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1582	US adds new tariffs for more Chinese products	Live carp, frozen pork, Pacific salmon, yellowfin tuna, crabmeat, and lobsters are part of a new episode in the trade war.	<p>Trump administration has decided to extend the list of Chinese products that are subject to trade tariffs to 6,031 product lines, reports <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-tensions/US-unveils-new-tariffs-on-Chinese-imports-worth-200bn?utm_campaign=RN%20Free%20newsletter&amp;utm_medium=daily%20newsletter%20free&amp;utm_source=NAR%20Newsletter&amp;utm_content=article%20link">Nikkei Asia</a> portal.<br />Total Chinese imports subject to new tariffs will reach up to $250 billion, equal to around half of China's exports to the U.S. in 2017. The list includes frozen pork, live carp, Pacific salmon, yellowfin tuna, crabmeat, and lobsters, all of those proposed to be taxed with 10%.<br />President Donald Trump announced that he does not exclude the idea to impose additional tariffs on $500 billion in Chinese goods.<br />The new list will be finalized after a roughly two-month comment period. Four days of public hearings will begin on Aug. 20. The administration said the moves are being made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which grants the power to take all appropriate action against actions by foreign governments that are unfair or violate international trade agreements.<br />Countermeasures have been taken by China on different agricultural goods, including US pork and beef. At this point, US pork products sent to China have a tariff of 62%.<br />"The Chinese side is shocked by the actions of the US. China has to make the necessary countermeasures", said a statement of China's Ministry of Commerce. Beijing officials have also announced their intention to file another complaint with the World Trade Organization.<br />"We call on the international community to work together to safeguard the rules of free trade and the multilateral trading system, and jointly oppose trade hegemonism", is specified in the statement.</p>	1		Market		2018-07-11 14:18:08	2025-08-03 02:32:26	Details Edit Delete
1580	Provacuno announces an increase in the number of Spanish halal slaughterhouses	The Province of Catalonia has seen the biggest development of halal beef businesses in the last 10 years.	<p>The number of Spanish slaughterhouses that received Halal certification has quadrupled in the last 10 years, according to a statement of Provacuno.<br />"More and more companies specialize in this field serve their Muslim customers, both in the domestic market and abroad.<br />In fact, the number of Halal slaughterhouses has quadrupled in the last decade and there are already about a hundred existing in Spain today. In Catalonia, without going any further, almost half of the beef producers are operating under the Halal method", mentioned Provacuno.<br />Halal businesses are also promoted by the Halal Institute of Spain, a body that succeeded to open new markets for these type of products.<br />There are substantial advantages for the companies that are certified as Halal compliant by Instituto Halal, as the Spanish halal certification body is recognized as an International Halal Accreditation Body by The Department for Islamic Development of Malaysia, JAKIM.<br />In 2017, the Spanish Halal Institute (Instituto Halal) has expanded its operations and signed an agreement with the Mexican government, which included the certification of 120 Mexican companies. All the companies certified as halal compliant by the institute can export their products to Malaysia, a market of 30 million people, more than 60% of whom are Muslims, according to the latest census. In 2017, Instituto Halal had already accredited 250 companies in Spain and abroad.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-11 15:00:50	2025-08-02 00:12:56	Details Edit Delete
1581	Fish processors in BC fail to comply with Canada's laws	70% of the fish processing plants in British Columbia were found out of compliance with environmental regulations.	<p>The Canadian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has conducted an audit of more than 30 fish processing plants after a video showing an open pipe spewing bloody fluid from a fish processing plant into the Salish Sea in British Columbia, Canada, stirred up public outcry.<br />The video was presented by Wild First, a Canadian non-governmental organization that opposes open net-pen salmon fishing, and it was shoot on site of a processing facility located in Campbell River, British Columbia, owned by the Brown’s Bay Packing Co, informs <a href="https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/70-percent-of-fish-processing-plants-in-british-columbia-found-out-of-compliance-with-canadian-laws?