(AMI) In neighbouring countries, there is little movements in pork prices. Some slight price weaknesses were common, since the holiday situation led to Easter with the missing battle days related to an extensive offer for a limited demand for pigs. This applies to Austria and France. For the further development of price in the new week, mostly unchanged rates can be expected.
Highlight of the week is the message from Belgium, where the two largest companies of the battle: Westvlees and Covalis merge. Together these two market leaders combine one-third of the entire Belgian market then with around 80,000 slaughter a week. These companies want to unite their forces to strengthen their position in the domestic market and to secure a sustainable future in the European and global market. The new Federation with 1,700 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 770 million to carry the translated name of "Belgian pork group".
In France, the slaughter commute holidays due back after a very strong week of production. Expects nearly claimed rates falling slightly battle weights. In Italy, the pork industry in the wake of the Easter holidays has been revived. There is a brisk demand for chops. Total supply and demand are balanced itself. No price change is also available in Spain, as here, the prices were laid down until after Easter.
