Chile and Vietnam signed a Free Trade Agreement
Under this agreement 73% of Chilean exports will enter Vietnam duty-free, while the rest of the products will begin to benefit under two tranches in year 3 and year 15.
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South Korea ratifies FTA with United States
The National Assembly ratified the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement on Tuesday.
Europe: an increase in pork exports during the first nine months
Exports of pork from the EU show a cumulate between January and September of 2,373,957 tons, an increase of 22%.
Favorable ruling from the WTO for Mexico and Canada on United States labeling regulations
The World Trade Organization ruled that the law requiring labeling the origin of meat imposed by the United States (COOL) is an obstacle to international trade.
Brazil expects Hong Kong to become main destination for pork exports
Between October and January of this year, Brazil exported 107,500 tons of pork to Hong Kong.
Agreement between the EU and Norway on additional trade preferences for agricultural products
This agreement results from the EEA Agreement which provides for regular reviews of conditions of trade in agricultural products in view of progressive liberalisation.
Czech Republic: pork production 3% down
In the 3rd quarter of 2011, the number of pigs for slaughter went down by 3.4% to 728 016 heads.
Russia expects WTO entry
Russia’s accession to the WTO cleared a major hurdle when the WTO Working Party on its accession approved, ad referendum on 10 November 2011.
USMEF: China, Mexico help drive torrid red meat export pace
Led by a record-breaking month for pork exports to China and the continued rebound of beef exports to Mexico, 2011 remains on pace to set new annual records for the value of beef, pork and lamb exports,
PIC announces completion of major export to Korea
PIC has completed delivery of 2,300 grandparent stock from Canada to franchise partner, PIC Korea. The elite breeding pigs were flown in 3 shipments to supplement local supply in populating large-scale multiplier farms owned by Korea’s largest independent producer, Sansugol.
European Union: increases continue for pork exports
According to data from the European Commission, pork exports during the first 8 months of 2011 have increased by 24% with respect to the same period in 2010.
France: reduction of live animal exports, increased pork exports
Pork exports increased by 3.1% in the period between January and August of 2011.
USMEF Conference Kicks Off in Tucson
Dr. Harry Kaiser, a Cornell University economist, presented the findings of his recently completed study on the effectiveness of USMEF’s foreign marketing efforts.
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NewsDenmark: increase in pork exports
Exports of fresh and frozen pork registered a 7% increase in the first semester of 2011, with respect to the same period last year.
Belarus' food export up 26% in January-August
In January-August 2011, Belarus’ exports of food products were up by 25.8% from the same period last year to a total of $2591.8 million.
Ukraine lifts ban on imports of pigs and pork from Lithuania
The State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine has lifted a ban on imports of pigs and pork from Lithuania.