Russia - Increase in poultry and pork production
Poultry production in 2009 increased by 318,000 tonnes, while red meat by 550,000 tonnes.
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Supplementation with high-oleic sunflower oil and alpha-tocopheryl acetate: Effects on pork meat lipids
Vitamin E acetate supplementation in high-oleic sunflower oil may improve meat lipid stability
South Korea to export pork to Hong Kong starting next week
South Korea will begin commercial exports of pork to Hong Kong for the first time ever starting next week, the government said Wednesday.
Zhongpin Opens New Prepared Pork Plant in Changge on December 26, 2009
Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today announced it started production in its new prepared pork products plant in Changge, in Henan province, on December 26, 2009.
Cherkizovo’s products are awarded 12 medals for quality
Cherkizovo OJS, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is pleased to announce that it has recently won several gold, silver and bronze awards for its high quality products.
European Union - EFSA publishes results of survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs in the EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the results of an EU-wide survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs. The survey indicates that Salmonella is commonly detected in holdings with breeding pigs in most EU Member States.
USA - October beef, pork exports show growing momentum
Pork exports achieved their second-best month of 2009, according to the latest statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
UK pork industry to draw up labelling code of practice
A new code of practice on the labelling of pork and pork products is to be drawn up following agreement by pig producers, processors, major food retailers, and the food service sector.
Maple Leaf Foods Announces Food Safety Advisory Council
Maple Leaf Foods today announced the establishment of its Food Safety Advisory Council, a team of independent experts that will increase the Company's access to global knowledge and expertise in areas of food safety practices, microbiology, technology and public health.
South Africa – Increase in pork consumption
Pork consumption has increased over the past ten years, from 119.200 tonnes to 189.900 tonnes in 2008 (+ 59 %).
Russia sets 2010 meat import quotas
Russia has set its meat import quotas for 2010. The pork quota will be limited to 500,000 metric tons including 27,900 tons of trimmings.
Netherlands - Scientists grow pork meat in a laboratory
Experts in Holland used cells from a live pig to replicate growth in a petri dish.
USA - USMEF’s branded products promotion program to begin new fiscal year
Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency. Small U.S. meat companies, however, may have an uphill battle in making their brand names familiar to international buyers.
Neogen acquires Gen-Probe’s BioKits food safety business
Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has acquired the BioKits food safety business of San Diego, Calif.-based Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ: GPRO). The acquisition includes more than 50 test kits for food allergens, meat and fish speciation, and plant genetics.
European Union - Commission regulation: food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1161/2009 of 30 November 2009 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses.
Philippines - Govt Prescribes Pork and Chicken Prices
The government announced suggested retail prices (SRP) for pork, chicken and also sugar during the holiday season, to be implemented in Metro Manila initially.
