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…
Swine flu: the fall-out for food
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…