Santa Catarina reached record results in meat exports (chicken, pork, turkey, duck, beef, and others) in the first quarter of 2026, reaching the best numbers in the historical series in both value and volume. The state exported 518,400 tons, generating USD 1,170 million, representing growth of 4% in volume and 9.6% in revenue compared to the same period in 2025.

The data was published by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Service (MDIC) and compiled by the Center of Socioeconomics and Agricultural Planning (Epagri/Cepa).

Pork showed strong expansion. In the cumulative total for the quarter, the state exported 182,400 tons, with revenue of USD 454.3 million, representing increases of 4% and 7.5%, respectively. With these figures, Santa Catarina reached its best historical result for this period, both in volume and revenue.

Japan led the destinations for Santa Catarina pork, accounting for 31.7% of total revenue, followed by the Philippines and China. The Japanese market recorded strong growth, with an increase of 59.8% in export volume and 53.7% in value, reflecting high Asian demand for Brazilian protein. Santa Catarina accounted for 47.8% of the volume and 50.1% of the revenue of Brazilian pork exports during the first three months of the year.

The Ministries of Health; Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge have signed a cooperation agreement for the management of risks associated with zoonoses under the ne Health approach. This initiative aims to strengthen coordination between public health, animal health, and environmental sectors, and to improve response capacity to emerging health threats.

Zoonoses, infectious diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans, represent a growing challenge for health systems.

Key lines of action include improving intersectoral communication, promoting research, coordinating reference laboratories, and defining joint actions in risk situations.

In addition, a zoonotic risk management committee has been created as a coordination entity between the three ministries. This committee will allow:

• sharing strategic information,
• coordinating responses to health alerts,
• promoting joint prevention, surveillance and control plans, and
• proposing regulatory improvements and communication strategies.

It will be composed of representatives from the relevant Directorates-General and may include experts, additional institutions, and regional representatives.

In parallel, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, reaffirmed Spain's commitment to the One Health approach within the framework of the One Health Summit held in Lyon (France).

France's Minister of Agriculture, Annie Genevard, and the United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Environment, Emma Reynolds, met in Paris to strengthen bilateral cooperation in food safety, agricultural resilience, and agri-food trade between the UK, France and the European Union (UN).

In a context of geopolitical tensions, climate change, and fragile supply chain, both officials highlighted the strategic role of agricultural production in ensuring access to safe, sustainable, and affordable food. They emphasized the need to maintain competitive and resilient agricultural system.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to high standards in animal and plant health, strengthened biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices. They also highlighted the importance of a regulatory framework based on WOAH and EU standards to protect livestock while facilitating trade.

The discussion focused on the progress of negotiations for a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and the EU. Such agreement would simplify trade, reduce administrative burdens, and provide greater predictability for operators, while maintaining a high level of sanitary requirements. Both parties expressed their willingness to reach and agreement quickly.

Finally, they confirmed their intention to continue close coordination on agricultural issues within the G7 and G20 frameworks, as well as to strengthen Franco-British cooperation in the upcoming months.