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWlRnd1lXVmtOakE0Wm1FMSIsInQiOiJuK054ZDlCQ3NEZDRhcVd3SmRJNk1qQ3JEU0lzMklyZmZmNmpWQjJBeWRadjRsaDhVVUtmbE4wTkZ3bVR6VnRhSzh4VHVnUzByd3dBcjR4ZTk0dFdvckprakFhY2IzXC96MUo5TEMxb0NQb3dVVldFZ05cL25NcmlmYTUxdzR3RldTIn0%3D">Seafood Source</a> magazine.<br />The results of the audit mission were not satisfactory as minister George Heyman admitted that Canada’s fish processing industry must step up to follow the law and protect the marine environment.<br />"This audit clearly tells us more work needs to be done to ensure our coastal waterways are safe for all wild fish stocks. The industry has been largely operating under an outdated permitting regime, going back several decades. We are taking immediate steps to ensure permits are updated and strengthened at fish processing facilities throughout BC", the minister said.<br />In the neighbourhood, US' Washington state has passed a law to ban net-pen salmon farming since March 2018 and all existing farming operations in the state will be phased out by 2025.</p> <p>(<em>Photo source: Browns Bay Packing</em>)</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 11:01:29	2025-08-01 11:02:31	Details Edit Delete
1583		The promotional campaign is dedicated to Spanish and Portuguese markets and it ends in three years.	<p>Two interprofessional associations from Spain and Portugal, INTERCUN and ASPOC, will be beneficiary of €4.8 million funding campaign supported by the EU for promoting rabbit meat consumption in those markets.<br />The final purpose of the three-year campaign is to allow consumers to perceive the benefits of eating rabbit meat. Spain had a rabbit meat production of 56,780 tonnes in 2017, while the first trimester of this year the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food reported a production of 14,148 tonnes. Catalonia, Galicia and Castilla y Leon are the provinces that are reporting the largest production of rabbit meat.<br />Nevertheless, consumption has dropped from 1.46 kilos per inhabitant in 2016 to 1.27 kilos in present. Rabbit meat is described as light, healthy, nutritious, balanced, versatile and varied. It can be added to the summer salad, barbecues or rice. Malta is the EU Member State with the largest annual consumption of rabbit meat, 3 kilos per person, followed by Spain and Portugal.<br />A report issued by the European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Services mentions a “continuous decline” in the consumption of rabbit meat in the EU which is linked to changes in consumer habits towards convenience foods and the increased perception of the rabbit as pets.</p>	1		Retail		2018-07-12 14:15:12	2025-08-03 04:26:45	Details Edit Delete
1584	New value record for US beef exports in May	U.S. beef exports set a new value record in May while also increasing significantly year-over-year in volume, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.	<p>Beef export volume was 117,871 metric tons (mt) in May, the sixth-largest on record, valued at a remarkable $722.1 million, which surpassed the previous monthly high (March 2018) by a healthy 4 percent and was 24 percent higher than a year ago. Through the first five months of 2018, beef exports were up 10 percent in volume to 547,157 mt while export value was $3.32 billion, 21 percent above last year’s record pace.</p> <p>Exports accounted for 13.6 percent of total beef production in May, up from 13 percent a year ago. For muscle cuts only, the percentage exported was 11.1 percent, up from 10 percent last year. For January through May, exports accounted for 13.5 percent of total beef production and 10.9 percent for muscle cuts – up from 12.8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, last year.</p> <p>Beef export value averaged $313.39 per head of fed slaughter in May, up 18 percent from a year ago. The January-May average was $317.69 per head, also up 18 percent.</p> <p>Japan and South Korea continue to be the pacesetters for U.S. beef export growth. In May, export volume to Japan totaled 30,117 mt (up 19 percent from a year ago) valued at $196.8 million (up 22 percent and the highest since August 2017). Through May, exports to Japan were up 4 percent from a year ago in volume at 128,207 mt while value increased 13 percent to $822.9 million. This included a 6 percent increase in chilled beef volume to 61,178 mt, valued at $488 million (up 18 percent).</p> <p>May exports to Korea were up 46 percent from a year ago in volume (20,781 mt) and jumped 64 percent in value to a record $146.2 million. For January through May, exports to Korea climbed 34 percent to 91,875 mt, valued at $647.3 million – 49 percent above last year’s record pace. Chilled beef exports to Korea totaled 20,365 mt (up 30 percent) valued at $196 million (up 41 percent).</p> <p>“Despite the intense competition U.S. beef faces in Japan and Korea, these markets continue to display a terrific appetite for a growing range of cuts,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Beef items that are traditionally popular in Asia continue to perform and other items more suitable for thick-cut steaks and barbecue concepts are gaining more traction, resulting in exceptional growth opportunities. But the enthusiasm for U.S. beef extends well beyond these two leading markets, and that’s how exports have reached this record-breaking pace.”</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 06:33:01	2025-08-02 13:03:22	Details Edit Delete
