Asia PacificPork safety reassuredDirector of Environmental Hygiene & Foo...

Asia Pacific
Pork safety reassured
Director of Environmental Hygiene & Food Eddy Chan has reassured consumers that all chilled pork imported from the Mainland must meet hygiene standards before it can be sold.

Pork, Bacon Import Growth Slows
Korea’s pork and vegetable imports are slowing down amid price hikes.

Beef Imported From U.S. Scarce in Japan
It's been weeks since Japan ditched its import ban on U.S. beef and the first shipment went on sale, but American beef is nowhere to be seen at supermarkets here - except this nation's five Costco stores.

Customers wary of U.S. beef
U.S. beef has been slow in entering the Japanese market since the government lifted an import ban two weeks ago, apparently reflecting anxiety consumers still feel about its safety.

Americas
Brazilian government prosecuting meatpackers
After a months-long investigation into an alleged beef cartel formed by some of the country's top meatpackers, Brazil's Justice Ministry on Monday said it would formally move forward with its prosecution of eight local meatpackers for market manipulation, said a spokeswoman at the consumer affairs division of the Justice Ministry, or SDE.

United States
Governor wants to develop 'Missouri Beef' brand
Missouri’s Governor Matt Blunt announced Thursday his support in establishing the state’s beef industry as a nationally recognized, premium brand.

Asia Pacific
Pork safety reassured
Director of Environmental Hygiene & Food Eddy Chan has reassured consumers that all chilled pork imported from the Mainland must meet hygiene standards before it can be sold.

Pork, Bacon Import Growth Slows
Korea’s pork and vegetable imports are slowing down amid price hikes.

Beef Imported From U.S. Scarce in Japan
It's been weeks since Japan ditched its import ban on U.S. beef and the first shipment went on sale, but American beef is nowhere to be seen at supermarkets here - except this nation's five Costco stores.

Customers wary of U.S. beef
U.S. beef has been slow in entering the Japanese market since the government lifted an import ban two weeks ago, apparently reflecting anxiety consumers still feel about its safety.

Americas
Brazilian government prosecuting meatpackers
After a months-long investigation into an alleged beef cartel formed by some of the country's top meatpackers, Brazil's Justice Ministry on Monday said it would formally move forward with its prosecution of eight local meatpackers for market manipulation, said a spokeswoman at the consumer affairs division of the Justice Ministry, or SDE.

United States
Governor wants to develop 'Missouri Beef' brand
Missouri’s Governor Matt Blunt announced Thursday his support in establishing the state’s beef industry as a nationally recognized, premium brand.