India pledges support on meat processing
India has pledged to offer privileges for local and foreign investors to invest in meat processing in the country to serve a huge potential domestic market and for export as well.
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Maternal Nutrition and Foetal Development
Low maternal feed levels cause a reduction in muscle fibre numbers, whereas enhanced maternal nutrition resulted in a higher number of muscle fibres in specific muscles.
United Kingdom - Processed pork exports booming
Bacon exports have more than tripled since January of last year. For the whole of 2008, they reached 31,000 tonnes, worth £72m. and are expected to remain at the same level in 2009.
“Albarragena” the first DNA-certified ham in the world
One of the most notable features of this reserve is the exceptional purity of Iberian pig chosen for these hams. A certificate confirming the purity of the breed has been confirmed through DNA testing conducted by researchers at genetics department of at the University of Cordoba. Each ham comes with its own DNA certificate.
United Kingdom: special measures as regards the private storage aid for pigmeat laid down
The Comission has decided to suspend the application of emergency support measures for the pigmeat market in form of private storage aid in United Kingdom
Ireland: special measures as regards the private storage aid for pigmeat laid down
The Comission has decided to suspend the application of emergency support measures for the pigmeat market in form of private storage aid in Ireland
Philippines - Gov’t hard-pressed to ensure enough meat for the holidays
Luzon faces increasing prospects of a meat shortage this Christmas, as the government falls short of target hog and poultry importations and Central Mindanao, a key producer of hog meat, not having enough for the country’s northern regions.
Romania - Significant improvement of the classical swine fever
SCoFCAH supported unanimously a Commission draft Decision amending the rules on classical swine fever (CSF) in the light of the significant improvement of the disease situation in Romania.
China to lift swine flu-inspired ban on US pork
Chinese officials have agreed to lift the ban on U.S. pork imports they imposed last spring out of fear of swine flu.
USA - Pork production sets record high for September
Pork production totaled 2.00 billion pounds, up 1 percent from the previous year. Hog kill totaled 9.94 million head, down slightly from September 2008. The average live weight was up 4 pounds from the previous year, at 270 pounds.
Belgium – Slaughterhouse closed due to the presence of Salmonella Ohio
On October 15 this year the Federal Agency for Safety in the Food Chain (AFSCA) suspended the slaughter of pigs at a slaughterhouse in Liege due to a sharp increase in carcasses contaminated with Salmonella Ohio.
Vietnam pushes to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry
Due to growing concern over food safety along with a rising demand for hygiene, the Vietnamese government is pushing to reform and modernize its meat processing industry.
Vietnam pushes to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry
The Vietnamese government is pushing to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry. The push to build more modern slaughter houses, offer investment incentives to private operators, and impose tough laws and standards indicates growing demand for modern meat processing technology. ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is expanding its meat-processing profile to satisfy this demand.
VIV Europe 2010 back to its roots in Utrecht
VIV Europe 2010 will take place from April 20 - 22, 2010 in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands. The international exhibition on innovative animal husbandry aims to be the ultimate meeting place for international top decision makers in the feed to meat industry. This year two special themes with related conferences will be presented at the exhibition, Eggs! and Meat Safety. Up to 400 companies from 32 different countries have already booked a stand, covering about 75 % of the total exhibition floor.
United Kingdom - Meat helps drive food export charge
Meat has helped drive a recession-defying increase in UK food exports so far this year, latest figures show.
Industry and government come together to make food safer for Canadians
Leaders across the Canadian food industry and government are coming together to share information and learn about emerging technologies and science, in order to produce safer food for Canadians.
