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EU-funded researchers to tackle food quality and safety genetically

An international EU-funded partnership is leading the way in food quality and safety. Headed by the University of the West of England (UWE) in the UK, the project, which includes eight institutions from seven countries, will study the genetic aspects of food quality to improve safety standards.

Neogen acquires GeneSeek, Inc.

Neogen Corporation announced that it had purchased all the outstanding shares of GeneSeek, Inc., of Lincoln, Neb. GeneSeek is considered the leading commercial agricultural genetics laboratory in the United States.

Cherkizovo Group transfers to quotation list ‘A’ on MICEX

OJSC Cherkizovo Group one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, announces the transfer of its shares onto quotation list ‘A 2’ at MICEX

Ecolab Reports on Its Sustainability Commitment and Actions

Ecolab Inc. published its 2009 Sustainability Report, which details the corporation's efforts in the areas of economic progress, environmental stewardship and social responsibility; and provides data on related activities for 2009.

Danish Crown: Unwillingness to negotiate leads to job losses

The Confederation of Danish Industry and the Food Workers’ Union NNF did not succeed in reaching a new collective agreement following their meetings with the Public Conciliator, Asbjørn Jensen. Throughout the bargaining procedure, the parties were too far apart, and this is now costing Danish jobs.

PorkPress releases

Exclusive Importer of Raw Ibérico de Bellota Introduces New Cuts to U.S. on March 19

Bellota Importers, part of the Wagshal’s Group of companies, is receiving its first shipment of fresh-frozen Ibérico de Bellota on Friday, March 19, 2010 for wholesale/retail distribution to the food service industry and general public.

Belgium - Project to eliminate MRSA in pigs

The aim of this project is to eliminate MRSA in pigs, or at least achieve a significant reduction in the level of colonisation, thus lowering or preventing the risk of human beings being infected. To achieve this, phage endolysins are over-produced in E. coli or Pichia pastoris. They are purified for use in the in vivo treatment of experimentally infected animals.

Romania likely to resume exports of pork as of July

Romania might resume exports of pork as of July after a commission of the European Union will check if hotbeds of swine fever still exist, Adrian Rădulescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), said.

UK - Key trends for British pork exports in 2009

Overall exports volumes of pork retreated 17,000 tonnes to 101,900 tonnes.

USA - Homeland security renews Animal Disease Centers

Efforts to protect the nation from potentially catastrophic animal diseases will continue with a $21 million package from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Texas A&M University and Kansas State University. The monies will support the homeland security department's Center of Excellence for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense at the universities through 2016.

Belgium – Decrease in swine population

The latest figures published for the livestock census carried out on 15 November 2009 show a 10.6% decrease in the swine population in Belgium, dropping from 6,207,595 head in 2008 to 5,547,134 in 2009.

VIV Europe is about to open its doors for the international animal protein industry

Only 2,5 weeks to go before VIV Europe opens its doors from 20-22 April at the Jaarbeurs Exhibition Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Over 570 exhibitors from 39 countries covering 25,187 m2 booked their stand at the international platform for innovations in the animal protein industry. This means over 25,000 m2 full of innovations!

Iowa Pork Regional Conference Presentations Available Online

Attendees at the 2010 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences learned about pig comfort, energy efficiency and producer profits, and now those same presentations are available to the public as streaming videos.

Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus® Advisor Training Program

Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program. The certification process requires attendance at a daylong training session and passing an exam at the conclusion of that session.

Mycotoxin Fact Sheet now Available

A fact sheet about mycotoxin contamination of corn is now available from the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University (ISU).

BRIC countries agree food security strategy

Brazil, Russia, India and China agreed to combat hunger and boost efforts to promote food security, according to a strategy signed by the countries' agriculture ministers in Moscow.