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Mexico - Russia reopens its doors to Mexican meat

05-Jul-2010
This week the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, Francisco Mayorga Castañeda, and the Russian Minister of Agriculture, Elena Skrinnik, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with hopes of increasing the commercial exchange of agricultural products between the two nations.

European Union - New EU labelling rules including new EU organic logo come into force on 1 July

02-Jul-2010
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, enter into force on 1 July, 2010. The so-called “Euro-Leaf” will now be obligatory on pre-packaged organic food products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary standards. Other private, regional or national logos will continue to appear alongside the EU label. The logo stays optional for non-packed and imported organic products.

Japan - Foot-and-mouth shipment ban nears end

01-Jul-2010
The ban on beef and pork shipments in Miyazaki Prefecture put in place because of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease may be lifted this month because no new cases have been found since the slaughter of infected animals was completed last week.

Canada approves Colombia FTA

29-Jun-2010
Colombia's pending free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada has been finalized after passing a vote Monday night in the Canadian Senate, according to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.

Danisco transforms sustainability strategy

28-Jun-2010
As a global leader in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions, Danisco A/S has released its 9th annual sustainability report. It is the beginning of a significant transformation of our sustainability strategy setting ambitious strategies for the future.

VIV China reflects growth perspectives

28-Jun-2010
The “Grand International Edition” of VIV China will be held in Beijing from September 6-8, 2010. The international world of suppliers and buyers active in China will come together at the NCIEC, located nearby the international airport. Over 250 national and international exhibitors at VIV China 2010 will represent their solutions within the Feed to Meat chain. The organizers expect a strong representation of buyers from all over China.