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AHDB’s Zanita Markham is the winner of this year’s NPA Chris Brant Award.

This was the prevailing message delivered by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference, which opened Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Evolution towards a more specialized, efficient model focused on the end consumer.

Danish Crown is ramping up incentives to invest in new housing for slaughter pigs.

Joint DLG and Women in Ag Magazine award – 150 women from 63 countries took part in the four-category award scheme.

The common shares of Canada Packers will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 2, 2025 under the symbol "CPKR".

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The 39th edition of SPACE will take place from Tuesday, September 16 to Thursday, September 18 at the Rennes Exhibition Center and will be a major occasion for exceptional meetings for all stakeholders of what we like to call “the Livestock Planet.”

AHDB has appointed Mark Haighton as its new pork sector director, taking over from Angela Christison, who will step down from the role later this year.

NPB has named David Newman as its next CEO. He brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to serving America’s pig farmers.

The global ingredient manufacturer adds veterinary contract research and vaccine manufacturing to its portfolio of products and solutions in the animal health industry.

DLG Service GmbH to be integrated into DLG Markets GmbH.

Starting on 1 July, Dr Marlene Louw will be stepping into the role of SAPPO’s Chief Executive Officer.



Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.

Facility will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy, and feed millions nationwide.

The evening was spent honoring individual award recipients and teams with the Christensen Farms Award for Excellence, and four individuals receiving the Bob Christensen Award for Excellence.

Grupo Vall Companys, Incarlopsa, and Grup Cañigueral will participate equally in acquiring 100% of Inga Food's capital.

Danish Crown concludes the first half of the 2024/25 financial year with steady progress. The net result is improving, and the competitiveness of the Danish pig price has strengthened over the period - though the goal is still far from reached.

The Argentine Swine Federation outlined a federal, productive, and sanitary agenda to boost the sector with ambitious goals, concrete actions, and strong public-private articulation.


The new company is already big, the 7th largest in Brazil, with 130,000 employees, consolidated net revenue of R$152 billion in the last 12 months and a presence in 117 countries.

Annual Congress of the European Pig Producers - May 14 to 16, 2025 in Kolding, Denmark.

May 6 marked the launch of the National Pork Board’s consumer marketing campaign, which brings to life how pork aligns with consumer values of taste, flavor, balanced nutrition and versatility.

This investment will enhance CP Foods’ strategic flexibility and operational efficiency, while unlocking new expansion opportunities in Vietnam—one of the region’s most promising growth markets.

As a key figure in livestock traceability, his work has had a profound impact on the industry, ensuring transparency, safety, and efficiency in pork production.

Euken has been with ISU Extension and Outreach for more than 40 years, serving with expertise, teamwork, and a focus on client needs.

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