Netherlands- Sharp fall of production and exports
Exports are down 14.3% for the first six months of the year. This still represents 416,000 t. of pork.
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Canada - New market access for Canadian beef and pork in Panama
Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Federal Agriculture Minister, Gerry Ritz, today confirmed that Panama has approved Canada's meat inspection system.
Pig Production in Brazil: exports, production costs and future prospects (2/2)
Brazil is the fourth biggest producer of meat in the world and the biggest exporter. The country has maintained this position since 2007 and this reflects the effort of Brazilian producers and the government in the areas of genetics, nutrition, management and attention to worldwide quality standards.
S. Korea lifts live hog import ban as flu fears ease
South Korea said on Tuesday it would resume imports of live swine from North America, lifting a ban imposed since the outbreak of H1N1 flu in April.
China - Pork prices rebound on state reserves
China’s National Statistic Bureau's latest report stated that as at the end of July, domestic pork prices showed a consecutive upward trend for eight weeks.
Portuguese Pig Producers Choose UK Breeding Stock
UK pig genetics and breeding stock will soon be distributed throughout Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guiné Bissau and Cabo Verde. This follows the signing of a new contract between UK based pig breeding specialists JSR and Portuguese boar stud Sociedade Técnica de Investigação do Porco Lda.
Designed Genetics Inc. / Genetiporc Strategic Alliance
Genetiporc and Designed Genetics Inc., two leading swine genetic companies, are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance aimed at marketing their respective products and programs in targeted Canadian, U.S, and International markets.
R&D - Key rules for a greater return
A report last year by Quantech Solutions studied the commitment to research and development across a range of industries by comparing the ratio of research spend to operating profit for 850 companies across a range of sectors.
EU Commission publishes annual report on US trade
The European Commission has published its annual report on barriers to trade and investment in the United States. The report focuses on some key trade barriers and measures that prevent EU exporters from tapping into the full potential of the US market. It notes some continuing concerns and highlights a number of new barriers introduced in 2008.
Philippines - Drop in production to bring up pork prices
Pork prices in the Philippines are likely to go up as backyard pig production continues to fall due to diseases and rising production costs.
Thailand - Thai food production drops 3.5% in first half this year
Thailand’s food production fell 3.5% in the first six months of this year as the credit crunch lowered demand for food products.
Philippines - NMIS to issue licenses to meat processors
Philippine meat processors will no longer need to secure a license from the Bureau of Food and Drugs, but need only to get accreditation from the National Meat Inspection Service once the administrative order to eliminate the functional overlap is signed.
US - House approves new food-safety laws
The House on Thursday passed legislation to require more frequent inspections of food-processing plants and to give the government the authority to order the recall of tainted foods.
Data loggers fitted as standard on ARM buildings
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings is now fitting data loggers as standard to its new pig buildings. These will enable the buildings’ performance to be independently monitored.
Sanofi-aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
Agreement includes option for sanofi-aventis to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in new equally owned joint venture with the new Merck. Future joint venture would be a global leader in animal health
Alternatives to fish meal for piglets
Fish meal has always been the main source and the preferred choice of nutritionists for quality protein, above all in the formulation of feed for the youngest ages.