What's new ? - 2006

2025: A Landmark Year for Brazil's Poultry Industry

13 January, 2026 The annual year-end report by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reveals that despite significant challenges, including the country’s first-ever outbreak of avian influenza, Brazil concluded 2025 with a historic milestone. Poultry exports reached a record-breaking 5.324 million tonnes, representing a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year. A critical factor in this success was the implementation of a "Regionalization" strategy. This protocol allowed the industry to isolate HPAI affected areas effectively, preventing the virus from paralyzing exports from the rest of the country. Read More

EU countries approve Mercosur trade deal

10 January, 2026 After more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations, EU member states have approved a free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, paving the way for the world’s largest free-trade area, covering nearly 780 million people. The decision is seen as a geopolitical success for the European Commission and key supporters such as Germany and Spain, which view the deal as vital for diversifying supply chains and reducing dependence on China. France led an unsuccessful coalition of opposing countries, including Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ireland, citing concerns over agricultural competitiveness and environmental standards; Italy’s late support proved decisive. Read More

UK Government Unveils Strategic Roadmap for Animal Welfare Reforms

8 January, 2026 The UK Government has published a new, comprehensive Animal Welfare Strategy outlining a wide-ranging package of reforms aimed at improving the lives of millions of animals across the country by 2030. The Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds, stated that the government is adopting a more strategic approach, focusing interventions on areas where standards are weakest and strengthening enforcement across the farming, companion animal, and wildlife sectors. Read More

South Korea to Import Over 2 Million Table Eggs from the U.S.

7 January, 2026 Amid the spread of the Avian Influenza virus in South Korea, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced an urgent import of millions of eggs from the United States. This measure aims to stabilize the domestic market and prevent price spikes ahead of the Korean New Year.
South Korea is set to import approximately 2.16 million table eggs from the U.S. as an emergency response to shortages resulting from a large-scale bird flu outbreak. Read More