Livestock, Reuters Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs By daphne Zhang, Go Nakamura, Reuters, Xihao Jiang February 2, 2026 Demand for black pigs, what has been marketed as the “Wagyu of pork,” known for its fattier and more tender texture, is in turn a lifeline for China’s beleaguered pork producers.