China suspends pork imports from 12 companies in Barcelona

China has suspended pork imports from twelve companies in the Spanish province of Barcelona following the detection of cases of African swine fever in wild boars. The affected facilities are listed on the official platform with the status "import suspension," according to the update from the official registration system of importing companies by the Administration, verified by EFE. These are the first cases of African swine fever, a disease that had been eradicated for 31 years following years of efforts and strong trade restrictions in Spain, a country that has become the largest exporter of pork to the Asian giant in recent years. According to specialized Chinese press, the authorities suspended the acceptance of imports from these twelve companies since last Friday, after Spanish authorities confirmed two wild boars dead from African swine fever in the province of Barcelona. Industry analyses published by these media indicate that the Asian country has "alternative" suppliers ...