Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

FAS/Seoul forecasts Korea’s 2026 milk production to decrease to 1.93 million tons. Korean milk production continues to decline in line with industry contraction and demographic-driven consumption declines.

Norway is the biggest producer of fish in Europe and the number one seafood exporter in the world. In 2024, 2.26 MMT of salmonid fish feed was used with a total estimated value of $3.16 billion for the ingredients, of which about $2.80 billion were imported.

After the 2023 outbreak of bluetongue disease in Europe, the bluetongue virus (BTV) has now been detected in Lithuania. BTV infection is a non-contagious, insect-transmitted, viral disease that affects sheep, goats, and cattle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, scheduled for November 3–6. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Mexico’s dynamic agricultural market must apply by Friday, July 25.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.

SIAL Paris is a biennial international food trade show and is one of the largest food innovation exhibitions in the world. SIAL Paris serves as a platform where producers, distributors, restaurateurs, and importers-exporters can explore the latest trends, products, and innovations in the food sector; sample the latest products; engage in discussions; and make new connections.