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Asia Pacific

 

Japan stand on Canada mad cow not justified-expert

Japanese demands that all Canadian cattle earmarked for export be tested for mad cow disease are not scientifically justifiable, a Swiss veterinary expert who inspected Canada's food safety system told Reuters on Monday.

 

Taiwan food firm, Cargill to build crusher in China
Taiwan's biggest food group, Uni-President Enterprises said on Tuesday it would team up with U.S. agribusiness firm Cargill Inc. to invest US$50 million to build an oil crusher in China to tap the fast-growing market.

 

Americas

 

Experts Call on Canada to Change Rules on Feed

Canadian officials welcomed a report prepared by a group of experts calling for changes to the way cattle are fed and monitored, it is reported Saturday.

 

Europe

 

Biotech Vote Set Wednesday in Europe
EU parliament is set to vote on new rules for approving biotech crops, but they're considering measure that could continue to limit GMO imports.

 

USA

 

USA: Pork exports show strong growth due to expanded market access

Pork exports are proving to be a key to the health of the American food industry, according to a new report from the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

 

UPDATE 1-USDA mulls new measures to prevent mad cow disease
The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Monday there was a "good chance" it would take additional steps to prevent an introduction of mad cow disease.

 

ViaGen buys livestock cloning firm ProLinia
Austin, Texas-based ViaGen Inc. has purchased livestock breeder ProLinia Inc., of Athens, Ga., a pioneer in U.S. livestock cloning services.

Asia Pacific

 

Japan stand on Canada mad cow not justified-expert

Japanese demands that all Canadian cattle earmarked for export be tested for mad cow disease are not scientifically justifiable, a Swiss veterinary expert who inspected Canada's food safety system told Reuters on Monday.

 

Taiwan food firm, Cargill to build crusher in China
Taiwan's biggest food group, Uni-President Enterprises said on Tuesday it would team up with U.S. agribusiness firm Cargill Inc. to invest US$50 million to build an oil crusher in China to tap the fast-growing market.

 

Americas

 

Experts Call on Canada to Change Rules on Feed

Canadian officials welcomed a report prepared by a group of experts calling for changes to the way cattle are fed and monitored, it is reported Saturday.

 

Europe

 

Biotech Vote Set Wednesday in Europe
EU parliament is set to vote on new rules for approving biotech crops, but they're considering measure that could continue to limit GMO imports.

 

USA

 

USA: Pork exports show strong growth due to expanded market access

Pork exports are proving to be a key to the health of the American food industry, according to a new report from the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

 

UPDATE 1-USDA mulls new measures to prevent mad cow disease
The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Monday there was a "good chance" it would take additional steps to prevent an introduction of mad cow disease.

 

ViaGen buys livestock cloning firm ProLinia
Austin, Texas-based ViaGen Inc. has purchased livestock breeder ProLinia Inc., of Athens, Ga., a pioneer in U.S. livestock cloning services.