Asia PacificTyson adapts to expand, ChinaAny company that wants to succeed in...

Asia Pacific

Tyson adapts to expand, China
Any company that wants to succeed in China -- and the list grows longer every day -- needs to understand what matters even more than an understanding of distribution networks and good relationships with government officials: executives on the ground who truly enjoy coaching their employees.

Thailand pork price controls
Pork eaters across the nation will soon be able to purchase their meat at lower prices, thanks to today’s decision by the government to place pork on a list of commodities subject to price controls.

Export Potential
Opportunities are identified for Australian beef and lamb exports to the Middle East.

Americas

Canadian pork industry looks to WTO for greater market access
The Canadian Pork Council says it will be looking for a reduction in the barriers that limit the access to certain markets for Canadian pork during the next round of World Trade Organization meetings.

Canada beef ban hurts U.S.
Canadian ranchers, devastated by a U.S. ban on live cattle imports from their country, have a plan for ensuring their survival - one that could have repercussions for the U.S. cattle industry in the future.

Europe

Training Target
Training is top of the agenda to improve profitability for the British red meat industry.

USA

GAO faults FDA handling of BSE-linked feed ban
Despite some improvements since 2002, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) enforcement of rules to keep bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from spreading through cattle feed still has serious gaps, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported recently.

USDA official says technical beef debate with Japan 'over'
Charles Lambert, USDA under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs, said in Japan Tuesday that he considers the technical end of negotiations to reopen the Japanese market to U.S. beef over.

U.S. official sees beef issue making 'painfully slow' progress
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.

Asia Pacific

Tyson adapts to expand, China
Any company that wants to succeed in China -- and the list grows longer every day -- needs to understand what matters even more than an understanding of distribution networks and good relationships with government officials: executives on the ground who truly enjoy coaching their employees.

Thailand pork price controls
Pork eaters across the nation will soon be able to purchase their meat at lower prices, thanks to today’s decision by the government to place pork on a list of commodities subject to price controls.

Export Potential
Opportunities are identified for Australian beef and lamb exports to the Middle East.

Americas

Canadian pork industry looks to WTO for greater market access
The Canadian Pork Council says it will be looking for a reduction in the barriers that limit the access to certain markets for Canadian pork during the next round of World Trade Organization meetings.

Canada beef ban hurts U.S.
Canadian ranchers, devastated by a U.S. ban on live cattle imports from their country, have a plan for ensuring their survival - one that could have repercussions for the U.S. cattle industry in the future.

Europe

Training Target
Training is top of the agenda to improve profitability for the British red meat industry.

USA

GAO faults FDA handling of BSE-linked feed ban
Despite some improvements since 2002, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) enforcement of rules to keep bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from spreading through cattle feed still has serious gaps, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported recently.

USDA official says technical beef debate with Japan 'over'
Charles Lambert, USDA under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs, said in Japan Tuesday that he considers the technical end of negotiations to reopen the Japanese market to U.S. beef over.

U.S. official sees beef issue making 'painfully slow' progress
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.