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Asia Pacific

 

Moss Food in Profit
Japanese hamburger chain turns loss into profit.

 

Europe

 

EU Won't Be Ready to Admit Ten Countries in January 2004, Verheugen Says
The European Union is unlikely to be ready to admit 10 more countries at the start of 2004, Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen indicated. 

 

New Cases of BSE in Spain
Spanish BSE outbreak reaches 189 cases.

 

Americas

 

Argentina Pushes to Restart Canada, US Beef Trade
Argentina expects to restart beef exports to Canada in March and to the United States soon after following two years of trade restrictions after a foot-and-mouth outbreak put about $140 million of meat exports to both countries on hold, according to a top health official.

 

Workshop to teach Mexican businessmen e-commerce

The Mexican and U.S. governments will hold a workshop this week in southeastern Mexico to teach the owners of small businesses the ins and outs of e-commerce.
 

USA

 

Organic beef gains in popularity
Organic beef is a slowly but steadily growing trend among beef enthusiasts and health nuts alike.

 

Pork Board battles back in wake of Florida defeat on gestation stalls
Even after Florida voters in last Tuesday's election, National Pork Board is emphasizing that science supports the use of current production practices.

 

IBP Purchase Helps Tyson
Tyson Foods reports rise in fourth quarter earnings.

 

Beef on the Weight Watchers' Menu
New recipe book produced to show beef as part of a low fat diet.