Source: The Pig Site, 23 August 2021, photo credit: Ukraine Open for Business
Pork production across the European Union has been growing for the first five months of 2021, according to Commission data. The EU produced 1.88 million tonnes of pork in May, down 1% from April but up 5% (96,600 tonnes) year-on-year. 19.87 million clean pigs were slaughtered during the month, 5% (949,500 head) more than a year ago.
Spain led the way for production gains, with output at 421,900 tonnes, up 5% year-on-year. 242,500 more pigs were slaughtered in Spain compared to the same period a year ago. Almost all other countries increased their output, most notably Denmark, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands.
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The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) coordinates industry interventions and collaboratively manages risks in the value chain to enable the sustainability and profitability of pork producers in South Africa.
