COVID-19 Cancels World Pork Expo

COVID-19 Cancels World Pork Expo

Russell Nemetz
Russell Nemetz
The National Pork Producers Council announced that its board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 World Pork Expo in June due to COVID-19 human health concerns. World Pork Expo 2021 is scheduled for June 9-11 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

"While deeply disappointed to cancel this year's Expo, NPPC's board of directors unanimously agreed it was prudent to make this decision now," said NPPC President Howard "A.V." Roth. "By eliminating COVID 19-related uncertainty surrounding the event, we allow producers and others across the industry to focus on the essential role we play in the nation's food supply system at this critical time."

Board members say NPPC will do its part to support the nation's transition back to normalcy and look forward to making next year's World Pork Expo better than ever.

The event was also canceled last year because of concerns over African Swine Fever.

World Pork Expo is the world's largest pork-specific trade show, where more than 20,000 industry professionals gather for three days to showcase innovations, introduce new products and participate in training and educational programs.

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