EU: New regulation for the classification of beef, pig and sheep carcasses
The Commission has just published a new delegated regulation providing derogations from the general obligation to classify carcasses to small scale establishments.
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Mexico and the EU negotiate health requirements to speed up bilateral trade in agri-food products
Health authorities in Mexico and the European Union raised the question of cooperation on issues such as animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance.
Spain: record in pork and pork processed products exports in the first trimester of 2017
Almost €1,226 million in sales, with China and France as the main destinations of Spanish pork.
Spain and France increase pork production in the first trimester of 2017
Together with Spain, France also increased significantly, displacing Poland to the fourth place.
Panama and Peru discontinue imports of meat from Colombia
The restrictions are due to a new outbreak of FMD in the Republic of Colombia.
Commission welcomes agreement on new rules for organic production
The negotiators of the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement to update the rules for organic production, thereby accommodating the needs of a growing sector.
Commission clears acquisition of both Zur Mühlen and Asset Groups by Clemens and Robert Tönnies
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of both Zur Mühlen Group and the Asset Group by Clemens Tönnies and Robert Tönnies, all based in Germany.
EU agri-food exports maintain strong performance
EU agri-food exports were €10.6 billion in April 2017, a level equal to the average of the last four years.
Joint Statement of USA, Canada and Mexico regarding Trilateral Agriculture meetings
Joint Statement of Secretary Perdue (U.S.), Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Canada) & Secretary Calzada (Mexico) Regarding Trilateral Agriculture Meetings in Savannah.
Chile: food quality and harmlessness collaboration agreement
The ACHIPIA and the CONICYT sign a collaboration agreement and propose a FONDEF IDeA thematic focus regarding food quality and harmlessness.
Japan weighs lower tariff on EU pork for trade deal
Japan applies three different tariff rates on imported pork, depending on price per kilogram.
Argentina carries out controls on pork refrigeration plants
For several weeks, the Ministry of Agro-industry, through the Undersecretariat of Agricultural Commercial Control (SUCCA), has been carrying out checks on several meat and pork refrigeration plants.
FAO Meat Price Index: modest price increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 171.7 points in May, up 2.5 points (1.5 percent) from April.
Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
Brazil and Poland agree to improve the agricultural products bilateral trade
Currently, Poland only sells 0.2% of its products to Brazil, and Brazilian exports represent 0.5% of the Polish imports.
New tool enhances price transparency along the food supply chain
How much of what consumers pay for food ends up in farmer's pockets? From farm to fork, food prices develop along the food supply chain, involving farmers, the food processing industry and retailers.
