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Looking ahead, NPB remains dedicated to growing strong relationships within the foodservice industry. NPB is actively engaged in efforts to build trust and add substantial value to foodservice distributors.
Short holiday weeks and winter storms across the Midwest have impacted processing and resulted in tight spot supplies. Slaughter in the last three weeks has been under 2.3M head/week, about 300k head less per week than in early December.
Across the U.S., numerous pork products are being showcased in convenience stores, driving demand for high-quality pork and encouraging consumers to purchase pork more frequently.
Hog slaughter continues to outpace estimates and, based on the latest ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey results, slaughter should remain higher y/y through the spring and summer.
As we wrap up 2023, Bill Even, NPB CEO reflects on the year and describes how your Board of Directors diligently focused Pork Checkoff dollars in a financially sensible way to add as much value as possible to the industry in difficult market conditions.
In the last three weeks hog slaughter has been near 2.7 million head, well above expectations. We estimate that Sep-Nov slaughter was 1.7% higher than a year ago, well above the 1% increase indicated in the Mar-May pig crop.
Growing pork demand and targeting the Hispanic and African American consumers with two initiatives, Ponle Pork and Don't Miss the Flavor, aiming to boost pork volume and value in high-consumption multicultural markets.
As a pig farmer, taking care of your animals, farm and family is always top-of-mind. But it's equally important to prioritize your well-being. Caring for yourself means managing stress and recognizing when to seek support.
Reflecting on our strides in positioning the U.S. pork industry as a responsible, data-driven leader in global sustainability.
Demand remains a primary challenge that could impact the pork market in 2024.
USDA thinks that pork production in 2024 will be up 1.9% from 2023 despite talk/expectation for a smaller breeding herd. For now it appears USDA thinks productivity gains will more than offset the decline in the breeding herd.
U.S. pork producers uphold the world’s highest animal welfare standards through PQA Plus and TQA certifications, ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality pork.
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