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African swine fever was first detected in China in August 2018, near its border with Russia, eventually spread to all 31 mainland provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in less than nine months. This led to a mass culling of livestock that surpassed 100 million pigs and a significant jump in the price of pork, close to a 50 per cent increase in some cases. The trade war with the United States limited replacement options from the American agriculture industry due to higher tariffs. In 2018, China consumed about half of the world’s pork but more than 95 per cent was sourced from domestic supplies.
- Pressure increases on Chinese government to arrest pork crisis amid African Swine fever outbreak, with Lunar New Year approaching, where pork is a vital dish
- The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.5 per cent in December, while the producer price index (PPI) continued to fall, dropping by 0.5 per cent last month
China’s sow herd rose 2.2 per cent in December compared with November, but concerns have been raised ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of January.
China’s sow herd rose 2.2 per cent in December compared with November, but concerns have been raised ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of January.
In China’s dog meat-eating heartland of Guilin, the country’s pork crisis, sparked by African swine fever, has led to rising dog and cat meat sales at market stalls.
In China’s dog meat-eating heartland of Guilin, the country’s pork crisis, sparked by African swine fever, has led to rising dog and cat meat sales at market stalls.
China’s consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to a near eight-year high of 4.5 per cent in November, as pork prices doubled due to an outbreak of African swine fever.
China’s consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to a near eight-year high of 4.5 per cent in November, as pork prices doubled due to an outbreak of African swine fever.
Former pig farmers in China, whose herds were devastated by African swine fever, are now raising chickens, but many have not found it as lucrative as first hoped.
Former pig farmers in China, whose herds were devastated by African swine fever, are now raising chickens, but many have not found it as lucrative as first hoped.
Researchers to wire up pens for 2,000 pigs and generate an electric field they believe can kill germs.
Researchers to wire up pens for 2,000 pigs and generate an electric field they believe can kill germs.
China, the world’s top consumer of pork, is suffering a severe domestic supply shortage as African swine fever has decimated the local hog herd.
China, the world’s top consumer of pork, is suffering a severe domestic supply shortage as African swine fever has decimated the local hog herd.
Frozen pork, hi-tech components and medicines among more than 850 goods to have their import tariffs cut by China in the wake of the phase one trade deal with Washington.
Frozen pork, hi-tech components and medicines among more than 850 goods to have their import tariffs cut by China in the wake of the phase one trade deal with Washington.
The outbreak of African swine fever has sent the price of pork skyrocketing, meaning it is being used as an enticing gimmick for local lenders to attract funds.
The outbreak of African swine fever has sent the price of pork skyrocketing, meaning it is being used as an enticing gimmick for local lenders to attract funds.
African swine fever has decimated imports of live pigs from mainland China, sending prices soaring. Sourcing frozen pork from farther afield may be the answer.
African swine fever has decimated imports of live pigs from mainland China, sending prices soaring. Sourcing frozen pork from farther afield may be the answer.
China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose to 4.5 per cent from a year earlier, while the producer price index was minus 1.4 per cent year-on-year in November.
China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose to 4.5 per cent from a year earlier, while the producer price index was minus 1.4 per cent year-on-year in November.
National herd grows by 2 per cent as authorities under pressure to ensure there is enough pork for the holiday.
National herd grows by 2 per cent as authorities under pressure to ensure there is enough pork for the holiday.
India scrambles to find new buyers for it buffalo meat as China tightens controls due to African swine fever.
India scrambles to find new buyers for it buffalo meat as China tightens controls due to African swine fever.
China’s pork crisis has not been a disaster for everyone – small, opportunistic farmers have been taking advantage of the soaring price, but the risks are huge.
China’s pork crisis has not been a disaster for everyone – small, opportunistic farmers have been taking advantage of the soaring price, but the risks are huge.
African swine fever has killed over 100 million pigs in China, sending pork prices and overall consumer inflation to record highs.
African swine fever has killed over 100 million pigs in China, sending pork prices and overall consumer inflation to record highs.
Shares of China Agri-Industries Holdings rise by more than 28 per cent to its highest level since April 2017 as parent Cofco (HK) looks to take Hong Kong listed company private.
Shares of China Agri-Industries Holdings rise by more than 28 per cent to its highest level since April 2017 as parent Cofco (HK) looks to take Hong Kong listed company private.
China’s pork production will drop by 25 per cent this year, before a 15 per cent decline in 2020, analysts said, despite a small rebound in breeding sow inventory.
China’s pork production will drop by 25 per cent this year, before a 15 per cent decline in 2020, analysts said, despite a small rebound in breeding sow inventory.
Pork prices are set to climb again between now and Lunar New Year in January, while China is seen importing a record 4.6 million tonnes of meat in 2020 to plug supply shortfall, investment banks say.
Pork prices are set to climb again between now and Lunar New Year in January, while China is seen importing a record 4.6 million tonnes of meat in 2020 to plug supply shortfall, investment banks say.
Epidemic that has devastated China’s pig population ‘heralds a new era in Chinese production and consumption of meat’, US report says.
Epidemic that has devastated China’s pig population ‘heralds a new era in Chinese production and consumption of meat’, US report says.
African swine fever has forced China to increase its pork imports, which could reach record levels of as much as 4.6 million tonnes next year.
African swine fever has forced China to increase its pork imports, which could reach record levels of as much as 4.6 million tonnes next year.
Surging pork prices pushed China’s consumer price index to a nearly eight year high in October, making the central bank reluctant to act even as the economy slows further.
Surging pork prices pushed China’s consumer price index to a nearly eight year high in October, making the central bank reluctant to act even as the economy slows further.
Impact of African swine fever on pork prices pushes consumer price index to highest level in nearly eight years.
Impact of African swine fever on pork prices pushes consumer price index to highest level in nearly eight years.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
Green Common, the Hong Kong-based provider and retailer of meatless meat products, is hoping to capitalise on depleting inventories and rising prices of pork in mainland China with the launch of a Tmall store.
Green Common, the Hong Kong-based provider and retailer of meatless meat products, is hoping to capitalise on depleting inventories and rising prices of pork in mainland China with the launch of a Tmall store.
Shipments were blocked amid escalating diplomatic feud after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver on US warrant.
Shipments were blocked amid escalating diplomatic feud after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver on US warrant.
China aiming to buy at least US$20 billion of agricultural products in a year if it signs partial trade deal with the US.
China aiming to buy at least US$20 billion of agricultural products in a year if it signs partial trade deal with the US.
Restaurants and online shopping platforms in China are increasingly offering plant-based meat dishes and products including the national favourite pork.
Restaurants and online shopping platforms in China are increasingly offering plant-based meat dishes and products including the national favourite pork.
Case in Foshan, Guangdong province, the latest in an outbreak of reports about people stealing the staple meat.
Case in Foshan, Guangdong province, the latest in an outbreak of reports about people stealing the staple meat.
Hog producers started building up their herds in anticipation of more demand for meat imports from China, where African swine fever has killed millions of pigs.
Hog producers started building up their herds in anticipation of more demand for meat imports from China, where African swine fever has killed millions of pigs.
Consumers have faced rising prices and shortages after disease wiped out more than 40 per cent of domestic pig herds.
Consumers have faced rising prices and shortages after disease wiped out more than 40 per cent of domestic pig herds.
Don’t blame China alone as it is everybody’s job to show restraint to kick their craving for meat.
Firms trying to break into the market have to be aware that alternatives are far from new; mock meat has been part of the culinary tradition for 1,400 years