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Published: Jun 26, 2006

Asia Pacific


Australia sees challenges in Japan

The increased probability that Japan will once again begin importing U.S. beef raises the stakes for Australian beef exporters.

 

Keeping an eye on the beef
Japan agreed last week to lift its ban on imports of American beef after the United States accepted Tokyo's demand for stricter safety checks.

 

Thailand set target to increase the consumption of pork
The President of the Swine Raisers Association, Mr. Surachai Sutthitham, has set the target to increase the consumption of swine in Thailand.

 

Americas

 

Korea-Japan identified as key markets for Canadian pork
The Canadian Pork Council has identified Korea and Japan as key markets with which the pork industry would like to see Canada aggressively pursue bilateral free trade arrangements.

   

Europe

 

Strong start for Scotch beef exports

The relaunch of beef exports sees 400 metric tons shipped in slightly more than one month.

 

U.K. assists beef trade

National Beef Association is working with European traders to develop sales of pedigree and commercial cattle to other E.U. member states.

 

U.S. promotes beef in France

Trade group promotes the positive features of U.S. beef at the Flavors of America event in Paris.

 

USA

 

Pork plant gets state funds

Triumph Foods’ proposed pork processing plant will receive nearly $16 million in development funds from Illinois.

Asia Pacific


Australia sees challenges in Japan

The increased probability that Japan will once again begin importing U.S. beef raises the stakes for Australian beef exporters.

 

Keeping an eye on the beef
Japan agreed last week to lift its ban on imports of American beef after the United States accepted Tokyo's demand for stricter safety checks.

 

Thailand set target to increase the consumption of pork
The President of the Swine Raisers Association, Mr. Surachai Sutthitham, has set the target to increase the consumption of swine in Thailand.

 

Americas

 

Korea-Japan identified as key markets for Canadian pork
The Canadian Pork Council has identified Korea and Japan as key markets with which the pork industry would like to see Canada aggressively pursue bilateral free trade arrangements.

   

Europe

 

Strong start for Scotch beef exports

The relaunch of beef exports sees 400 metric tons shipped in slightly more than one month.

 

U.K. assists beef trade

National Beef Association is working with European traders to develop sales of pedigree and commercial cattle to other E.U. member states.

 

U.S. promotes beef in France

Trade group promotes the positive features of U.S. beef at the Flavors of America event in Paris.

 

USA

 

Pork plant gets state funds

Triumph Foods’ proposed pork processing plant will receive nearly $16 million in development funds from Illinois.