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U.S. to celebrate return of beef to Taiwan
The U.S. Meat Export Association will sponsor a "re-launch reception" at the Ta-Ta U Restaurant at the Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei on May 6 to celebrate the reopening of the Taiwan market to American beef.
U.S. beef to Japan painfully slow
The United States is frustrated with Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports but believes Tokyo is moving toward reopening its market despite consumer fears over mad cow disease.
Demand for NZ beef on the increase
Demand for New Zealand beef is growing, as its reputation internationally continues to catch up with that of our lamb.
Europe
EU will still accept processed feed products with Herculex I
The EU will continue to accept imports of U.S. feed made from processed grain and food and feed additives containing the Herculex I Insect Protection trait, the European Commission announced last week. EU approvals for whole grain produced from Herculex I seed are still pending.
USA
U.S. BSE experts urge early open of Japan market
USDA officials and private-sector experts on Wednesday again urged Japan to hasten moves to lift its 16-month ban on American beef, imposed after the discovery of a U.S. case of mad cow disease.
U.S. cattle ID delay helps Australian exports
A delegation of U.S. Department of Agriculture officials in Tokyo has confirmed that the mandatory identification scheme for U.S. cattle will not be in operation until 2009.
Smithfield receives ISO 14001 certification
Pork Powerhouse Smithfield Foods announced today it has become the first in its industry to achieve ISO 14001 certification for all its U.S. hog production and processing facilities.
June 9-11: World Pork Expo will be held in Des Moines, Iowa
The 17th World Pork Expo will be held June 9-11, 2005, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa.
U.S. to celebrate return of beef to Taiwan
The U.S. Meat Export Association will sponsor a "re-launch reception" at the Ta-Ta U Restaurant at the Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei on May 6 to celebrate the reopening of the Taiwan market to American beef.
U.S. beef to Japan painfully slow
The United States is frustrated with Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports but believes Tokyo is moving toward reopening its market despite consumer fears over mad cow disease.
Demand for NZ beef on the increase
Demand for New Zealand beef is growing, as its reputation internationally continues to catch up with that of our lamb.
Europe
EU will still accept processed feed products with Herculex I
The EU will continue to accept imports of U.S. feed made from processed grain and food and feed additives containing the Herculex I Insect Protection trait, the European Commission announced last week. EU approvals for whole grain produced from Herculex I seed are still pending.
USA
U.S. BSE experts urge early open of Japan market
USDA officials and private-sector experts on Wednesday again urged Japan to hasten moves to lift its 16-month ban on American beef, imposed after the discovery of a U.S. case of mad cow disease.
U.S. cattle ID delay helps Australian exports
A delegation of U.S. Department of Agriculture officials in Tokyo has confirmed that the mandatory identification scheme for U.S. cattle will not be in operation until 2009.
Smithfield receives ISO 14001 certification
Pork Powerhouse Smithfield Foods announced today it has become the first in its industry to achieve ISO 14001 certification for all its U.S. hog production and processing facilities.
June 9-11: World Pork Expo will be held in Des Moines, Iowa
The 17th World Pork Expo will be held June 9-11, 2005, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa.