchased case-ready meat plants in North[Read More…]
Australian fisheries and aquaculture thrive in 2022
In 2021-22, Australians consumed around 350,000 tonnes of seafood in 2021-22, equivalent to 13.8 kilograms per person Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics. David Galeano, Acting ABARES Executive Director said the gross[Read More…]
Smithfield Foods to end grower contracts in Utah
Utah measures latest action to address sustained hog market downturn Smithfield Foods will end contracts with 26 hog farms in Utah to optimize its supply chain for more efficient operations in the face of an industry oversupply of pork, weaker consumer demand and high feed prices. The contract terminations will result in[Read More…]
ALDI Australia launches range of Christmas hams and frozen
Every year ALDI works with a range of dedicated Australian pork producers to create a range of high-quality, great-tasting options all at affordable prices If generous helpings of turkey and ham sounds like the ideal Christmas feast, ALDI Australia has it covered with plenty of delicious options that will leave[Read More…]
Singapore Food Agency seizes 600kg of illegally imported food
Seized food includes pork, chicken, beef, duck and fish products from Thailand The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has seized over 600kg of illegally imported food from Thailand, following raids conducted at various food retail establishments across Singapore. According to SFA, during raids conducted at eight food retail establishments across Singapore,[Read More…]
