USA - October beef, pork exports show growing momentum
Pork exports achieved their second-best month of 2009, according to the latest statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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Chinese research wins APVS award
A team of researchers from the China Agricultural University in Beijing have won an award for their evaluation of the performance of the boar taint vaccine Improvac® (Pfizer Animal Health) under Chinese production conditions.
UK pork industry to draw up labelling code of practice
A new code of practice on the labelling of pork and pork products is to be drawn up following agreement by pig producers, processors, major food retailers, and the food service sector.
Maple Leaf Foods Announces Food Safety Advisory Council
Maple Leaf Foods today announced the establishment of its Food Safety Advisory Council, a team of independent experts that will increase the Company's access to global knowledge and expertise in areas of food safety practices, microbiology, technology and public health.
South Africa – Increase in pork consumption
Pork consumption has increased over the past ten years, from 119.200 tonnes to 189.900 tonnes in 2008 (+ 59 %).
Russia sets 2010 meat import quotas
Russia has set its meat import quotas for 2010. The pork quota will be limited to 500,000 metric tons including 27,900 tons of trimmings.
Netherlands - Scientists grow pork meat in a laboratory
Experts in Holland used cells from a live pig to replicate growth in a petri dish.
USA - USMEF’s branded products promotion program to begin new fiscal year
Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency. Small U.S. meat companies, however, may have an uphill battle in making their brand names familiar to international buyers.
Zhongpin Receives Government Cash Subsidies
Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today reported it has received two payments totaling RMB 21.4 million (about $3.1 million) in cash subsidies from the Chinese government.
Neogen acquires Gen-Probe’s BioKits food safety business
Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has acquired the BioKits food safety business of San Diego, Calif.-based Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ: GPRO). The acquisition includes more than 50 test kits for food allergens, meat and fish speciation, and plant genetics.
Philippines - Govt Prescribes Pork and Chicken Prices
The government announced suggested retail prices (SRP) for pork, chicken and also sugar during the holiday season, to be implemented in Metro Manila initially.
USA - Senate bill tackles meat, poultry pathogens and labeling
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has presented a bill that would amend USDA inspection rules to mandate pathogen treatment and expand labeling requirements on meat and poultry.
UK - FVO finds hygiene failings
Inspectors from the EU’s Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) found “serious shortcomings” in two of the 12 food premises visited during a mission to audit whether official controls were being applied across the UK meat and milk sectors.
Japan, China, S.Korea sign food safety memorandum
Health ministers from Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to step up efforts to ensure food safety following concerns over pesticide-tainted Chinese-made dumplings.
European Union - Promotion of EU agricultural products outside the EU
The European Commission has approved measures to provide information on, and to promote agricultural products in third countries.
China lifts ban on pork imports from US, Canada, Mexico
China had lifted import bans on pork products from the United States, Canada and Mexico, the country's top quarantine authorities said Tuesday.