Food Safety: Annual report on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
The RASFF was instrumental for tracing and removing the affected products from the market.
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NPPC launches 'Pork O' Clock' campaign to highlight importance of USMCA agreement
40% of U.S. exported pork goes to Canada and Mexico. Campaign illustrates how pork is enjoyed in across North America and highlights importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
What is gene editing?
This unfamiliar concept may sound strange to someone outside the industry, but this video explains that we have made breeding choices for thousands of years.
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.
Brazil presents strategic plan to eradicate CSF
The eradication plan calls for several actions to be taken, the first aimed at increasing surveillance in the 11 states still affected by CSF.
Board appointment for Hugh Crabtree
Hugh Crabtree has been appointed to the board of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) and has attended his first executive meeting.
Magapor's 4th photography contest
Magapor and the University of Zaragoza organize the 4th photography contest “Just for Pigs” with the theme “SWINE PRODUCTION”.
Russia detects ASF virus DNA in sausages
The infected products were produced in a factory in the Kaluga region and have been distributed to 136 retail outlets.
Vion invests in a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL)
Vion CEO Ronald Lotgerink announced earlier this year to introduce meat alternatives as part of the company’s strategy of building food chains based on the market demand. Vion is now planning to open a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL).
Singapore lifts ban on Belgian pork imports
Federal minister of agriculture Denis Ducarme announced the lifting of Singapore's ban on Belgian pork imports.
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.
African swine fever: early detection is key to controlling spread
Improved surveillance, communication and collaboration are key to controlling the spread of African swine fever in Europe, according to a new risk assessment carried out by EFSA.
Global 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.
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.
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.