Belarus: measures to restore pork production
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko gave the relevant instructions at the government session held on 22 September to review the measures designed to restore pork production.
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New method for ascertaining the presence of sodium and calcium in meat products
Recently, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a new assay method.
Belarus' meat import quota doubled until year end
The parties agreed to coordinate the increase in Belarus' import quotas for pork from 20,000 tonnes to 40,000 tonnes.
European Union: € 39 million support for the promotion of agricultural products
The European Commission has approved 27 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries.
EU: laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin for human consumption
The transport to another establishment of non-skinned or non-scalded and non-depilated feet of ungulates should therefore be allowed by the competent authority.
European Union: new specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat
The OJEU has published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1114/2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat.
US: The cost of the foodborne illnesses during 2013
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the USDA has announced new data about the estimated costs of the main foodborne illnesses cases recorded in US in 2013.
United States: pork industry launches new common audit to ensure animal care and food safety
The overarching goal of the common audit process is to provide consumers greater assurance of the care taken by farmers and pork processors to improve animal well-being and food safety.
Dietary crude protein reduction and AA supplementation affects tissue fatty acid composition in pigs
Fatty acid composition of pork lean and fat may be altered by reducing dietary CP and supplementing AA.
Progress of the microbiological food control regulations in Central America
The regulation will be binding when the Economic Integration Council of Ministers sanctions it.
Thailand starts pork export to Russia
On the results of inspection of meat processing plants conducted by the Rosselkhoznadzor on September 29 — October 10, various establishments obtained the right for pork export to Russia.
Brazil: the pork exports drop in terms of volume but increase in terms of value
During the first nine months of 2014, the Brazilian pork exports have added up to a total of 362,165 tonnes for a value of USD1,140 million.
Brazil: almost 40% of the pork exports are sold to Russia
In September they represented 39.60% of Brazil’s exports.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
FAO: world production of pigmeat is anticipated to grow in 2014
According to the latest edition of FAO's biannual Food Outlook report, world production of pigmeat is anticipated to grow by 1.4 percent to 116.1 million tonnes in 2014, aided by lower feed costs.
Spain: consumption of the different kinds of meat
During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.
