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Benchmark Magazine Article Archive

Benchmark Magazine is published each spring to highlight the annual results of PigCHAMP's Benchmarking program, and to feature news, commentary and articles of interest written by pork industry experts.

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2025

2025 Global Pork Outlook & Forecast

The 2025 global pork production is expected to grow by one percent thanks to a recovery from ASF. Animal diseases like ASF in China and PRRS virus in North America continue to remain a headwind for further gains in global hog production.

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2024

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Without a doubt, the swine industry plays a crucial role in global food production, providing a significant source of protein for millions of people worldwide. However, this vital sector is facing an increasingly pressing challenge: a severe shortage of workers.


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2023

When pigs fly

Inflation is everyone’s favourite boogeyman at present. It is being blamed for everything from economic hardship to marital difficulties to childbirth pain. Okay, maybe not the last two but you get my gist.

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