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.
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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.
USA - Senate bill tackles meat, poultry pathogens and labeling
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has presented a bill that would amend USDA inspection rules to mandate pathogen treatment and expand labeling requirements on meat and poultry.
UK - FVO finds hygiene failings
Inspectors from the EU’s Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) found “serious shortcomings” in two of the 12 food premises visited during a mission to audit whether official controls were being applied across the UK meat and milk sectors.
The significance of diet, slaughter weight and aging time on pork colour and colour stability
Meat colour and colour stability in pork may be affected by dietary composition
Japan, China, S.Korea sign food safety memorandum
Health ministers from Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to step up efforts to ensure food safety following concerns over pesticide-tainted Chinese-made dumplings.
European Union - Promotion of EU agricultural products outside the EU
The European Commission has approved measures to provide information on, and to promote agricultural products in third countries.
China lifts ban on pork imports from US, Canada, Mexico
China had lifted import bans on pork products from the United States, Canada and Mexico, the country's top quarantine authorities said Tuesday.
Sweden - Labelling scheme for pig farms
Sweden's Pig farming industry agreed Friday to introduce a system of certification of pig farms to ensure they follow Swedish animal husbandry laws.
