A free online training session, “Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Commercial Livestock Production,” will take place on 12 August. The event will continue the series of regional training sessions held across different regions of Ukraine between April and August under the EpiC project. Those who were unable to attend one of the in-person sessions can now gain the key knowledge online.

Danish Crown is moving to a new organisational model designed to integrate the group’s key functions, simplify its management structure and strengthen its competitiveness in the global food market. Over the next two to three years, the company plans to eliminate around 800 management and office-based positions and achieve savings of up to DKK 500 million.

On 30–31 July, Chernivtsi hosted training sessions for representatives of territorial communities focused on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production, risk communication and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training was organised under the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

Despite an overall contraction in the UK takeaway and delivery market, spending on pork dishes ordered through Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat and other apps increased by 54.7% over the past year. Pork burgers, sandwiches and pizzas were the main drivers of growth.

Between January and June 2026, Spain imported 1.83 million live pigs across all categories, 35.6% fewer than in the same period last year. Shipments declined from all major exporting countries, although the Netherlands, Portugal and Belgium maintained their dominant positions in the Spanish market.

African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in Finland for the first time. The viral genome was identified by PCR in several dead wild boar found in the municipality of Virolahti in the south-east of the country, close to the Russian border. Without waiting for final confirmation from the EU Reference Laboratory, the authorities established a restricted zone and strengthened disease-control measures.

On 28–29 July, Ivano-Frankivsk hosted training sessions for representatives of territorial communities focused on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production, risk communication and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training was organised under the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

The European Commission has presented a new Livestock Strategy and Protein Crops Action Plan, placing food security, competitiveness and strategic autonomy at the centre of agricultural policy. By 2035, the EU aims to increase the share of domestically produced protein from oilseed and pulse crops used in animal feed from 25.8% to 35%.

Pig farming in the German federal state of Brandenburg continues to decline sharply. As of early May 2026, the region had 529,000 pigs — 9.5% fewer than in November 2025 and the lowest number recorded in the past 36 years.

This is according to preliminary survey results published by the Berlin-Brandenburg Office for Statistics.

Pork production in the European Union is forecast to increase by just 0.3% in 2026, while consumption is expected to grow by 0.4%. Exports are likely to remain relatively resilient, supported by lower prices, although total volumes may decline slightly by the end of the year.

The first shipment of pork from the Czech Republic arrived at the Port of Hai Phong on 21 July 2026. The delivery was the result of years of veterinary and regulatory approvals and has opened access for Czech producers to one of Southeast Asia’s most promising markets.

The process of separating the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food from the Ministry of Economy is expected to take approximately 60 days. Until the reorganisation is completed, the agricultural ministry will continue operating within the structure of the Ministry of Economy. Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotskyi said this in an interview with Forbes Ukraine.

Global pork prices are expected to remain low in the short term due to oversupply and weak demand. However, production growth is projected to slow in the second half of 2026, creating conditions for a gradual restoration of market balance, according to Rabobank’s quarterly report.

On 27 July, Ivano-Frankivsk hosted the final regional training for representatives of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, focusing on the responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock production and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training was organised under the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

On July 30–31, Chernivtsi will host training sessions for representatives of territorial communities focused on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production, risk communication, and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training is being organised under the “Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control” (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

The authorities in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia have spent around €35 million on containing African swine fever among wild boar. Since the outbreak began, 814 infected animals have been confirmed in the region. However, the number of new cases declined significantly in July, and the virus has not yet been detected on any pig farms.

Reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labelling for beef and pork could increase the annual costs of the U.S. meat supply chain by more than $1 billion. Analysts estimate that consumers would ultimately bear most of the financial burden through higher meat prices.

All 183 member countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have endorsed the updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance for 2026–2036. The document provides for coordinated action across human, animal, plant and environmental health in line with the One Health approach.

African swine fever has been confirmed in Hungary’s domestic pig population for the first time in eight years. The outbreak has raised concerns about possible trade restrictions, but experts believe it will not have a significant impact on the country’s overall pork exports, as the vast majority of Hungarian pork is shipped to other European Union markets.

On July 23–24, Kropyvnytskyi hosted training sessions for representatives of territorial communities focused on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production, risk communication, and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training was organised under the “Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control” (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.