Asia Pacific | Animal ID program key in Asian beef tradeAn effective and effi...

Asia Pacific

Animal ID program key in Asian beef trade
An effective and efficient animal identification program is paramount if Nebraska cattle producers are going to have a strong presence in Asian markets again, Nebraska Agriculture Department Director Greg Ibach says.

Japanese take wary bites of U.S. beef
At Yakiniku Den, a crowded restaurant in this western Japanese city, Kosei Ishishita and his family are getting their first taste in two years of American beef.

Thailand lifts import ban on U.S. beef
Mr. Somkid told journalists that the decision was made after a meeting of all agencies concerning food safety, including those under the Ministries of Public Health and Agriculture and Cooperatives.

AMI letter to South Korean government: Make Restoration of Full Beef Trade with U.S. “Highest Economic Priority”
Noting the importance of restoring full beef trade throughout the world, AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle sent a letter urging the South Korean government (SKG) to make the full resumption of beef trade with the U.S. their “highest economic priority.

China opened 70k markets in 05
A total of 70,000 supermarkets have been opened in China's rural areas in 2005, a step to improve rural consumption environment, said sources with the Ministry of Commerce recently.

Americas

Expanded slaughter capacity ofers Canada export benefits
An official with Maple Leaf Foods says the expansion of Western Canada's hog slaughtering capacity offers the Canadian pork industry many benefits.

Brazil exports to jump in '06
Brazil's exports should reach $132 billion this year, fueled by a weaker currency and stronger global demand.

USA

Critics: Mad cow disease still risk
The nation's No. 1 burger seller, McDonald's Corp., has joined other researchers to say the government is still not fully protecting animals or people from mad cow disease.

Asia Pacific

Animal ID program key in Asian beef trade
An effective and efficient animal identification program is paramount if Nebraska cattle producers are going to have a strong presence in Asian markets again, Nebraska Agriculture Department Director Greg Ibach says.

Japanese take wary bites of U.S. beef
At Yakiniku Den, a crowded restaurant in this western Japanese city, Kosei Ishishita and his family are getting their first taste in two years of American beef.

Thailand lifts import ban on U.S. beef
Mr. Somkid told journalists that the decision was made after a meeting of all agencies concerning food safety, including those under the Ministries of Public Health and Agriculture and Cooperatives.

AMI letter to South Korean government: Make Restoration of Full Beef Trade with U.S. “Highest Economic Priority”
Noting the importance of restoring full beef trade throughout the world, AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle sent a letter urging the South Korean government (SKG) to make the full resumption of beef trade with the U.S. their “highest economic priority.

China opened 70k markets in 05
A total of 70,000 supermarkets have been opened in China's rural areas in 2005, a step to improve rural consumption environment, said sources with the Ministry of Commerce recently.

Americas

Expanded slaughter capacity ofers Canada export benefits
An official with Maple Leaf Foods says the expansion of Western Canada's hog slaughtering capacity offers the Canadian pork industry many benefits.

Brazil exports to jump in '06
Brazil's exports should reach $132 billion this year, fueled by a weaker currency and stronger global demand.

USA

Critics: Mad cow disease still risk
The nation's No. 1 burger seller, McDonald's Corp., has joined other researchers to say the government is still not fully protecting animals or people from mad cow disease.