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Canada recognizes equivalence of Mexico's meat inspection system

Canada has endorsed the equivalence of Mexico's Federal Inspection Type (TIF) system for beef, pork, and poultry products, ensuring the continuity and expansion of Mexican meat exports to the Canadian market.

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Energy consumption and quality improvement of frozen pork using NaCl refrigerant with three amino acids in contact immersion freezing

This study provides a new refrigerant for contact immersion freezing in the meat industry.

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The role of carcass processing (hot vs. cold boning) on pork belly morphological and mechanical characteristics

The carcass processing method and refrigerated storage time influence the belly quality.

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Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan

The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.

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WOAH recognizes Argentina's foot-and-mouth disease free status

The World Organization for Animal Health delivered the official certificate in Paris.

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Singapore opens its market to Paraguayan meats

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

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Argentina's swine industry presented its strategic plan 2025-2032

The Argentine Swine Federation outlined a federal, productive, and sanitary agenda to boost the sector with ambitious goals, concrete actions, and strong public-private articulation.

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Colombia moves to expand agri-food exports to China

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

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Alliance to transform agri-food trade in Mexico

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Confederation of Grocery Center Merchants' Associations (Conacca) announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming Mexico's agri-food trade model and strengthening national food sovereignty.

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Cooking loss estimation of semispinalis capitis muscle of pork butt using a deep neural network on hyperspectral data

Nondestructive prediction of the quality properties of pork butts can be achieved using hyperspectral images obtained from the semispinalis capitis muscle.

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U.S. approves faster line speeds for pork processing

These reforms will strengthen U.S. food production, reduce costs for producers, and support a more resilient supply chain.

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Cooperl and Völur join forces to revolutionize pork production with artificial intelligence

Cooperl will implement Völur’s artificial intelligence (AI) solution to optimize carcass sorting and cutting to meet inventory levels and maximize revenue.

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Spain: Video surveillance in slaughterhouses now required by law

Slaughterhouses must have a video surveillance system that will allow for additional animal welfare checks.

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FSIS releases new guideline to control Salmonella

FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter.

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