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China's Pig Farms Spark Global Supply Glut as Hog Prices Hit 8-Year Low

China's massive pig farms have led to a global supply glut, causing hog prices to plummet to an 8-year low of $1.60 per kilogram. The drop in prices is attributed to a decrease in meat consumption following the Chinese New Year holiday.

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