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Asia Pacific

Japan unclear if  U.S. actions would prevent future banned beef
Japan Vice Agriculture Minister Mamoru Ishihara said on Monday it is unclear if actions proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would help prevent future shipments of banned U.S. beef product to Japan.

U.S., South Korea to hold trade talks in June
South Korea and the United States will hold a first round of free-trade talks in Washington the week of June 5, with a second round scheduled for Seoul starting July 10.

Americas

CFIA completes BSE investigation
The regulatory agency concludes its probe of the outbreak and declares the situation is under control.

Welsh beef and lamb promoted
Welsh meat promotion body puts beef and lamb on display in Spain and Belgium.

Europe

UK beef export ban lifted by EU
A worldwide ban on British beef exports has been lifted by the EU - 10 years after it was introduced to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.

Netherlands speeds swine fever controls
Health officials step up efforts to prevent the recent classical swine fever outbreak in Germany from spreading to the Netherlands.

EU agrees to end decade-long ban on UK beef exports
European Union veterinarians agreed to end a decade-old ban on beef exports from the U.K. after improved monitoring and controls reduced the incidence of mad- cow disease.

USA

ConAgra names Bolles EVP of R&D, quality
ConAgra Foods has named Al Bolles, Ph.D. executive vice president, research and development and quality. Bolles joins ConAgra from PepsiCo, where he was head of worldwide research and development. Bolles will oversee all product quality and development functions, including the Centers of Excellence and product development. 

Asia Pacific

Japan unclear if  U.S. actions would prevent future banned beef
Japan Vice Agriculture Minister Mamoru Ishihara said on Monday it is unclear if actions proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would help prevent future shipments of banned U.S. beef product to Japan.

U.S., South Korea to hold trade talks in June
South Korea and the United States will hold a first round of free-trade talks in Washington the week of June 5, with a second round scheduled for Seoul starting July 10.

Americas

CFIA completes BSE investigation
The regulatory agency concludes its probe of the outbreak and declares the situation is under control.

Welsh beef and lamb promoted
Welsh meat promotion body puts beef and lamb on display in Spain and Belgium.

Europe

UK beef export ban lifted by EU
A worldwide ban on British beef exports has been lifted by the EU - 10 years after it was introduced to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.

Netherlands speeds swine fever controls
Health officials step up efforts to prevent the recent classical swine fever outbreak in Germany from spreading to the Netherlands.

EU agrees to end decade-long ban on UK beef exports
European Union veterinarians agreed to end a decade-old ban on beef exports from the U.K. after improved monitoring and controls reduced the incidence of mad- cow disease.

USA

ConAgra names Bolles EVP of R&D, quality
ConAgra Foods has named Al Bolles, Ph.D. executive vice president, research and development and quality. Bolles joins ConAgra from PepsiCo, where he was head of worldwide research and development. Bolles will oversee all product quality and development functions, including the Centers of Excellence and product development.