Date: September, 2005
Abstract: Changes are taking place rapidly in the Mexican hog/pork industry. The industry is going through a process of consolidation, characterized by larger and more vertically integrated hog/pork operations that cover the full hog cycle (breeding, developing and finishing), as well as feed production, slaughter, marketing and distribution. This trend is expected to continue, with small and mid-size operations losing market share to the larger and better-structured companies. Improved production technol...
Research Type: Industry Note