China market re-opens to Canadian meat products
After four months of temporary suspension imposed on Canadian pork and beef, China has reopened its doors to Canadian meat products.
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Mexico strengthens trade relationship with China
Mexico foresees the opening of new markets, such as pork offal.
Landmark agreement will protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China
The EU and China concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against imitations and usurpation.
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NewsGlobal pork prices continue to rise
Global pork prices continue to rise, as protein shortfalls intensify competition for a shrinking supply, according to Rabobank’s Pork Quarterly Q4 2019.
Importance of cooperation between Customs administrations and veterinary authorities
Dr. Eloit touched upon the OIE’s current focus on trade, travel, transport, tourism and terrorism, which are all areas of great relevance to Customs activities, particularly from the safety and security perspective.
EU: public consultation on geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed
The Commission launched a public consultation on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSGs), both part of the EU’s quality policy.
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„We use Minitube’s BoarMatic auto collect ..USA: Latinos are pork's future
The U.S. National Pork Board details the importance of winning back Latino consumers, the largest U.S. minority, by providing traditional cuts and catered service in mainstream grocery stores.
Producer organisations strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain
A new study highlights the benefits that producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) offer farmers in the EU.
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NewsSpain, the exception to the EU pig census numbers
While member states see reduced numbers, Spain increases in total population and breeding numbers.
The U.S. and Mexico partner to improve food safety
Mexican and U.S. agencies to exchange information on microbiological food contamination risks, laboratory methods and traceability.
How China's pork imports have changed
Chinese pork imports have gone up 43% from January to September .
Russian pig production grows 4,7% in 9 months
The highest growth rate was registered in the following regions: Pskov, Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Lipetsk and Krasnodar territory.
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NewsEU agri-food exports in August 2019 continued to grow
The monthly value of the EU agri-food exports in August 2019 continued to grow compared to the level in August 2018, reaching EUR 12.07 billion, 5.6% above the year before.
France: Origin of the meats served in the restaurant/catering business
The French consumers demand to know the origin of the products they consume, which is a sign of the need for transparency and traceability.
Colombia sends its first shipment of pork to a third market
After six months of negotiations, Colombia will send its first shipment third market- 25 tons of pork to Angola.
2019 campaign to promote EU agri-food
The European Commission and the EU’s consumers, health, agriculture and food executive agency (CHAFEA) have approved 81 campaigns to promote EU agri-food products in and outside the EU for the next three years.
Bulgaria's swine sector experienced its most productive year in a decade
In 2018, swine and sow inventories increased by over 10 and 12 percent, respectively, from 2017, the highest levels in a decade.
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New initiatives to fight foot-and-mouth disease
The meeting of the Executive Committee of the EuFMD was held last week in Paris. They approved their new biennial work plan for the 2010-21 period.
European Union to join agreement enhancing protection of geographical indications
Following a positive vote in the European Parliament plenary session, the Council expressed its support today to allow the European Union to join the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a multilateral treaty for the protection of geographical indications managed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
EU exports of pig meat should reach higher levels
The surge of pigmeat demand from China due to the spread of African Swine Fever will push EU exports (+20%) and prices up in 2019. Production will nevertheless remain stable in 2019 constrained by a reduced breeding herd and environmental restrictions. Production growth should pick up in 2020 (+1.5%) as Chinese demand continues.
New increase in the FAO Meat Price Index
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 181.5 points in September, up 0.8 percent (1.4 points) from August, continuing the moderate month-on-month price increases observed since February 2019.
U.S. to impose tariffs on EU pork
The US is set to impose tariffs of 25% on EU exports including pork.
Argentina increases pork exports
Between January and June, the Argentinian pork exports increased by 52% in terms of volume.
