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CHINA

Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs

Gao Xianghua is a happy mom this year because she knows ‌her teenage kids will eagerly finish the...


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BRAZIL

ABPA: Protein exporters project US$1.4 billion in business after Gulfood 2026

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and I...


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USA

US: Western Smokehouse Partners announces acquisition of Junior’s Smokehouse

Western Smokehouse Partners, the leading provider of better-for-you meat snacks and a trusted par...


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GERMANY

Germany imported significantly fewer pigs in 2025

Live imports of pigs to Germany declined significantly in 2025, according to German Pig Farmers' ...


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CHINA

China suspends Irish beef imports two weeks after market reopened

China has suspended imports of Irish beef due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle, jus...


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USA

US: Strong increase in meat imports from Argentine and Uruguay in January

According to official data in the United States, fresh beef imports totaled 134,653 tons in the f...


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USA

USMEF: November pork exports below year-ago levels

Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total report...


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USA

Tyson to pay $48 million to resolve price‑fixing claims by pork buyers

Tyson Foods has agreed to pay $48 million to settle a class action brought by U.S. food service c...


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CHINA

China strengthens support for its livestock industry and adjusts beef trade

The Chinese government announced it will accelerate support measures for the beef and dairy secto...


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USA

US cattle slaughter decline offers Aussie beef opportunity

US cattle slaughter fell by 6.4% in 2025 to 29.3 million head − the lowest volume since 2015. Thi...


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