Asia Pacific | Australia Dominates ImportsAustralian beef exports dominate th...
Asia Pacific
Australia Dominates Imports
Australian beef exports dominate the Japanese market and are on their way to a new record.
US Congress favours free trade deal
Pleas by the Australian Democrats for American Senators to reject a free trade deal appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
Europe
Russia restricts meat imports from EU
Russia blocked all beef, pork and poultry imports from the European Union, prompting EU officials to hint at retaliation for the potential disruption of $1.6 billion in annual trade, the Associated Press reported.
Pork Grants Approved
The British pig industry hands out grants to improve businesses and marketing.
Industry Leaders Meet
International cooperation, free trade and a science-based approach are key themes for forthcoming World Meat Congress.
BSE in Sheep Contingency Plan
The British government sets out plans in the event of BSE being found in sheep.
USA
Excel recalls 27 tons of flavored pork
Cargill Meat Solutions has voluntarily recalled approximately 27 tons of vacuum-packaged garlic- and herb-flavored pork products produced at its Marshall, Mo. Excel Case Ready Meats plant due to an "undeclared allergen" — in this case, nonfat dry milk.
EPA nears emissions deal with meat and poultry processors
The Environmental Protection Agency is close to reaching an agreement with some of the nation's largest animal processors that would lead to the first federal emission standards for meat and poultry processors, The New York Times reported.
Asia Pacific
Australia Dominates Imports
Australian beef exports dominate the Japanese market and are on their way to a new record.
US Congress favours free trade deal
Pleas by the Australian Democrats for American Senators to reject a free trade deal appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
Europe
Russia restricts meat imports from EU
Russia blocked all beef, pork and poultry imports from the European Union, prompting EU officials to hint at retaliation for the potential disruption of $1.6 billion in annual trade, the Associated Press reported.
Pork Grants Approved
The British pig industry hands out grants to improve businesses and marketing.
Industry Leaders Meet
International cooperation, free trade and a science-based approach are key themes for forthcoming World Meat Congress.
BSE in Sheep Contingency Plan
The British government sets out plans in the event of BSE being found in sheep.
USA
Excel recalls 27 tons of flavored pork
Cargill Meat Solutions has voluntarily recalled approximately 27 tons of vacuum-packaged garlic- and herb-flavored pork products produced at its Marshall, Mo. Excel Case Ready Meats plant due to an "undeclared allergen" — in this case, nonfat dry milk.
EPA nears emissions deal with meat and poultry processors
The Environmental Protection Agency is close to reaching an agreement with some of the nation's largest animal processors that would lead to the first federal emission standards for meat and poultry processors, The New York Times reported.