1585	Germany's pig herd is decreasing	Analysts estimate Germany's total pig herd to be 26.9 million in May, the lowest since May 2011, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).	<p>Tom Forshaw, analyst at AHDB, says the estimate is 3% down on the November 2017 population and 1% lower than year earlier levels.</p> <p>Forshaw explained that the majority of the herd contraction has come from young pigs under 50kg, which are down 5% (-246,800 head) when compared to year earlier levels.</p> <p>The AHDB analyst said that this has likely been influenced by lower weaner imports this year, which were 8% (-292,000 head) lower than in 2017 between January and April, according to Statistics Germany.</p> <p>Weaner exports are also reported to be higher. The slaughter pig population is relatively similar to year earlier levels, however there has been a 3% decrease in the number over 110kg, (-35,800 head) when compared to May 2017.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 07:09:48	2025-08-03 05:08:05	Details Edit Delete
1586	Kazakhstan is looking to increase its poultry meat production	Kazakhstan wants to increase its poultry production to 740,000 tons by 2027, Azernews reported.	<p>Representatives of poultry producing companies together with the Union of Poultry Farmers of Kazakhstan have developed a program to increase the output of the poultry industry in the next decade.</p> <p>According to their program, an increase is also planned for the egg production to 7.5 billion eggs by 2027.</p> <p>Meanwhile, regarding exports of poultry meat, Kazakhstan plans to export 50,000 tons by 2021, and 150,000 tons by 2027.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 11:32:04	2025-08-02 10:44:28	Details Edit Delete
1587	China seeks new agricultural suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe	The Asian country has to increase agricultural imports due to its large population, limited arable land and the need to protect the environment.	<p>China is looking to diversify its food suppliers and is inviting the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) to increase their offers of high-quality agriculture goods.<br />Meat, dairy products, honey and wine are the type of products that will enjoy a real success on the Chinese market, according to a statement made by the General Administration of Customs after prime minister Li Keqiang visit to Sofia, Bulgaria, last week.<br />"China has to increase agricultural imports due to its large population, limited arable land and the need to protect the environment. Even if there were not a trade war with the US, China would surely promote trade in agricultural products with CEECs", explained Bai Ming, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, for Global Times.<br />Nevertheless, the 16 states in the area can't replace the importance of the US market. "Agricultural products from CEECs are plentiful, but they cannot replace soybean imports from the US, and CEECs' market is too small to replace the amount of Chinese goods usually sold in the US", mentioned Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China.<br />The main transportation route for the goods included in the bilateral trade it will be the China-Europe Railway which, for now, it carries many Chinese goods to Europe but often returns to China with few products, as Bai Ming noted. In his opinion, the trains will soon be making the return trip filled with agriculture products.</p> <p> </p>	1		Industry		2018-07-12 12:06:14	2025-08-03 02:16:58	Details Edit Delete
