Danish Crown’s shareholders are significantly increasing the production of slaughter pigs: over the past month, projected output for the coming year has risen by half a million pigs — and that number could grow even further.

In May 2025, U.S. pork exports declined, primarily due to a significant decrease in shipments to China, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The FAO Meat Price Index hit a new record high in June 2025, averaging 126.0 points, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This marks a 2.6-point increase (2.1%) from May and a 7.9-point rise (6.7%) compared to the same month last year.

Starting July 1, 2025, Switzerland will implement new labelling rules for meat, eggs, and milk derived from animals that underwent certain painful procedures without anesthesia. The Federal Council adopted the corresponding amendments to the Foodstuffs and Utility Articles Ordinance (LGV) and the Food Information Ordinance (LIV) on May 28, 2025. A two-year transition period will be provided to allow businesses to comply.

Ukraine has raised the issue of recognizing the principle of regionalization in the context of African Swine Fever (ASF) during the 9th meeting of the Sub-Commission on Agricultural Cooperation between Ukraine and the People’s Republic of China. The session was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Oksana Osmachko, and Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Zhang Zhili.

A new case of African swine fever (ASF) has been recorded among wild boars in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) – this time in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein, approximately 5 km east of the original outbreak in the district of Olpe. This was reported by the Friedrich Loeffler Federal Research Institute (FLI), which confirmed the presence of the virus in laboratory tests.

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U.S. farmer sentiment declined in June after two consecutive months of improvement, according to the Ag Economy Barometer, a monthly survey conducted by Purdue University and CME Group. The overall index dropped by 12 points, falling from 158 in May to 146 in June.

The majority of Denmark’s pig and cattle farms comply with national animal welfare regulations, according to the latest Animal Welfare Report released by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Twelve EU Member States, including Spain, have formally requested the European Commission to develop legislation that would protect traditional names of animal-based food products—such as meat, eggs, honey, and fish—from being used by plant-based alternatives that could mislead consumers.

The Federal Statistical Office Destatis has published preliminary results of the May livestock inventory. As of 3 May 2025 there were 15,250 pig farms in the country, which is 2.6% (400 farms) less than during the previous check on 3 November 2024, and 3.3% (520) less than in May last year.

For the first time in history, Ukraine’s pig farming industry has joined the international benchmarking network Agribenchmark — a leading global platform that unites pig producers from around the world to evaluate production efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. This significant step toward international integration was initiated by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

The Vietnamese vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), which is being proposed for registration in Ukraine, is causing concern among industry representatives due to the lack of sufficient scientifically sound information and international recognition.

Spanish slaughterhouses are once again facing a challenging summer. As temperatures rise, so does the pressure on the pork sector, with declining supply, firm pig prices, falling pork prices, and rapidly deteriorating margins for processors.

African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to spread in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Over the past few days, six new positive cases were confirmed in the wild boar population, bringing the total number of infected wild boar in the region to 11.

Poland has recorded its second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm this year, once again confirming the threat hanging over the pig farming industry. The new outbreak was detected on a farm in the Lublin Province, in the Bialski County. This is the first case of ASF in this region in 2025.

Taiwan is aiming to expand its pork export markets by targeting Japan for fresh pork and the United States for processed pork products, following its recognition as the only country in Asia free from African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever (CSF), and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), according to an agricultural official.

Meat processing giant Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at reshaping the future of British pig farming: 20-year contracts for UK pig producers. This unprecedented move is designed to foster a sustainable, profitable future for the sector — benefiting farmers, processors, and consumers alike.

According to data published today by Eurostat, the European Union recorded a further decline in its livestock populations in 2024. All major categories—pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats—saw reductions compared to the previous year, continuing a downward trend observed over the past decade.