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Food and Health Bureau concerned about live pig supply

In response to media enquiries, a spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau said today (December 6) that the Government was concerned about the live pig supply. The situation had been reflected to the relevant Mainland authorities for co-ordination. The Mainland authorities were now discussing with the three live pig agents.

The supply of live pig for the past two days was stable with about 4,000 heads per day. The overall pork supply in Hong Kong is also adequate. In addition to fresh pork, chilled and frozen pork are also available in local market.

"We have reached consensus with the relevant Mainland authorities to increase the supply of chilled pork to satisfy market demand if there is such a need. The price of pork is determined by the market," the spokesman said.


Ends/Thursday, December 6, 2007
Issued at HKT 21:54

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