Global pork supply, demand and price forecast
The pork market first half of this year is on a roller coaster with ups and downs, twists and turns. This year began with futures approaching record levels and cash…
The latest on the US & Vietnamese Swine Fever Vaccine production
Vietnam has developed an African swine fever vaccine for pigs in partnership with the United States, and is aiming to become the first global commercial exporter, an official said. The…
Chinese pork farms boom bust cycle
With pork the most popular protein on Chinese tables, pig breeding can be very profitable with gross margins rising above 30% for some producers when there’s a shortage, driving farmers…
A string of lawsuits filed against US pork producers accused of artificially raising prices by restricting supply
As part of a string of lawsuits directed against major players in the pork industry, Compass Group USA, Inc. filed a complaint in the Western District of North Carolina against Agri Stats,…
Swine flu outbreak & culling in Italy
A thousand pigs will be slaughtered after two cases of swine fever were detected on a farm in Rome's Lazio region, officials said Friday, spurring fears of a blow to…