1588	Irish institute named the first regional cluster for smart farming	Waterford Institute of Technology will act as a regional cluster for Ireland and UK in a European network that comprises 8 other hubs.	<p>The first of the nine regional clusters which will act as a one-stop-shop for two million farmers across the EU and the agri-food industry to access agri-tech research and supports was opened this week in Ireland at the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), in the presence of EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan.<br />The €20m SmartAgriHubs project aims to build a pan-European network of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Centres of Competence in all 28 European Member States co-ordinated through nine regional clusters. The SmartAgriHubs project is a new way for farmers, advisors and ag-tech SME's to engage with research centres and research-active higher education institutions. As part of the project, 80 new solutions will be introduced into the market. €6m has been set aside for open calls during the lifetime of the project., informs Teagasc.</p> <p>€10 billion budget for Food and Agriculture</p> <p>WIT will connect the farmers in Ireland and UK through its Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG) research centre, which will be the central point of contact for farmers, advisors, ag tech and agri-food companies who want to avail of technology solutions from across Europe to farming and business problems.<br />EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan said: "The European Commission has recognised that we need to ramp up our efforts in relation to agri-innovation if we want to maintain our competitive advantage in this century. Agriculture needs to become smarter, leaner and cleaner while maintaining our trademark EU commitment to high quality and safety standards. Projects such as SmartAgriHubs will lead the way, and I commend WIT for its central involvement.<br />The Commission recently published its proposal for the next European budget 2021-2027, and it includes the most ambitious research and innovation programme ever. The Commission is proposing €100 billion for Horizon Europe – of which €10 billion is dedicated to the Food and Agriculture space: a breakthrough. I encourage Irish operators to keep a close eye on the calls for projects as they open. There will be enormous potential to do even more in the coming years".<br />As the lead institute for research and innovation in agri-food in Ireland, Teagasc will play a central role in SmartAgriHubs.</p> <p>According to Frank O’Mara, Director of Research at Teagasc, “this is an exciting opportunity for Ireland, Teagasc and the other partners to step up our role in the application of digital technologies in Irish and European agriculture". The others 8 regional clusters that are to be launched in Europe are not yet known as location.</p> <p> </p>	1		Technology		2018-07-13 06:50:38	2025-08-02 00:12:51	Details Edit Delete
1589	Israel is ready to eliminate live animal imports	The bill backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is supposed to gradually phase out the import of animals for slaughter in Israel.	<p>Israel may end the imports of live animals - sheep and cattle - from Australia and Europe if a new bill proposed by the government will be enforced.<br />In light of revelations as to the poor conditions of animals transported to Israel for food, the government wants to gradually phase out the imports of livestock by at least 25% per year, with a goal of phasing out the practice altogether within three years, reports <a href="https://www.jns.org/new-bill-will-end-israeli-imports-of-live-animals-for-meat-in-light-of-suffering/">Jewish News Syndicate</a> portal.<br />The government proposal follows a scandal related to the death of thousands of Australian sheep on their way to the Middle East. At the beginning of this month, 228 lawyers signed a petition calling for a halt to live shipments. In May, 60 senior rabbis signed a letter stating that it was “neither the way of the Torah nor of human morality to allow such cruelty to animals.”</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 06:59:05	2025-08-02 14:29:11	Details Edit Delete
1590	Croatian enterprise to increase production of European flat oysters	At this time, the seafood deli is produced in small volumes and shipped to local restaurants.	<p>A team of researchers from the University of Dubrovnik and two Croatian entrepreneurs are planning to increase the country's production of European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis).<br />Flat oysters are considered a delicacy but the local production is limited to only 1000 tonnes which are cultivated in Mali Ston, a village in Croatia on the Peljesac Peninsula, by a unique method of production. <br />Only a few tonnes are exported to countries such as France, Italy and Spain, the rest being delivered to local restaurants opened for tourists.<br />With the help of EU funds, the University of Dubrovnik and two local entrepreneurs, Ivan Zovko and Dominik Mihaljevic, are planning now to boost production five times in less than four years.<br />That can open new export markets in Japan or some other countries, considering the fact that flat oysters are rare due to the infections from the parasite Bonamia ostrea. Still, Croatia doesn't have any documented cases of Bonamia ostrea and there are large parts of the coast that can be used to build oyster hatcheries, mentions <a href="https://www.seafoodsource.com/features/croatian-flat-oyster-hatchery-planned?