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Ukraine cancels unnecessarily strict inspection requirements on imports of animals and animal products

13-Jan-2010
During summer 2009, Ukraine announced new inspection requirements which put European exports of animals and animal products at risk. These requirements were scheduled to enter into force on 14 January 2010. The European Commission immediately expressed concerns on this proposed measure and held co-operative and constructive discussions with the Ukrainian authorities. Early in January 2010 Ukraine announced the cancellation of its proposed inspection requirements.

Two Red Meat Market Leaders join forces

08-Jan-2010
Butina A/S and MPS Meat Processing Systems announce that MPS has acquired a majority shareholding in Butina A/S. Butina, and its 100% subsidiary Anitec, will continue to operate as an independent entity serving existing and new customers and partners.

Marfrig concludes Seara’s acquisition

07-Jan-2010
Marfrig Alimentos S.A. announces to shareholders and the market that the acquisition of the entire animal protein businesses in Brazil (poultry, pork and processed products) of Cargill Inc., represented by Seara Alimentos Ltda (including the Seara brand in Brazil and abroad, 12 plants in the value-added processed products segment and a port terminal) and its affiliated companies in Europe and Asia was concluded today.