Russia set to reduce dependence on food imports
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday approved a plan to boost domestic food production and reduce the country's dependence on imports.
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Czech Republic - Meat production drops by 7.2%
Domestic meat production decreased by 7.2 percent year-on-year to 556,066 tonnes in slaughter weight last year, with pork production falling most, the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) announced Friday.
Vietnam to restructure its livestock industry
Vietnam plans to restructure its livestock industry to ensure sufficient meat production for the growing populations and lift its competitiveness in the overseas market.
Brazil – The Ministry will initiate audits in the states interested in exporting pig meat to Europe
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will make audits in the agriculture and livestock defense systems in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais.
Belarus sets out rules for allocating pork tariff quotas in 2010
The Government of Belarus has laid down the rules for allocating tariff quotas for pork import in 2010. The relevant resolution has been adopted by the Council of Ministers.
Mexico - The top volume destination for U.S. pork
Despite very difficult economic conditions, Mexico will finish 2009 as the leading volume and value market for U.S. beef exports and the top volume destination for U.S. pork.
USA - Vilsack announces millions to promote U.S. food and Ag exports
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday announced the allocation of $234.5 million to 70 U.S. trade organizations to help promote American food and agricultural products overseas.
Tyson Adjusts Growing Case-Ready Meats Business; Company shifts some production to Southern plants
The continued growth of case-ready beef and pork sales in the Southern U.S. has prompted Tyson Foods, Inc. to make some adjustments in operations, company officials reported today. The changes are expected to enable the company to make more effective use of its existing case-ready production capacity.
Mexico again delays new combo bin inspections
Mexico's agricultural agency, SAGARPA, will delay until March 15 the implementation of new inspection procedures for U.S. meat products entering Mexico in combo bins.
European Union - EU to launch FTA negotiations with individual ASEAN countries
EU Member States just gave the green light for the Commission to pursue negotiations towards free trade agreements (FTAs) with individual countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Ireland - Minister Smith publishes report of Inter-Agency Review Group established to examine the Dioxin Contamination Incident
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, today published the report of the Inter-Agency Review Group, chaired by Dr Patrick Wall, Associate Professor of Public Health at UCD established to examine the dioxin contamination incident, which occurred at the end of 2008.
John Morrell to Close Sioux City, Iowa Plant
John Morrell & Co., a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced that it would permanently close its hog processing and fresh meat fabrication plant located in Sioux City, Iowa, effective April 20, 2010. The Sioux City plant processes hogs and produces boneless loins and other fresh pork products.
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan - Pork import limits set for 2010
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan established a customs union in early December to simplify trade among them. A single set of customs tariffs goes into effect January 1, 2010.
Brazil – Increase in pig meat exports
In 2009, Brazilian exports of pig meat reached 607.49 thousand tons, which is an increase of 14.75% in volume compared to the same period of the previous year, although the value dropped by 17.09%.
Vietnam’s meat productions grows modestly
Beef production in Vietnam posted the highest growth in 2009 followed by poultry and pork, official statistics showed.
Netherlands - Meat consumption up in 2009
The latest preliminary figures for meat consumption in Holland, published by PVE, show a general increase.
