Americas | UPDATE 1-Mexico eases ban on Canadian beef importsMexico eased a b...
Americas
UPDATE 1-Mexico eases ban on Canadian beef imports
Mexico eased a ban on Canadian beef and cattle imports imposed in May during a "mad cow" disease scare, and will consider importing some beef products, the government said.
CANADA/MEXICO: Mexico to ease ban on imports of Canadian beef
Mexico is to partially lift its ban on imports of Canadian beef after the US made a similar move late last week. Although specific details were not available, an official with the Canadian Embassy said Mexico had eased its ban on Canadian beef “exactly like the US did,” reported Dow Jones Commodities Service.
Mexico follows USDA's lead on Canadian beef
Mexican trade officials have followed the lead of USDA, announcing late Monday that Mexico planned to partially lift a ban on Canadian beef products while keeping its border closed to live cattle imports.
Mexico to Ease Ban on Imports of Canadian Beef
Mexico is to partially lift its ban on imports of Canadian beef after the US made a similar move late last week. Although specific details were not available, an official with the Canadian Embassy said Mexico had eased its ban on Canadian beef exactly like the US did, reported Dow Jones Commodities Service.
Europe
UPDATE 3-EU hopeful of reaching farm trade deal with US
The European Union said on Monday it was "moderately optimistic" of reaching a farm trade deal this week with the United States which could help break a deadlock in world trade talks ahead of a key summit.
USA
Producers split on decision for Canadian trade resumption
Last week's announcement by the Agriculture Department that it would begin accepting applications for import permits for Canadian boxed boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age is getting mixed reviews from American beef producers. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association said Monday that USDA's move, which sets the stage for an all-out lifting of the three-month ban on Canadian beef, is prudent, while R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America said it viewed the decision with skepticism.
US '04 beef output down on Canada cattle ban-USDA
Continued restrictions on Canadian exports of live cattle to the United States because of mad cow concerns will reduce American beef production next year and will support cattle prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Maine scientist using blueberries to improve taste of reheated meat
It's not some sort of funky fusion concept, but a serious research project that the food scientist at the University of Maine has been working on for two years in an effort to make reheated meat taste better and improve the sales of Maine berries.
Industry Responds
Meat and beef industry leaders comment on USDA's decision to partially lift the ban on Canadian beef imports.
Americas
UPDATE 1-Mexico eases ban on Canadian beef imports
Mexico eased a ban on Canadian beef and cattle imports imposed in May during a "mad cow" disease scare, and will consider importing some beef products, the government said.
CANADA/MEXICO: Mexico to ease ban on imports of Canadian beef
Mexico is to partially lift its ban on imports of Canadian beef after the US made a similar move late last week. Although specific details were not available, an official with the Canadian Embassy said Mexico had eased its ban on Canadian beef “exactly like the US did,” reported Dow Jones Commodities Service.
Mexico follows USDA's lead on Canadian beef
Mexican trade officials have followed the lead of USDA, announcing late Monday that Mexico planned to partially lift a ban on Canadian beef products while keeping its border closed to live cattle imports.
Mexico to Ease Ban on Imports of Canadian Beef
Mexico is to partially lift its ban on imports of Canadian beef after the US made a similar move late last week. Although specific details were not available, an official with the Canadian Embassy said Mexico had eased its ban on Canadian beef exactly like the US did, reported Dow Jones Commodities Service.
Europe
UPDATE 3-EU hopeful of reaching farm trade deal with US
The European Union said on Monday it was "moderately optimistic" of reaching a farm trade deal this week with the United States which could help break a deadlock in world trade talks ahead of a key summit.
USA
Producers split on decision for Canadian trade resumption
Last week's announcement by the Agriculture Department that it would begin accepting applications for import permits for Canadian boxed boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age is getting mixed reviews from American beef producers. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association said Monday that USDA's move, which sets the stage for an all-out lifting of the three-month ban on Canadian beef, is prudent, while R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America said it viewed the decision with skepticism.
US '04 beef output down on Canada cattle ban-USDA
Continued restrictions on Canadian exports of live cattle to the United States because of mad cow concerns will reduce American beef production next year and will support cattle prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Maine scientist using blueberries to improve taste of reheated meat
It's not some sort of funky fusion concept, but a serious research project that the food scientist at the University of Maine has been working on for two years in an effort to make reheated meat taste better and improve the sales of Maine berries.
Industry Responds
Meat and beef industry leaders comment on USDA’s decision to partially lift the ban on Canadian beef imports.