Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorRegulatory UpdatesEurope’s animal feed companies warn of soy market disruptionA major challenge for the sector arises from the imminent introduction of a regulation in the European Union (EU) to tackle global deforestation.African Swine FeverTaiwan confirms its first African swine fever outbreakConfirming Taiwan’s first ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), authorities in the territory report that the disease situation has been contained on one farm.African Swine FeverTaiwan’s first ASF outbreak suspectedIf confirmed, Taiwan will become the latest Asian state to be hit by African swine fever (ASF). A range of measures have been put in place to bring the outbreak under control.International TradeBrazil reports record-breaking pork exportsSeptember exports of pig meat broke previous monthly records in terms of volume and value. Further growth is forecast for Brazilian pork production and exports.African Swine FeverWild boar represent ASF threat to Estonian pork productionWhile the number of new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe’s domestic pigs remains generally low, ongoing spread of the virus in wild boar is an ever-present risk.Regulatory UpdatesBritish retailers urged to step up commitment on deforestation-free soyLatest findings from a survey of grocery chains in Great Britain reveal variations in their commitment to supply chains free of soy from deforested land.Regulatory UpdatesGM corn variety cleared for use in EU animal feedsAnother genetically modified (GM) variety of corn has been approved for use in the European Union.African Swine FeverEstonia declares end to ASF emergency phaseAs the highest alert level for African swine fever is stepped down in Estonia, new cases in domestic pigs have been confirmed in four other European states, and there are further outbreaks in India.Animal Feed ManufacturersImproved profit reported by 2AgricultureLatest fiscal results from Great Britain feed company record higher margins in 2024, despite a dip in overall revenue compared with the previous year.Business & MarketsVietnam-China farm investment set to boost pork supply to Ho Chi Minh CityA new partnership between BAF Vietnam and Muyuan Foods will bring a significant boost to the pig meat supply in southern Vietnam by 2027.Animal Feed ManufacturersModernized Belarus feed mill receives presidential approvalPresident Aleksandr Lukashenko visits the upgraded feed mill, which produces feeds for poultry, cattle and sheep.African Swine FeverASF outbreak on European farm leads to job lossesIn the absence of declared support from the government, one Maag Agro farm in Estonia hit by ASF led to the company decision to severely cut its workforce.Page 1 of 72Next Page
