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Asia Pacific

Meat Exports on Decline with Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The nation's meat exports have posted a steep decline over the past several years as its pork exports to Japan have been suspended since 2000 due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 2000, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Tuesday.

USMEF runs Korean "Butcher Contest" to help merchandise U.S. meat
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While the World Cup action this past month has been captivating South Koreans (whose national team plays Italy today for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals), the country's meat industry has been caught up in what's being called a "Butchers Contest."

Australian Meat Boss Quits
Hunt launched for new head of Meat and Livestock Australia.

Castañeda wants trade pact with Japan in 2003
TOKYO - Foreign Relations Secretary Jorge Castañeda urged his Japanese hosts Monday to work towards preparing a bilateral free trade pact between their countries which would be signed in October,...

Europe and Middle East

Announcement Expected over Sheepmeat Regulations
French agriculture ministry is expected to make an announcement over legislation to remove spinal cord from sheep.

USA

Mississippi Beef Processors Plan $32 Million Plant in Oakland
Mississippi Beef Processors is planning to construct a new $32 million beef slaughtering and processing plant in Oakland, Mississippi - roughly 75 miles south of Memphis. Groundbreaking for the plant is scheduled for July of 2002.

Farmland Cuts Staff
Cooperative, now in Chapter 11, announces first post-reorganization workforce reductions.

Checkoff-Funded Events at World Pork Expo a Success
The Pork Checkoff was the largest exhibitor at the World Pork Expo held June 6-8 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.