Pork consumption increases in Central America
As published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture's foreign affairs newsletter, pork consumption is increasing in Central America.
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Comparison of meat quality parameters in surgical castrated versus vaccinated against gonadotrophin-releasing factor male and female Iberian pigs reared in free-ranging conditions
Vaccination in females did not alter carcass and meat quality, and specific interests should consider reproductive behavior in free-range conditions.
BEUC new report unveils dishonest meat labels
Many meat-based foods sold across the European Union (EU) are not properly labelled or do not contain the correct ingredients, according to the Euroepan Consumer Organisation (BEUC) report.
Pig production increase expected in Mexico
The highest rise will be experienced by fowl, followed by pork, whose output will grow by almost 13%.
JBS concludes Cargill Pork acquisition
The Company obtained the necessary regulatory approvals from the competent antitrust authorities, including the Department of Justice in the US, to conclude the transaction without restrictions.
Avril and Tönnies to create a company to manufacture products made of 100% French meat
Avril and Tönnies, major actors in the European pig industry, are planning to combine their respective skills to develop a sector for 100% French pork products.
Chinese experts inspected Russian pork and beef processing plants
The mission of the Chinese delegation was aimed at evaluation of the current control system used to regulate animal product manufacturing and ensure disease freedom in the areas as well as at the inspection of the Russian plants interested in exportation of the their products in China.
China resumes the import of pork from several US plants
So far, 7 processing and cold-storage plants have been reauthorised.
The Brazilian pork exports increase
The year-to-date exports (January to September) sum up 393,400 tonnes: 6.2% more than during the first 9 months of 2014.
Danish slaughterhouse merger called off
It has not been possible for the merger of Danish Crown and Tican to be approved by the Danish competition authorities.
WHO put into context the report on the relationship of the consumption of processed meat with cancer
The latest IARC review does not ask people to stop eating processed meats but indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Investment in railway cold chains required to meet China’s demand for perishable food
The ‘New Silk Road’ - the Yu’Xin’Ou Railway, connecting Chongqing and Rotterdam by rail, provides an exciting new route to market for European exporters as it reduces transport times by over 30 days compared to shipping.
EU: simpler approval rules to boost food innovation
The new rules would subject novel food to a safety evaluation and authorisation at the EU level.
Chile and Mexico launch the Plant and Animal health Electronic Certification System
The health authorities from both countries connected their computer systems through the Plant and Animal health Electronic Certification System eCert, which will allow a safer, easier and expeditious trading of agri-food products.
WHO: the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has evaluated the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat.
Effects of sex and dietary lysine on performances and serum and meat traits in finisher pigs
Dietary Lys restriction during finisher period in pigs impaired growth performances and was not successful to increase the carcass fat deposition, although it could have positive effects on the intramuscular fat proportion of pork.
