Swine flu: the fall-out for food

US: Pork futures in downward spiral

The price of pork has witnessed a dramatic decline over the past week, as fears that swine flu will dampen…

The just-food interview: Christopher Hurt on swine flu

As so-called swine flu spreads in the human population, fear of the disease has the potential to decimate an already…

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

Shares in US pork companies rallied today (28 April) as leading industry figures moved to quell fears that swine flu…

US: Pork industry on back foot over swine flu

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

GLOBAL: UN health officials head to Mexico

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

US: Swine flu fears hits Smithfield, Tyson shares

Shares in Smithfield Foods tumbled by more than 12% yesterday (27 April) amid fears in the market over the impact…

US: Pork industry reassures consumers over swine flu

The US pork industry has moved quickly to assure consumers and the trade that its products are safe in light…