Pork is often unfairly labeled as an unhealthy food, but in reality, it is a highly nutritious option that can play an important role in a balanced diet. Nutritionists recommend consuming lean meats, such as pork, 3–4 times a week, in portions of 100–125 grams, choosing lean cuts and trimming visible fat before cooking.

In May 2025, Brazil exported 118,700 tons of pork, marking a 13.7% increase compared to the same period last year (104,400 tons), according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).

Austria and Hungary have joined France in voicing strong concerns over the proposed free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, concluded in Montevideo on December 6, 2024.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a four-day official visit, during which he will meet with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The visit is another sign of strengthening economic and political ties between the countries, Reuters reports.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 124.6 points in May 2025, up 1.6 points (1.3%) from the revised April figure and 7.9 points (6.8%) higher than the same month last year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

U.S. pork exports declined significantly in April 2025 compared to the same period last year, largely due to a sharp decrease in shipments to China, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

China has extended its anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union by six months — until December 16, 2025 — citing the “complexity of the case,” according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Commerce. The decision was announced just days before the probe was originally set to conclude, Reuters reports.

Despite positive signals from the futures market, U.S. pig farmers emphasize a crucial caveat: to take advantage of potential profits, they must keep their herds healthy. And herd health was front and center at the World Pork Expo 2025, held in early June in Des Moines, Iowa.

In 2025, the global pork industry is facing major challenges amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and the protectionist trade policies of the United States. According to the 2025 Swine Outlook report, U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed imposition of tariffs is destabilizing pork markets, prompting trade realignments and opening new export opportunities for competitors like Brazil.

During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed free trade agreement between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc, despite growing resistance from French farmers. The appeal underscores the political hurdles still facing the pact, which was finalized in December 2023 but still awaits ratification by key EU member states, including France.

The German Federal Government has extended the transition period for implementing the regulation on mandatory meat labelling according to the type of animal husbandry. Originally set to take effect on August 1, 2025, the new enforcement date is now March 1, 2026. This extension provides additional time for federal states and food business operators to prepare for the changes.

A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Nutrition shows that pork can play a valuable role in sustainable and affordable diets. Researchers from William & Mary analyzed the environmental and economic impact of replacing various protein sources with pork in the diets of a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults.

French and Spanish farmers warned on Wednesday that a flood of imports under planned European Union trade agreements with South American bloc Mercosur and Ukraine risked severely undermining European agriculture, reported Reuters. 

Ukraine’s grain harvest in 2025 may decline by 10%, falling to around 51 million metric tons compared to 56.7 million tons in 2024, according to the most pessimistic forecasts. This was announced by Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitaliy Koval, in an exclusive comment to Reuters.

How can diseases be detected before clinical signs appear? How can economic losses be minimized and herd biosecurity strengthened? These and other important questions will be addressed by Professor Dmytro Masiuk during the upcoming online event "Innovations in Swine Production" on June 11.

Between January and March 2025, Germany slightly increased its pork export volumes compared to the same period last year. According to the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI) based on data from Destatis, the country exported 548,000 tonnes of pork in the first quarter — a 2% rise year-on-year.