New processing plants closed due to the presence of COVID-19 in workers
US companies Tyson and Cargill have temporarily closed some of their processing plants due to the presence of COVID-19 in several of their employees.
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China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.
US pork exports on record pace for February despite global challenges
U.S. pork exports posted the third largest month on record in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Chile will be able to export pork to the Caribbean Community market
After more than seven years of efforts by the Under-Secretariat for International Economic Relations, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the sector, Chile's poultry and pig processing plants have finally been authorized for export to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Nicaragua pork production increases
Over the last 5 years, Nicaragua has shown steady growth in pig production.
Canadian pork processing plant closes due to COVID-19 cases among workers
This temporary closure will affect nearly 1,000 employees.
China newly approves 450 pork companies for import
In an effort to ensure the safe supply of meat and pork in the domestic market during the COVID-19 epidemic, China approves hundreds of new companies for import.
Mexico: ensuring food supply during the COVID-19 emergency
In a virtual and face-to-face work meeting, the Secretary of Agriculture, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, ratified the priority for the Mexican Government to coordinate inter-institutional efforts with production and commercial chains for a sufficient supply to the markets.
EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
Vietnam government strives to lower pork prices
The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.
We are submerged in the pandemic. Who deserves some medals?
The price of pork in Spain is well above that of Europe. With a weekly slaughter of 1,000,000 head, how will coronavirus affect slaughterhouse workers or reduce purchasing from the hotel and catering industry?
COVID-19 USA: Assurance about food safety and supply
Frank Yiannas, from the FDA assures that the nation’s food and feed supply is safe and secure despite the pandemic.
The effects of garlic and dandelion in growing-finishing pig diets on the performance, carcass traits, and fatty acid composition of pork
Garlic and dandelion powder supplementation might improve growth performance and the fat quality of meat.
COVID-19: Ensuring free movement of food and supplies between South American countries
South American Ministers of Agriculture discussed the harmonization of standards to ensure the free movement of food and supplies.
Covid-19 EU: Border management measures to ensure the availability of goods
Member States should preserve the free circulation of all goods. They should guarantee the supply chain of perishable food products and livestock.
