New Zealand: Consultation on new animal welfare regulations
The regulations cover live animal exports, the care and conduct towards animals as well as surgical and painful procedures.
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Pork global production is forecast down
According to USDA, pork global production is forecast down 1 percent to 109,3 million tons.
Russia sharply increases pork import
For the period from 1 January to 27 March 2016, the imports of pork to the Russian Federation amounted to 47,300 tons, which is 1.6 times more than in the corresponding period last year.
EU pork exports to China more than doubled in 2015
Pork exports to China more than doubled (from €432 million to €934 million) in 2015 which demonstrates the importance of pig meat in EU exports to China.
FDA takes steps to withdraw approval of the swine drug carbadox
The drug may leave trace amounts of a carcinogenic residue.
How to communicate during a food crisis – EFSA shares guidelines
EFSA has now published recommendations for communicating during a crisis that can serve as a reference for the national food safety authorities of EU Member States.
USA: National Agricultural Biosecurity Center to help states to combat animal disease outbreaks
Collect information from states about what they learn from emergency preparedness exercises and how to improve future plans, then allow others with a need to know to access it.
Commissioner for Agriculture will visit China and Japan accompanied by a business delegation of European agri-food executives
Phil Hogan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, will visit China and Japan accompanied by a business delegation of more than 60 European agri-food executives from 15 Member States representing key sectors in EU trade with the two countries.
Production and prices forecasts for 2016
While expecting a decrease in the European production during the second half of 2016, the prices could rise. Nevertheless, it is expected that the rise for the full year will be rather moderate.
The cured ham market in Singapore
The ICEX has published a report on the cured ham market drafted by the Economy and Trade Office of the Spanish Embassy in Singapore.
Mexico opens market to Spanish pigmeat and could expand to other member states
Mexico has agreed to take supplies of fresh pigmeat and processed hams from Spain. Commissioner expects the go-ahead for fresh pigmeat from France and that there are good prospects for Germany, Romania and Italy.
AB Vista appoints new Technical Services and Sales Coordinator for North American market
The newest addition to the AB Vista team, Kendre Stringfellow, has been appointed as North America Technical Services and Sales Coordinator.
Number of abattoirs in England slaughtering pigs may be stabilising
The long-term trend of declining number of abattoirs in England slaughtering pigs may be stabilising.
EU-Mercosur trade negotiations
Several member states, opposed the presence of proposals of quotas on sensitive products in the European offer that will be passed on to Mercosur by the Commission in the coming months.
USA: FDA releases final rule to ensure food safety during transport
The FDA has finalized six of the seven major rules that implement the core of FSMA.
WAPPA Pig Day Out 2016
An insightful reflection by animal nutritionist Tony Edwards of ACE Livestock Consulting on how the past 30 years of research has benefited pork producers set the scene for a vibrant 2016 Pig Day Out