The future of the global pig industry – hit or bust?

Overall, the global pig industry must be a hit. It is a complex but well-structured industry with an end product that is wanted, needed and is a going to be a growing staple diet in many parts of the world. However, there are some bumps foreseen along the road. There has been and will be a steady growth in the pig industry in the future. Pork is the next most commonly eaten and cheapest meat after chicken, so as emerging countries develop, particularly in the Far East, the demand for pork will