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Asia Pacific

Australia joins U.S., Canada, New Zealand in alliance to boost beef consumption on Taiwan

Australia has joined the Beef Alliance, which already includes the United States, Canada and New Zealand, in an effort to boost beef consumption in Taiwan. Within Taiwan, the alliance is targeting ethnic Chinese, who make up the majority of the population. -Online subscription

Australian Trade Minister: Missed Chance for Ag Reform
Following the failure of World Trade Organization members to agree on guidelines for agricultural reform by late week's deadline, Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile said it was "a serious setback for the Doha round and the world’s non-subsidized farmers."

USA

New bills in House could impact USDA's School Lunch, food labeling
House lawmakers introduced three bills last week that, if passed, would affect the federal school lunch and food safety programs, according to news reports.