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Asia Pacific
BEEF PRODUCTION EXPLORED
A delegation from Japan’s Agriculture Ministry makes a fact-finding trip to Scotland to learn about the country’s beef cattle production techniques.
Europe
EU/RUSSIA: Talks avoid meat trade disruption
A major loss in trade in animal products from the EU to Russia has been avoided by the introduction of uniform veterinary trade certificates, allowing EU exports of live animals and animal products to continue from 1 October without disruption, according to the European Commission.
EU strikes deal with Russia in meat dispute
More than a billion dollars in European meat exports to Russia are once again secure thanks to an agreement between the European Union and Moscow announced Thursday.
SCOTCH BEEF FANS
A new study reveals that more consumers in Scotland support Scotch beef.
Americas
Canada denies co-op chance to privately test for BSE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has effectively killed a rumor that it would approve an application for a new beef cooperative in Alberta to conduct private testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to wire service reports.
USA
Cargill plans to increase its stake in Brazil's leading pork and poultry producer
Minnetonka, Minn.-based Cargill recently announced plans to expand in South America by paying $130 million for a controlling stake in one of Brazil's leading poultry and pork producers, according to published reports.
FILLING A VACUUM
A U.S. meat company is founded to meet the needs of the banquet hotel sector of the foodservice industry.
Asia Pacific
BEEF PRODUCTION EXPLORED
A delegation from Japan’s Agriculture Ministry makes a fact-finding trip to Scotland to learn about the country’s beef cattle production techniques.
Europe
EU/RUSSIA: Talks avoid meat trade disruption
A major loss in trade in animal products from the EU to Russia has been avoided by the introduction of uniform veterinary trade certificates, allowing EU exports of live animals and animal products to continue from 1 October without disruption, according to the European Commission.
EU strikes deal with Russia in meat dispute
More than a billion dollars in European meat exports to Russia are once again secure thanks to an agreement between the European Union and Moscow announced Thursday.
SCOTCH BEEF FANS
A new study reveals that more consumers in Scotland support Scotch beef.
Americas
Canada denies co-op chance to privately test for BSE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has effectively killed a rumor that it would approve an application for a new beef cooperative in Alberta to conduct private testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to wire service reports.
USA
Cargill plans to increase its stake in Brazil's leading pork and poultry producer
Minnetonka, Minn.-based Cargill recently announced plans to expand in South America by paying $130 million for a controlling stake in one of Brazil's leading poultry and pork producers, according to published reports.
FILLING A VACUUM
A U.S. meat company is founded to meet the needs of the banquet hotel sector of the foodservice industry.