European Union: Re-opening of the US market for imports of EU beef from January 2015
This re-opening of the market is a welcome first step to abolish the disproportionate and unjustified US ban that followed the BSE crisis of the 1990's.
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Mexico: seventh largest producer of animal protein in the world
Mexico is the tenth largest producer of pork, with an annual output of 1.2 million tons.
Intramuscular fat and quality of fresh pork meat
Dr. Enric Esteve’s presentation on the Sponsor Day seminar on animal feeding. Dr Esteve is the director of the Monogastrics Nutrition subprogram at IRTA. The conference was held in IRTA Mas de Bover in Constantí (Tarragona, Spain) on 16th May 2014.
Russia was authorized to export animal products to Angola
The Russian products may enter the Angolan market in the beginning of the following year.
European Union: outcome of a trilateral ministerial meeting on animal welfare
Some member states noted that considering the high level of EU standards for animal welfare, reciprocity should be requested from third countries exporting to the EU.
Chile: important increase of the pork exports to Russia
During the first nine months of 2014 the Chilean pork exports to Russia have increased by 88.8%.
European Union: some member states call for temporary private storage aid for pigmeat
Commission will review this demand at the beginning of next year in light of the evolution in this sector.
Belgium: wild boar meat contamination with Trichinella spiralis
The Belgian Food Chain Safety Agency (AFSCA) has reported that the presence of Trichinella spiralis in wild boar meat is being studied.
Mexico: elimination of tariffs on pork product imports
No tariffs will be imposed on imports of carcasses or half carcasses, hams, shoulders and on-the-bone cuts.
Belarus: temporary restrictions on export of non-heat treated pork products to Russia
Belarusian Veterinary Services imposed temporary restrictions on export of non-heat treated pork products to Russia.
EU consumers to benefit from better labelling as of 13 December 2014
As of 13 December 2014, new EU food labelling rules, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in 2011, will ensure that consumers receive clearer.
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will provide new market access opportunities for Canadian exports of beef and pork.
EU meat production is expected to increase
According to "Prospects for EU agricultural markets and income 2014-2024", EU meat production is expected to increase to 44.9 million tonnes.
Mexico: pork per capita consumption increases
Pork consumption in Mexico has grown by almost 600 grammes in the last year, going from 16 to 16.6 kg.
InterPIG - Costs of pig meat production
The average cost of production in the EU was £1.56/kg deadweight, a six per cent increase in sterling terms compared to 2012.
Mexico and Canada: strategic association to improve competitiveness
The goal is to strengthen market opportunities, and facilitate and encourage the cooperation, investment and trade of food and agriculture products.