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTldSa01qQXlObVV5TURoaSIsInQiOiJpOHJERU0zam9qNkNOTTlYV1BqSTQzMHdKWDlvZ0k2OWxKZ1ZpcXBuK3ViZmhcL1hKOTZCYVlZVEtkMWVYSE5CamZma3JSSzR1Y3o0aTZKbzM0UjZWQyt5M3RIMk5Ka2VqanJ5VW9ackw1ZGFMYkZBbTRad05IUVM5ZjRRY1wvOHR5In0%3D">Seafood Source</a> magazine.<br />"We cannot produce enough, though with Croatia’s large coastline there is a lot of room for boosting production. The biggest problem is that we still collect spat from the wild, so we are limited how much we can produce. Due to the limited supply of oyster from the wild, export was never an option for the local oyster farmers. With the hatchery, we can increase the production five times in as little as three to four years. Our goal is to market the product to restaurants and bars until we establish ourself as a premiere oyster producer on the Japanese and world markets", declared Ivan Zovko.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 11:00:53	2025-08-03 02:17:48	Details Edit Delete
1591	FAO and China join forces to reduce the risk of cross-border animal disease	The operation is targeting an important part of Asia, a region where 65% of the world's pork population is concentrated.	<p>The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has entered into a three-way partnership with China and five other countries in Southeast Asia to limit the spread of trans-boundary animal diseases.<br />The veterinary mission is concentrated in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), a part of Asia that includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Veterinary institutes and animal health authorities will work along with Chinese and FAO experts to limit the damage animal diseases including those with high economic impacts such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and swine diseases, including Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome (PRRS) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF). These diseases and their spread, particularly from FMD, have amounted to billions of dollars in losses annually for the region. In one study, the benefits of an effective FMD control and eradication programme in Southeast Asia were estimated to exceed US$ 70 million.<br />Also, approximately 65% of the world’s pig population is concentrated in Asia and with an increasing demand for pork and pork products in the region, the socio-economic impact of swine diseases is higher than ever before.</p> <p>China is the most important partner for FAO's programmes in the region, with a trust fund of $80 million. "There is clearly a need to move forward with increased trans-boundary animal disease control in this region, and FAO is very pleased to be working with China and the GMS countries to help control the spread of transboundary animal diseases", said Kundhavi Kadiresan, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific.<br />The new project, valued at roughly US$ 3 million, will involve the Ministries of Agriculture from China and the other five GMS countries. The work will include a programme of vaccination, animal movement control, quarantine, public awareness campaigns, enhanced surveillance and reporting and coordination among trading partners. Recently, Vietnam announced its first shipment of fresh pork to Myanmar.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 12:34:26	2025-08-02 12:59:02	Details Edit Delete
1592	Bovine and sheepmeat to gain traction in the market for the next 10 years	An outlook released by OECD and FAO predicts a shift in consumer's diet from poultry and pork to red meat.	<p>Last year, overall world meat production increased by 1.25% to 323 million tonnes, according to data presented in the latest outlook released by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation for the United Nations (FAO).<br />The US along with China, Argentina, India, Mexico, Russia and Turkey were the main contributors to this development. In the near future, analysts expect a decline in prices caused by an expansion in meat supply generated by the herd rebuilding cycle observed in some countries.<br />Global meat production is projected to be 15% higher in 2027 relative to the base period. Poultry meat remains the primary driver of the growth in total meat production, but in the coming decade, this growth will slow significantly compared to that of the previous one. Growth in global demand for animal protein in the next decade is projected to slow down for poultry and pig meat but increase for beef and sheep meat, according to the outlook.<br />Brazil and the United States are expected to cover a market share of 47% contributing nearly two-thirds of the expected increase in global meat exports over the projection period.<br />Global trade will still depend on factors such as animal disease outbreaks, sanitary restrictions and trade policies but also on consumer preferences and attitudes towards meat consumption. <br />For no, trends are evolving to free-range meat and antibiotic-free meat products but the future consumer preferences remain unknown.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 14:36:33	2025-07-30 23:09:49	Details Edit Delete
