EU political agreement on geographical indications
The political agreement on geographical indications strengthens the protection of quality food and improves producer rewards and the EU's food leadership.
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New geographical indication from Croatia - 'Meso turopoljske svinje'
‘Meso turopoljske svinje' is the fresh meat and other edible parts of the carcass of castrated males and of females of the autochthonous Turopolje pig breed.
France reaffirms ban on the use of meat nominations for products of plant origin
The Minister reaffirms the prohibition of using names for foods of plant origin that are reminiscent of foods of animal origin.
Spanish agri-food exports reached record figure in 2022
Agri-food and fishery exports reached a record €68,018 million in 2022, an increase of 13.1% over 2021.
EU: Better protection of quality agricultural products
The European Parliament adopted its position for talks on new rules on EU geographical indications for agricultural products.
Japan reopens market to heat-processed pork from Italy
Excludes pork from areas affected by African swine fever.
Chile approves bill on the use of the term "meat"
The bill in Chile prohibits the use of the word "meat" to describe hamburgers, chorizos, and sausages of vegetable origin.
European pork exports fell 15%
EU pork exports fell by 15% in 2022, largely due to a 40% decrease in exports to China, the leading destination.
ASF: South Korea recognizes EU regionalization measures
The Republic of Korea recognizes the strict regionalization measures adopted by the EU to combat outbreaks of African swine fever.
France bans the sale of vegetable products under meat names
As of October 1, it will no longer be possible to sell vegetable products under the denomination of meat products.
European pork exports decrease nearly 30%
The decline in exports to China has led to a significant decrease in total EU pork exports.
EU: drop in reported zoonotic diseases
EU One Health report: drop in reported zoonotic diseases in humans and foodborne outbreaks in 2020.
Peru bans travelers from bringing pork products into the country
The entry of porcine ingredients in luggage represents a high risk for the introduction of African swine fever.
Spanish agri-food exports hit an all-time record high
Agri-food and fishery exports reached an all-time high in 2020, driven by foreign sales of pork and fruit.
United Kingdom seeks to reduce meat consumption
The United Kingdom will accelerate its carbon emissions reduction target, including measures such as reducing meat and dairy consumption.
Spanish pork exports keep climbing
Spanish exports of pork and pork products remain unstoppable with a 19% increase between January and October 2020.
