Asia Pacific | RPT-WTO trade reform may boost Australia beefSYDNEY, Oct 22 (R...

Asia Pacific

 

RPT-WTO trade reform may boost Australia beef
SYDNEY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - An end to export and production subsidies for beef would dramatically swing industry growth to the southern hemisphere, the natural home for the industry, a key Australian industry official said on Tuesday.

 

Beef for McDonald’s Importers
Japanese media takes a closer look at Australian beef.

 

APEC presidency gives Mexico opportunity to boost trade with Asia

As it prepares to assume the presidency of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Mexico faces the challenge of boosting both its trade with Asia and the role its smaller companies play in regional development.

Americas

 

Mexico's Fox says will talk ag, immigration with Bush
MEXICO CITY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Mexican President Vicente Fox said on Tuesday he would make his case against U.S.agricultural subsidies when he meets with U.S. President George W. Bush at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Mexico.

 

Argentina applauds Chile's opening of market to beef
The Association of Argentine Meat Industry (AIAC), Tuesday applauded the re-opening of the Chilean market to Argentine beef and other by-products.

 

Chile, South Korea on verge of a trade agreement
A free trade agreement between South Korea and Chile is expected to be signed soon, and the official announcement will probably be made during the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, the state-run daily, La Nacion, reported on Tuesday.

 

Europe

 

EU court endorses British farmers' challenge to French beef ban
The European Court of Justice on Tuesday upheld the British National Farmers' Union (NFU) legal challenge against the French ban on British beef on October 22.

 

RUSSIA/USA: Russians demand information on US poultry recall 
Russian officials have asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a more detailed explanation of the recent Pilgrim's Pride mass meat recall.

 

EU law ends ban on GMO crops; but status quo may continue
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New rules in force across the European Union aimed at ending a virtual ban on genetically modified crops went into effect last week, according to an EU news release.

 

New Zealand Lamb Remains Strong in Europe
Meat New Zealand delegation tours Europe to promote sales of New Zealand lamb and inspect the market.

 

USA

 

Veal Shines in Burger Battle
Several varieties of this new class of quick-fix dish place high in a prestigious culinary contest.