The largest declines were seen in fattening pig numbers (> 50kg) falling by 8.5% from last year.
First quarter volume is down 13% year-over-year to 177,420 tonnes, while value has dropped 29%.
The Thai group is in the middle of worldwide expansion after the acquisition of Canadian pork pro...
Pork imports in March are up by 7%, with Ireland, Denmark, and Germany as main suppliers in the B...
For now, only fresh-food producers and ingredients players are to benefit from this trend.
Exports may increase 7 to 10%, or by $150 million to $200 million per year, according to USMEF.
The risk continues to grow as outbreaks continue throughout China and other parts of Asia.
"It is vital that we don’t lower our food standards, of which animal welfare is an integral part,...
Prices have risen little since the start of April, despite an increasing decline in hog production.
