Inside: Pig Market
Vion stabilizes the pig price this week
The circumstances on the meat market have prompted Vion to leave the pig price for week 6 unchanged. That means it comes out on…
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The communication department of Vion explains this price because, among other things, the demand for a number of components has improved. This concerns the front pieces and the necks. It is also reported that the pricing of hams and ribs is under more pressure and that sales of bacon are comparable to those of week 5.
of rapid growth
When the above is related to the value of the pig, the financial yield has not changed. The pigs supplied are relatively heavy up to 96 kilos. This could indicate an abundant supply of pigs, but that seems too one-sided. Insiders report that the pigs are growing fast and that this is mainly the cause of the heavy weights. Moreover, the average fattener does not spare his pigs, as evidenced by the considerable vacancy rate that is currently occurring.
However, there is sufficient supply of pigs and full slaughter programs (which illustrates the increased demand for certain components). Underneath the market there is an expectation that an increase in the price of pigs will soon be in sight again.
