Panama imposes safeguards on USA pork
With the implementation of this safeguard, the imports of USA pork products are subject to an increase in tariffs.
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Imminent risk of a global shortage of heparin caused by ASF in China
China is the world′s largest producer of pork and thus has plenty of raw material to produce heparins.
EU: Protecting farmers and quality products
The Agriculture Committee approved the first batch of proposals to improve EU farm policy so that it better meets farmers’ and consumers’ expectations.
New database for EU geographical indications
This new system will simplify the search for information about Geographical Indications and increase transparency for producers, national authorities and anyone curious about European GIs.
USA will inspect Brazilian meat plants
The USDA will verify if Brazilian pork and beef still fulfil the USA health requirements.
Inevitably, China drags the whole world
The rise in pork price is being so intense and important that the processing sector will have to make a superhuman effort and transfer the rises in price to the final product as soon as possible.
European pork exports record figures
The increase by 14% in the European pork exports to China make the total exports rise to a record figure for a month of January.
China: Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter
The MARD released its notice no.7 on ‘Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter’, recognizing that the detection of ASF in the slaughtering process is an effective means for cutting off the route of transmission of the virus.
Canada responding to the threat of ASF
New funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada.
Swine production in the EU: What will come in 2019?
Less slaughters, higher weights, similar meat production, increase of exports to China ...
Forecasts for Mexican pork production
Based on increasing consumer demand, stable feed prices and the modernization efforts of the Mexican industry, USDA forecasts an increase in pork production in 2019.
New UK Government import system for animal and animal products
The Government has launched a new ‘no deal’ notification system for businesses that import live animals from outside the EU.
Japan’s meat imports set another record volume in 2018
The 2017 full-year import figure already broke the 2 million metric ton barrier for the first time since records began in 1988, in 2018 this figure was exceeded.
Commission welcomes agreement to better protect geographical indications
With this political agreement, EU geographical indications can have improved protection at multilateral level.
US: Pork export volume just short of 2017 record
Pork export volume came up just short of the record set in 2017 while value slipped 1 percent year-over-year.
Food supply chain: Parliament's support to ban unfair trading practices
The European Parliament voted on a new set of EU rules that will ensure protection of 100% of European farmers as well as small and mid-range suppliers against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.