FAO: world cereal supplies boosted by record crops in 2014
The cereal output estimate for 2014 was raised to 2 544 million tonnes mainly due to a larger than anticipated maize harvest in the European Union.
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Genes Diffusion takes over the activity of ReproQuest and creates GenePro.
As of March 31, 2015, the Genes Diffusion Group has formalized the establishing of activity in American society ReproQuest
Spain: The Spanish meat industry is growing abroad
In 2014, it exported 1.7 million tons worth €4,467 M worldwide.
United States: USDA awards 36 Food Safety Grants, including $6.7 million for antimicrobial resistance
NIFA made the awards through the AFRI Food Safety program to protect consumers from microbial and chemical contaminants that may occur in the food chain, from production to consumption.
FAO food price index drops again in March
The FAO Food Price Index continued to decline in March, dropping 1.5 percent from February and 18.7 percent (40 points) below its level a year earlier.
World Health Day 2015: the event focuses on the importance of food safety
The theme for World Health Day 2015 provides the perfect opportunity to emphasise the importance of the animal health and public health services working together at national level to ensure food safety throughout the food chain.
Smithfield Foods Plans $12 Million Investment in Cudahy, Wisconsin Facility
The plant is expected to be fully operational by December 2015
Topigs Norsvin introduces online Sow Feed Monitor
The Topigs Norsvin Sow Feed Monitor is an online tool that offers nutritionists and farmers the possibility to make a comparison between the average sow herd condition and Topigs Norsvin’s sow condition recommendations.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition Appoints New Swine Product Manager
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce the appointment of David Saornil as new Swine Product Manager.
Korea: significant increase in FMD outbreaks
Since the resurgence of the disease in December last year, there are already 121 confirmed outbreaks.
Spain: the agrifood sector exports represent 17% of the foreign trade
The agrifood, fishing and forestry exports have grown from 15.4% to 17% of the total of the foreign trade in 2014.
European Union: latest information on pork private storage
According to the last report, up to 30 March, grants for storage have been requested for a total of 43,523 tonnes of pork.
European Union: new rules on labelling the origin of fresh meat apply
New rules on the labelling of fresh, chilled or frozen meat (from sheep, goats, pigs and poultry) will apply from 1 April 2015.
Updated model EPR templates available from BPEX
The revised Environmental Permitting Regulations model templates, designed to help producers with applications for a permit, are now available to all producers through the BPEX website.
United States: National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The Plan is designed to guide action by public health, healthcare, and veterinary partners in a common effort to address urgent and serious drug-resistant threats that affect people in the U.S. and around the world.
Axcelera-P wins product innovation award at FIGAN show in Spain
Axcelera-P is a new technology for pigs that when offered from day 4 to weaning is shown to switch on lifetime performance in pigs, delivering significantly heavier pigs.