ASF: EU agricultural ministers call for monitoring of pig markets
The Czech Republic asked the Commission to monitor developments in the pig meat markets.
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ASF Germany: 36 cases confirmed
Germany has confirmed a total of 36 cases of ASF in wild boar; all have been within the infected zone.
Italy: New requirements for pork labeling
The label, on an experimental basis, must clearly indicate the place of origin for practically all pork.
Mexico's agrifood surplus increases
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that between January and July of this year the surplus agrifood trade balance increased by 21.4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Colombia negotiates pork exports with several countries
Colombia works to export pork to China, Korea, and Japan.
France: One third of meats marketed have inadequate labels
The DGCCRF has carried out inspections to verify compliance with the rules of labelling and traceability of meat: pork, beef, poultry, and lamb.
Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter in the first half of 2020
There was a 4.5% reduction in the number of pigs slaughtered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.
ASF in Germany devastates European Union - Spain hopes to stay unshaken
In less than 48 hours German exports halted, so every week about 9,000 extra tonnes of pork need to be sold within the EU.
Meat substitutes production triples in Germany
In the first quarter of 2020, German companies produced 37% more meat substitute products than for the same period in 2019.
EU agri-food exports increase despite COVID-19 and Brexit challenges
Continued strong exports of EU pork and wheat helped to mitigate trade challenges in the first five months of 2020.
Intact tails as a welfare indicator in finishing pigs?
Scoring of tail lesions and defining intact tails in undocked pigs at the abattoir.
EU and China sign landmark agreement protecting European Geographical Indications
Today, the EU and China signed a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and 100 Chinese GIs in the European Union against usurpation and imitation.
ASF in Germany: effects on prices and pork trade
China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Argentina, First countries to close their borders to German pork after the confirmation of ASF.
Support for European animal welfare label
During the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, the Minister's initiative for an EU-wide animal welfare label met with broad support.
How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.
