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European Pig Producers (EPP) – A network for knowledge and exchange

The European Pig Producers (EPP) is a network of leading pig farmers dedicated to sharing experience and expertise across borders.

Pig producers in Europe operate within a shared political and economic framework. As a result, thinking in European dimensions and focusing on global trends is becoming increasingly important.

To support this development, the EPP Club was founded in 1990 in Herning, Denmark. Today, it has grown to include over 600 members from 22 countries.

The Club’s mission is to promote and strengthen the European idea within the pig farming sector.

The current President of EPP is Dutch sow farmer Gert van Beek, with German piglet producer and finisher Michael Riedl serving as Vice President.

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Tasks and aims

EPP’s tasks and aims are intended to improve co-operation and contacts between members and the support of agriculture in the pig production sector.

To encourage the exchange of information and technical knowledge concerning European pig farming, including the breeding, welfare and management of pigs.

To promote and assist members in the regional and social aspects of pig production.

To form a network of producers and organisations involved in European pig production.

To promote European pig production within a framework of committees, events and exhibitions, in conjunction with the German Agricultural Society (DLG).

As pig producers, we are the backbone of the meat industry and provide millions of people in Europe and around the world with a vital source of protein.

Gert van Beek, President of the European Pig Producers (EPP) , EPP Congress 2023 in Seville


EPP Congress 2026 

Poland – Towards top of EU pig production!?

20 – 22 May 2026 

Radisson Andersia Hotel & Spa | Poznań, Poland

EuroTier

Intelligence in animal farming

10 – 13 November 2026 | Hanover

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Latest articles in the DLG Magazine

EPP News

How to contact us:

President

Gert van Beek
epp@DLG.org

Vice President

Michael Riedl
epp@DLG.org

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Head Office

EUROPEAN PIG PRODUCERS
c/o German Agricultural Society (DLG)
Sven Häuser
Eschborner Landstraße 122
60489 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Tel.: +49 69 24788-325 
epp@DLG.org