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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S. Korea's imports of pork more than double in 2011
South Korea reported a more than two- fold growth in pork imports as of early November this year compared to the same period last year.
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%.
South Korea ratifies FTA with United States
The National Assembly ratified the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement on Tuesday.
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.
Nutreco has signed an agreement on the intended sale of Hendrix to ForFarmers
Nutreco and ForFarmers have signed an agreement on the intended sale of Hendrix to ForFarmers for a total consideration of EUR 92.5 million, resulting in a book profit at completion.
United Kingdom: study on the economic and welfare impact of lameness in sows in England
Depending on the severity of the case, the estimated cost of an initial case of lameness could range from £19 to above £266.
USMEF's branded products promotion program to begin new fiscal year
While brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency, small companies often have an uphill battle promoting their brand names to international buyers.
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,
Russia to ban German pig imports from Nov 15
Russia will temporarily ban imports of live pigs from Germany over antibiotic levels in the animals, the head of the country's agriculture watchdog said Wednesday.
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.
Commission publishes EU cereals market information
The Commission has launched a new webpage on Europa to provide regular information on the EU markets for cereals, oilseeds and rice.
Japan: total pork production in 2012 is projected up by two percent
Total pork production in 2012 is projected up by two percent to 1.28 million MT (or total slaughter of 16.6 million heads).