Russian Pork Producers to Found National Union of Hog Breeders

2 july

Largest domestic hog breeders have united to found a new special association, National Union of Hog Breeders, which would help Russia to become a world leader of pork production. There has been no such a noncommercial organization which would protect economic interests of the industry before now.

Rosselkhoznadzor to Ban Pork Imports from Chile and Argentina

30 june

Federal Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has banned imports of live hogs, not heat treated pork and pork products from Chile and Argentina to the Russian Federation.

Rosselkhoznadzor to Expand List of Brazilian Meat Processing Plants Licensed for Supply to Russia

30 june

After examination of the documents provided by Brazilian Veterinary Service, Federal Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has decided to expand the list of Brazilian enterprises licensed for pork and raw pork product supply to the Russian Federation by including the.

Miratorg’s Sales Up 34.3% in 1Q of 2009

26 june

Agribusiness Holdings Miratorg’s proceeds under IAS grew 34.3% to more than 6.6bn rubles in the first quarter of 2009 from the same period last year. Operating profit of Miratorg increased by 52% to 1.2bn rubles from the first quarter 2008. Gross profit margin was up 17.

D. Medvedev: Russia to Import 1/4 of Meat Consumed in the Country in 2009

22 june

In the current year Russia may import 1/4 of meat consumed in the country against 1/3 imported in 2008.