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Asia Pacific
Japan Report on BSE Testing Raising Hopes on Restoring U.S. Beef Exports
A new draft report by the Japanese Food Safety Commission is further raising optimism about a resumption inU.S. beef exports to Japan. Or at least it is raising hopes on the U.S. side that a deal can be reached with Japan that may not involve testing of all cattle destined for slaughter.
US-Australian FTA approved by both US Senate and Congress
Speculation is rife in political circles about whether the Senate will follow the lead of the US Congress, and approve a free trade deal with the United States
Americas
TIGHTER FEED CONTROLS
Canadian government wants all specified risk material to be removed from the animal feed chain.
Europe
UK: Canterbury Foods sees impact from higher red meat prices
UK-based Canterbury Foods, which makes beef burgers, sausages and pastry products for the foodservice and fastfood markets, has said it has had a challenging second quarter, due to high red meat prices and reduced market demand.
OFFICAL SCOTCH BEEF
The European Union recognizes the geographical status of Scotch Beef.
USA
Report Questions USDA's Meat Recall Plan
WASHINGTON - Recalls of tainted meat may not get as much product off the market as the Agriculture Department has reported, an agency audit has found.
Hawaiian meat processing company bought after filing Chapter 11
A Kapolei, Hawaii-based meat processing company and its affiliated distributor have recently been bought out of bankruptcy, according to the Associated Press.
THE VOCAL POINT: Like the tests themselves, impact of House hearing on BSE 'inconclusive'
At least most of the people providing testimony at Wednesday's House hearings on the Department of Agriculture's expanded BSE surveillance program knew the score.
PORK DETAINED
USDA holds uninspected fried pork fat and withholds mark of inspection from a processing plant.
Lincoln Group Sues; Its Checkoff Halted
Officials with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association are denying they influenced a government decision to shut down a new voluntary beef checkoff supported by another group.
Asia Pacific
Japan Report on BSE Testing Raising Hopes on Restoring U.S. Beef Exports
A new draft report by the Japanese Food Safety Commission is further raising optimism about a resumption inU.S. beef exports to Japan. Or at least it is raising hopes on the U.S. side that a deal can be reached with Japan that may not involve testing of all cattle destined for slaughter.
US-Australian FTA approved by both US Senate and Congress
Speculation is rife in political circles about whether the Senate will follow the lead of the US Congress, and approve a free trade deal with the United States
Americas
TIGHTER FEED CONTROLS
Canadian government wants all specified risk material to be removed from the animal feed chain.
Europe
UK: Canterbury Foods sees impact from higher red meat prices
UK-based Canterbury Foods, which makes beef burgers, sausages and pastry products for the foodservice and fastfood markets, has said it has had a challenging second quarter, due to high red meat prices and reduced market demand.
OFFICAL SCOTCH BEEF
The European Union recognizes the geographical status of Scotch Beef.
USA
Report Questions USDA's Meat Recall Plan
WASHINGTON - Recalls of tainted meat may not get as much product off the market as the Agriculture Department has reported, an agency audit has found.
Hawaiian meat processing company bought after filing Chapter 11
A Kapolei, Hawaii-based meat processing company and its affiliated distributor have recently been bought out of bankruptcy, according to the Associated Press.
THE VOCAL POINT: Like the tests themselves, impact of House hearing on BSE 'inconclusive'
At least most of the people providing testimony at Wednesday's House hearings on the Department of Agriculture's expanded BSE surveillance program knew the score.
PORK DETAINED
USDA holds uninspected fried pork fat and withholds mark of inspection from a processing plant.
Lincoln Group Sues; Its Checkoff Halted
Officials with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association are denying they influenced a government decision to shut down a new voluntary beef checkoff supported by another group.