USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Among the list of products susceptible to increase tariffs are pork and pork products such as cured ham or sausages.
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Russia extends ban on EU food imports
According to TASS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extension of the food embargo until December 31, 2020.
EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
The European Union and Mercosur - a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement on Friday 28 June.
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
There was a significant increase in the value of with pork meat (growing by €134 million) in April 2019.
Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stopped issuing export certificates to China for all pork and beef products as of June 25, 2019.
Argentina: First seminar on pork held together with China
The seminar entitled “Cooperation opportunities between Argentina and China in the pork sector”, was organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry of Argentina together with the Chinese Embassy with the aim of sharing experiences, and posing and defining scenarios to promote new pork exportation businesses.
EU: Commission takes action against fraud in organic products
The action aimed to identify vulnerable points within the supply chain and focused on complex international supply chains.
EU: recommendations on improving the Single Market for food
The Commission published the final report of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, which provides recommendations in the areas of fair and efficient trading practices, competitiveness and price transparency.
UK: More pork plants approved for export to China
China recently approved five British pork plants to export products to China.
Evaluating the effect of higher protein and lysine and lower fat and fiber dietary contents on pork quality
High protein and lysine and low fat and fiber diets for growing-finishing pigs may promote higher valuable carcass and meat than commercial pig feeds.
USA: April pork exports below 2018 levels
Pork exports totaled 216,757 mt in April, down 6% from a year ago, valued at $535.2 million (down 8%). January-April exports were also 6% below last year’s pace in volume (817,025 mt) and were down 12% in value to just over $2 billion.
African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.
Strong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive
There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.
European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
Philippines: Meat importers warned to take precautions from ASF
Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol urged meat importers to observe control and regulation in sourcing out canned meat from countries that not affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). The Secretary also encouraged the group to buy from the local hog raisers.
Philippines: FDA orders recall, seizure of imported canned meat
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall and seizure of imported pork meat products in the market as these may be contaminated with African swine fever (ASF).