1593	ANICE reacts to Spanish meat scandal	The Association demands forcefulness from the authorities and reminds the public that cured hams (Jamon) are an emblem of Spanish cuisine.	<p>The National Association of Meat Industries of Spain (ANICE) demands a full-force action from the authorities that are investigating the "weak meat" scandal in the country.<br />In a statement of the Spanish meat industry body, representatives of ANICE calls on the Administration to take decisive action to detect and prosecute irregularities such as those recently known to bring those responsible to justice and protect the rights of consumers, the fair competition of companies and the good image of the products placed on the market. Also, the association wants to highlight the quality and guarantee of Spanish cured hams, which are one of the most traditional and recognized products of meat production in our country and are an emblem of Spanish cuisine and of the Spain brand around the world. <br />In the last months, Spanish National Police launched an investigation regarding irregularities of some meat products, mostly sliced cold meat (chorizo, salami and salchichon) and cured hams (Jamon), distributed in the market. Several brands - Jamón Bodega Alto de Aitana, Jamón Bodega Sierra Gorda, Aire de Mariola, Serranía de Ameta, El Galán, Jamones Croval, Don Enrique, and Oro la Ermita - have received a "do not consume" warning from Spanish sanitary watchdog, AECOSAN, due to the risk associated with the consumption.<br />ANICE announced that the sector is the first interested in detecting, investigating and correcting effectively any possible fraudulent action in the chain of production and distribution of meats and derived products to restore consumer confidence.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-13 15:11:53	2025-08-02 02:31:41	Details Edit Delete
1594	GB pig prices continue to be stable, AHDB says	GB pig prices remained stable in the week ended 7 July, thus continuing the trend observed since June, according to an analysis released by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).	<p>Bethan Wilkins, analyst at AHDB, says the EU-spec SPP rose by just 0.16p/kg compared to the previous week, reaching 150.47p/kg.</p> <p>The level was lower by 13p/kg compared to the similar period from 2017, "with the gap widening as prices were climbing this time last year."</p> <p>According to Wilkins, the supply has remained tight, but the hot weather reported this summer is impacting pig growth rates.</p> <p>Estimated slaughterings during the week totalled 159,000 head, a 3% decline on both the previous week and year earlier levels.</p> <p>Wilkins says that this is the lowest estimate for weekly throughputs since Easter, with the ongoing CO2 shortage perhaps now also having some impact. <br />Carcase weights increased very marginally from the level in the previous week, to 82.69kg, this being a somewhat low level and just 160g above year-earlier levels.</p> <p>Wilkins concluded that supplies could remain tight in the coming weeks if the hot weather continues and carcase weights remain low or fall further.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-14 11:35:20	2025-08-02 22:36:01	Details Edit Delete
1595	Belarus bans poultry imports from a region in Belgium	Authorities from Belarus have announced the ban on poultry imports from the Flanders region, Belgium, after an outbreak of Newcastle disease, BelTA reports.	<p>The International Epizootic Bureau has said a case of the Newcastle disease in poultry has been detected in the East Flanders region.</p> <p>Temporary restrictions have been imposed on the import of live poultry, incubation and edible eggs, poultry meat, all types of poultry products and processed poultry products to Belgium from this region.<br />The Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Belgium has announced it will take additional control measures to ensure the protection of large poultry farms in the region.</p> <p>Newcastle disease (pseudochum of birds, Asian bird plague) is a highly contagious viral disease, mainly in poultry, characterized by pneumonia, encephalitis and lesions of internal organs.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-14 13:57:24	2025-08-02 20:35:51	Details Edit Delete
