Resveratrol supplementation on meat quality of finishing pigs
The use of resveratrol in growing diets may enhance muscle antioxidative capacity.
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European Union: The Council took stock of Commission reports regarding the mandatory indication of the country of origin
Most of the member states welcomed the publication of those reports by the Commission. They pointed out the need for an in-depth analysis of the reports.
European Union: agreement on a general approach on a proposal for a regulation on organic farming
The agreement on organic production and labelling of organic products will make it possible to launch negotiations between the Parliament and the Council.
Russia may extend the embargo on agricultural products
According to Medvedev, Russia introduced the embargo for a year, that is, until August 8, 2015. Russian subsequent actions will depend on what partners choose to do.
China vows "zero tolerance" of food safety crime
China's top legislature on April 24 adopted an amendment to the Food Safety Law that gives the heaviest penalties yet to offenders. It will go into effect on Oct. 1.
Canada regains market access for live swine to Chile
The Harper Government has re-established market access to Chile for live swine, a market that industry estimates was worth approximately $350,000 in 2013.
Poland: Egypt allows the import of Polish pork
Egypt joins, together with Macedonia and Singapore, the countries that allow the importation of Polish pork after the detection of African swine fever in the first three countries mentioned.
United States: House passes bill to repeal mandatory COOL for beef, pork, and chicken
Lawmakers voted 300-131 to repeal COOL.
TTIP: Rapporteur Lange welcomes postponement of vote
Martin Schulz decided to refer the 116 amendments tabled to the report back to the Committee on International Trade, for consideration and a vote on whether they are to be put to a plenary vote.
FAO Food Price Index falls to its lowest value since September 2009
The May decline was driven by a 3.8 percent monthly drop in the cereal price index, a 2.9 percent drop in the dairy price index and a one percent drop in the meat price index.
Mexico has been declared free of Classical Swine Fever
Mexico became one of the first countries in the world to be declared free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties [OIE] in French).
WH Group Announces Sale of Campofrio Stake for US$354 Million
Smithfield Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WH Group Limited announced the sale of its entire equity interest in Campofrio to Alfa for $354 million in cash.
Spain: the food and agriculture sector exports balance improves
Among the most exported products we have fresh pork, olive oil, wine, oranges and strawberries.
The inclusion of Duroc breed in maternal line affects pork quality and fatty acid profile
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of including different percentages of Duroc breed in maternal line and gender on meat quality and intramuscular and subcutaneous fatty acid composition.
Spain: increase in pig slaughterings
The statistical data of the Ministry of Agriculture show an increase by 8.37% in pig slaughterings during the first trimester of 2015.
Settled in the uncertainty or it is not the time for optimism
Although the European exports have behaved well so far this year (the Russian embargo has been compensated), this is not enough: the weather has not favoured the BBQs in Germany and it is still too early for the summer pork consumption in the south European coasts.
