US: The cost of the foodborne illnesses during 2013
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the USDA has announced new data about the estimated costs of the main foodborne illnesses cases recorded in US in 2013.
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United States: pork industry launches new common audit to ensure animal care and food safety
The overarching goal of the common audit process is to provide consumers greater assurance of the care taken by farmers and pork processors to improve animal well-being and food safety.
Dietary crude protein reduction and AA supplementation affects tissue fatty acid composition in pigs
Fatty acid composition of pork lean and fat may be altered by reducing dietary CP and supplementing AA.
Progress of the microbiological food control regulations in Central America
The regulation will be binding when the Economic Integration Council of Ministers sanctions it.
Thailand starts pork export to Russia
On the results of inspection of meat processing plants conducted by the Rosselkhoznadzor on September 29 — October 10, various establishments obtained the right for pork export to Russia.
Brazil: the pork exports drop in terms of volume but increase in terms of value
During the first nine months of 2014, the Brazilian pork exports have added up to a total of 362,165 tonnes for a value of USD1,140 million.
Brazil: almost 40% of the pork exports are sold to Russia
In September they represented 39.60% of Brazil’s exports.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
FAO: world production of pigmeat is anticipated to grow in 2014
According to the latest edition of FAO's biannual Food Outlook report, world production of pigmeat is anticipated to grow by 1.4 percent to 116.1 million tonnes in 2014, aided by lower feed costs.
Spain: consumption of the different kinds of meat
During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.
Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor continues expert assessment of Chinese meat processing plants
The plants’ capabilities of complying with CU and RF veterinary and sanitary requirements and standards applied to pork production will be assessed.
United Kingdom: new pig prices
On 8 October 2014 the GB DAPP (Deadweight Average Pig Price) was replaced by the GB SPP (Standard Pig Price) and the GB APP (All Pig Price).
Russia: negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor and Iceland's Ambassador to Russia
For meat products, there is a possibility to export pork to Russia as well.
Russia: ASF virus genome detected in products imported from one of Belarusian plants
In case new consignments contaminated with ASF materials are detected, additional protective measures can be taken.
European Union: first signals of production increase after two years of reduced pig meat supply
The decline in production took place in the first half of the year and there are now signs of a recovery in production.
Argentina: increase in pig production
The slaughterings of pigs rose by 8.64% between January and July 2014.
