The Commission approves new geographical indication from Poland
The Commission has approved the addition of one new product from Poland to the quality register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI).
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Meat production grows in Russia
During the first 4 months of 2017, meat production in Russia has increased by 3.2%.
The WTO’s website grants access to the countries’ origin regulations
This international organization has provided its users with more information about these criteria in the face of the proliferation of regional trade agreements and the implementation of different sets of origin regulations in a growing number of countries.
"Huge opportunities" for EU agri-food exporters in Japan trade deal
European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan has welcomed the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan as a "great new opportunity for our exporting agri-food producers".
Wheat and meat push FAO Food Price Index higher in June
Global food commodity prices rose in June, led by wheat and meat prices.
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.
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.
