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NewsFEFAC welcomes EU Protein Plan and Livestock Strategy
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the EU Protein Plan and the EU Livestock Strategy, as well as the very detailed and concrete actions list, describing the package as a timely and constructive response to the strategic vulnerabilities facing Europe's feed and food chains.
NewsEU investigates allegations of China's dumping of Pekin duck products
The European Union is launching an investigation into allegations that China is dumping Pekin duck products into the bloc, according to a notice published in the EU's official journal on July 9.
NewsUpcoming EU protein strategy calls for higher domestic production
A draft of the European Union's upcoming protein strategy indicates concerns over a trade deficit spanning Brazil to China, and calls for increased domestic production to strengthen strategic autonomy in food, feed, and fuels.
NewsEU compound feed output forecast at 152 million tonnes in 2026 as poultry growth offsets pig sector decline
FEFAC projects near-flat overall production but diverging species and country trends, with avian influenza pressure offset by gains in key poultry markets while ASF continues to weigh on pig feed volumes.
NewsPresident of Irish farming organisation welcomes EU's potential ban of Brazilian meat imports
An announcement by the EU Commission that Brazilian meat imports will be banned from September 3-unless it demonstrates compliance with the European Union's rules on antimicrobial resistance-is an important first step, said Francie Gorman, president of IFA, Ireland's largest farming representative organisation.
NewsEU's push to produce farmed fish hit by rising concerns
The European Commission is betting on farmed fish to cut reliance on imports, but growing concerns, ranging from sustainability to animal welfare, threaten to undermine the effort.
NewsOne million tonnes of fish, molluscs, algae, and crustacean farmed in EU in 2024
In 2024, 1.0 million tonnes of fish, molluscs, algae, and crustaceans were farmed in the European Union, valued at €4.6 billion (US$5.0 billion).
NewsLower production in EU livestock sector expected this year
EU livestock production is expected to fall for most animals in 2026, with the exception of pigs.
NewsCurrent efforts to eliminate animal diseases in EU outdated, says European Commission
The European Union is being hit by a wave of livestock diseases, fueling existing discontent among farmers.