Real Pork
2022 Year in Review
A message from Heather Hill, NPB board president — As we close out 2022, I am filled with optimism and confidence in the future of our industry.
Pork Checkoff Industry News
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Profit Maximizer
Wholesale Pork Prices Lower on Seasonal Effects, High Slaughter
Slaughter is at annual highs, while retail demand for fresh pork has yet to kick in. Ham prices have eased as Christmas orders have been filled.
We Care
Sustainability in the Pork Industry: What’s Coming and Why Pork Producers Need to be Ready
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword that is going away. There are more global factors than ever that continue to put pressure on pork and food producers.
Profit Maximizer
Short Holiday Week Drives Volatility but Hog Supply Picture Remains Tight for Now
Slaughter numbers should be near the highest levels for the year and will be at least 100k head/week lower in Jan/Feb. This should bolster prices for some fresh pork items, such as loins and butts.
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Supply Picture Remains Tight, With Demand a Wild Card After the Holiday Season
Tight supply remains despite packers ramping up slaughter ahead of the upcoming holidays.
Real Pork
Real Pork Gets Real Results
Real Pork is the industry’s trust and image brand — it's how we differentiate pork from alternatives. NPB has promoted Real Pork in three key areas this year.
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Fresh Pork Prices Drift Lower as Ample Chicken Supply Offsets Pork/Beef Decline
Fresh pork prices continue to be pressured lower due to increased competition from chicken breasts at retail and seasonal decline in demand.
Pork Checkoff News
Pork Organizations Launch New Immersion Program for Future Industry Leaders
NPPC, NPB and state organizations launched the Pork Industry Immersion Program for early career development.
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Strong Ham Prices Underpin Hog/Pork Prices in the Near Term
Slaughter is down almost 5% from 2019, exports to Mexico are record high, turkey prices are record high and cold storage inventory is down double digits. Expect ham prices to remain firm through the holidays this year.
We Care
Sustainability of Modern Protein Production in Times of Global Supply Chain Uncertainty
Supply chain challenges. Labor shortages. Sustainability pressures. Market volatility. Ruth Kimmelshue of Cargill Animal Nutrition shares her take on these issues through a pork industry lens.
Webinar
Webinar: Sentiment of #Meat on Social Media
Check out the highlights from NPB's September webinar.
→ Purdue University's new #meat dashboard.
→ An overview of the Q3 USDA Hogs and Pigs Report.
→ Iowa Pork's ground pork project in grocery stores.
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Pork Supply Growth to Remain Limited for Much of 2023
Hog breeding herd as of September 1 was estimated down from the previous quarter as well as 0.6% lower than a year ago. The pig crop through next Feb is expected to decline y/y, suggesting no supply growth through next summer.
