Swine flu: the fall-out for food

As so-called swine flu spreads in the human population, fear of the disease has the potential to decimate an already besieged US pork industry. While the sector waits to assess the full impact of the ongoing crisis, Katy Humphries spoke with Purdue University’s leading agronomist Professor Christopher Hurt about the possible consequences for US pork producers.

The just-food interview: Christopher Hurt on swine flu

30 April 2009

US: Pork futures in downward spiral

30 April 2009

The price of pork has witnessed a dramatic decline over the past week, as fears that swine flu will dampen demand forced prices down.

UPDATE: US: Pork stocks rally as industry dispels swine flu fears

28 April 2009

Shares in US pork companies rallied today (28 April) as leading industry figures moved to quell fears that swine flu would result in falling consumption.

US: Pork industry on back foot over swine flu

28 April 2009

The US pork industry has taken a defensive stance over misconceptions that pork products are associated with the spread of swine flu.

GLOBAL: UN health officials head to Mexico

28 April 2009

The UN is sending health officials to Mexico this week to investigate whether the swine flu outbreak is in fact linked to pigs.

US: Swine flu fears hits Smithfield, Tyson shares

28 April 2009

Shares in Smithfield Foods tumbled by more than 12% yesterday (27 April) amid fears in the market over the impact of the swine flu scare on the meat processing sector.

US: Pork industry reassures consumers over swine flu

27 April 2009

The US pork industry has moved quickly to assure consumers and the trade that its products are safe in light of the Mexican outbreak of swine influenza in the Central American country.