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The Caribbean countries will put an end to the embargo on Brazilian meat
The Secretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies (MAPA) of Brazil, Mr. Odilson Ribeiro e Silva, held a meeting with representatives from the embassies of these countries.
Chinese importers visit Mexico to buy pork
The goal is the initial export of some 750 tonnes of pork and 200 tonnes of beef per month.
Phil Hogan leads delegation of EU food and drink firms to Canada
Phil Hogan, EU agriculture and rural development commissioner, will lead a delegation of 60 EU food and beverage producers and associations to Canada from 1-3 May 2017 to promote quality food and beverage products from Europe.
South Korea: opening of its market to the Brazilian pork from Santa Catarina
The excellent health status of the livestock in Santa Catarina has been decisive in the negotiations.
Philippines: Tight supply pushing up pork prices
Supply of pork is tight due to the continuing decline in the number of backyard farmers over the past few years. This has resulted in the significantly higher suggested retail price of the commodity in the local market.
Evaluating dietary inclusion of a herbal extract mixture and different oils effects on pig performance and meat quality
Fatty acid profile and sensorial properties of meat can be improved by dietary plant extract supplementation in growing pigs.
Mexico signs an alliance with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Mexico is the first country to sign this alliance. It is expected that this partnership becomes a model for other countries to harmonise the certification.
WH Group strengthens its innovative vision with the launch of a New antibiotic-free product line by Smithfield Foods
The antibiotic-free pork products are available in ham cuts, fresh and packaged pork cuts like breakfast bacon and sausage.
Brazil-Russia: agreement to increase the bilateral agrifood products trade
Currently, the agrifood products trade between both countries reaches USD5 billion.
USA: Campylobacter, Salmonella led bacterial foodborne illnesses in 2016
CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) report provides the most up-to-date information about foodborne illnesses in the United States.
Panama establishes a stricter control for pork imports
This measure puts an end to the proration mechanism for pork imports.
Brazil will set the rules for compartmentalisation in pigs
The system is planned to be adopted in a year and a half at the most, and it will be voluntary.
Lithuania seeks to speed up food exports to China
In recent years, Lithuanian diplomats and officials have been trying to help food producers gain access to Chinese market amid efforts to diversify food exports.
Imports of organic products subject to new EU electronic certification system
A new system of electronic certification to better monitor imports of organic products becomes applicable tomorrow, making the EU a global leader in traceability and in the collection of reliable data on trade of these products.
EFSA publishes the 2015 European Union report on pesticide residues in food
Food consumed in the European Union continues to be largely free of pesticide residues or to contain residues that fall within legal limits.
