Asia | Imports of pork set to resume despite fearsHong Kong is set to allow i...

Asia

Imports of pork set to resume despite fears
Hong Kong is set to allow imports of frozen pork from Shenzhen and Henan to resume as early as next week, the health chief said Thursday.

Pig disease may be linked to antibiotics overuse, experts worry
The spread of a pig-borne disease in southwest China and the associated high death toll among humans have government officials and scientists wondering whether overuse of antibiotics in Asia may have played a role in the epidemic.

Korea not likely to resume imports of U.S beef this year
South Korea is likely to delay the resumption of U.S. beef imports due to a lack of relevant technical information, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Europe

New man for red meat export push
An export development manager has been appointed by the Meat and Livestock Commission to raise the profile of beef, pork and lamb throughout the EU and gain new markets. Dimitri Prins, 30, has been working for Dutch company Dumeco, one of Europe's leading meat producing firms.

United States

Kansas State helps Thailand find a better way
Worldwide traveler and food scientist Daniel Fung has seen plenty across the globe. One thing he’s heard about but hasn’t seen is a particular practice among consumers in Thailand. It involves Nham, a traditional Thai fermented pork sausage that’s popular there.

Asia

Imports of pork set to resume despite fears
Hong Kong is set to allow imports of frozen pork from Shenzhen and Henan to resume as early as next week, the health chief said Thursday.

Pig disease may be linked to antibiotics overuse, experts worry
The spread of a pig-borne disease in southwest China and the associated high death toll among humans have government officials and scientists wondering whether overuse of antibiotics in Asia may have played a role in the epidemic.

Korea not likely to resume imports of U.S beef this year
South Korea is likely to delay the resumption of U.S. beef imports due to a lack of relevant technical information, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Europe

New man for red meat export push
An export development manager has been appointed by the Meat and Livestock Commission to raise the profile of beef, pork and lamb throughout the EU and gain new markets. Dimitri Prins, 30, has been working for Dutch company Dumeco, one of Europe's leading meat producing firms.

United States

Kansas State helps Thailand find a better way
Worldwide traveler and food scientist Daniel Fung has seen plenty across the globe. One thing he’s heard about but hasn’t seen is a particular practice among consumers in Thailand. It involves Nham, a traditional Thai fermented pork sausage that’s popular there.