Q4 2017: Will 2018 bring optimism or pessimism?

With the 4th quarter of 2017 just having drawn to an end, and with the new year having just arrived, it’s time to look back and to look ahead to what 2018 might bring. The global pig industry has generally fared well in the last 12 months, writes Dr John Strak, global pork market expert. In 2017, we haven’t seen any major disease outbreaks; global trade, consumer spending and economic growth have been on the up; and there has been a favourable climate for investment. And, as evidence for th