United Kingdom - More processed pigmeat imported
In the first half of this year there was a significant growth in imports of processed pigmeat, the largest increase being from the Netherlands.
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The effect of castration method and dietary raw potato starch supply on sensory quality of pork
The use of raw potato starch in the finishing diets may reduce boar taint perception in entire males, however boar taint it is not completely reduced
Maple Leaf Foods Unveils State-of-the-Art Food Innovation Centre
Maple Leaf Foods today revealed its ThinkFOOD! Centre, a state-of-the-art culinary innovation facility and the only one of its kind in Canada. It offers an unprecedented and holistic approach to creative thinking and collaboration to facilitate accelerated innovation and growth across Maple Leaf's global bakery and protein businesses.
South Korea reopens to British pork
An important market for pork has been re-opened following lengthy negotiations. South Korea used to be a valuable export market which was closed following the last outbreak of foot and mouth, in 2007.
Brazil extends support for swine producers
With the aim of maintaining support for the commercialization of pig meat, the National Monetary Council of Brazil has decided to extend the Special Credit Line, made available to swine producers last February, until the 30th of September 2010.
USA - Minnesota Soybean Producers step up support of pork
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has decided to increase its financial support for pork exports by funding specific marketing campaigns in key markets such as Japan, Mexico and South Korea.
Ukraine bans pig imports from Northern Ireland
The State Veterinary Medicine Committee has banned from September 29, 2009 the pig and pig product imports to Ukraine from Northern Ireland.
Philippines to import 20,000 tons of pork to avert shortage
An expected tight supply of pork in the coming holiday season amid low production has prompted the government, private traders and even hog raisers to agree to import an additional 20,000 metric tons (MT) this year.
Japan to buy domestic pork to boost prices after demand drops
Japan, the world’s largest pork importer, will purchase about 70,000 swine carcasses from local herds to boost prices after an economic slump cut consumption and sent stockpiles of the meat to the highest level in 20 years.
USA - Plan proposed to help U.S. dairy, pork producers
The nation’s top state agriculture officials have offered the federal government a new proposal, called “Meat the Need,” to help the nation’s embattled dairy and pork farmers.
China revamps design code for pig slaughterhouses
A new code of design for pig slaughterhouses was recently released by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and AQSIQ.
FAO - Food production will have to increase by 70 percent
Producing 70 percent more food for an additional 2.3 billion people by 2050 while at the same time combating poverty and hunger, using scarce natural resources more efficiently and adapting to climate change are the main challenges world agriculture will face in the coming decades, according to an FAO discussion paper.
Canada - Creation of Canadian standard for pork quality recommended
Participants in a Canadian pork industry trade mission that traveled to Japan are endorsing the creation of a Canadian pork industry standard aimed specifically at satisfying the demands of that market.
United Kingdom - Top multiples sign-up to campaign
Tesco and Morrisons have signed up to a campaign to improve country of origin labelling on meat products. The retail giants have agreed to back the Conservative Party’s ‘Honest Food’ campaign and provide more information to consumers about where its meat products come from.
Cargill re-launches Tender Choice® branded pork products
Cargill Meat Solutions today announced the re-launch of Tender Choice® branded pork products - the company's premium enhanced pork brand.
EU - Flu fears sees China restricts pork imports
The European Union's health chief said Wednesday that China had slapped restrictions on pork imports from four member states over swine flu concerns.