1596	Ready-to-eat and raw meat products recalled by FSIS	An undetermined amount of ready-to-eat and raw pork and beef products have been shipped to retailers without the benefit of inspection and under retention.	<p>A high-risk health warning was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a third party has reported a violation of safety laws from The Beautiful Pig Inc., a Washington based producer of pork and beef.<br />An undetermined amount of ready-to-eat and raw pork and beef products have been recalled from the market after FSIS has been noticed that the products were shipped to retailers in Washington and Oregon without the benefit of inspection and were also under U.S. retention when delivered.<br />The products were produced on various dates from June 2, 2017, through July 8, 2018. The inspectors warn the consumers who have purchased these products not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.<br />The product labels do not include any identifying lot codes or use by dates and were distributed to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.<br />The problem was discovered when FSIS received a report from a third party regarding sales of a product that had not been produced with the benefit of inspection, informs the federal agency.</p>	1		Retail		2018-07-16 06:50:11	2025-08-02 08:53:53	Details Edit Delete
1597	Oceana blames Italy for turning a blind eye to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing	The report mentions that Italian vessels have cumulated more than 10,000 hours of illegal fishing activity in the Mediterranean Sea.	<p>Governments in the Mediterranean area are turning a blind eye to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, said a recent report from Oceana.<br />The biggest offender seems to be Italy, who's trawler-equipped vessels have accumulated more than 10,000 hours of illegal fishing activity in the Strait of Sicily where an area has been established to protect young hake populations as the stock is already overfished. Trawling in the area is prohibited. <br />According to Oceana's report, the actual amount of IUU may be even higher, as some vessels could have turned off their identification systems, reports Seafood Source magazine.<br />“While Mediterranean governments and their leaders are committing globally to fight pirate fishing under the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the very same governments are turning a blind eye to potential cases in their own Mediterranean Sea. Information gathered by Oceana indicates that fishing vessels that can easily be identified are blatantly violating the law in fisheries-restricted areas. They’re doing nothing to uphold the law.”, declared Lasse Gustavsson, executive director of Oceana Europe. <br />Another report released by UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) declared Mediterranean and Black Sea as the most unsustainable fisheries in the world.</p>	1		Industry		2018-07-16 07:11:10	2025-08-02 16:18:04	Details Edit Delete
1598	The US will once again be able to export lamb to Japan	Japan has lifted the ban on the import of meat and meat products from sheep (including lamb) and goat from the US for the first time in 14 years, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.	<p>Japan has banned these products after the United States was hit by a bovine spongiform encephalopathy outbreak back in December 2003.</p> <p>“Japan was a primary market for U.S. lamb before losing access, so obviously our lamb producers and the lamb industry are very excited about this opportunity to again export our quality products to an upscale market,” said US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair Dennis Stiffler, president of the Texas division of Halperns’ Purveyors of Steak and Seafood and former chief executive officer of Mountain States Rosen, a livestock producer-owned processor and distributor of lamb and veal products.</p> <p>In 2017, Japan imported 22,192 metric tons of sheep and goat meat from the world valued at $169 million. Imports came primarily from Oceania, with Australia accounting for 61% of Japan’s imports and New Zealand accounting for 36%.</p> <p>According to USMEF, through May 2018, imports were 43% ahead of last year’s pace in value at $95 million, while volume was up 28% to 12,265 metric tons.</p> <p>In the past 14 years, the value of U.S. exports of sheep and goat meat to the world has more than doubled, growing from $7 million in 2003 to $15 million in 2017. In 2003, United States exported 38 metric tons of sheep and goat meat to Japan valued at $248,000. Sheep and goat meat exports to Japan are duty free.</p>	1		Market		2018-07-16 10:19:43	2025-08-02 16:38:31	Details Edit Delete
1599	Irish agencies start Knowledge Transfer series of events	Most retailers and foodservice providers across Europe want products that are part of a quality assurance scheme, according to a research carried out by Bord Bia.	<p>A series of events for Knowledge Transfer to farmers is to start in Ireland next week as a common initiative of Bord Bia and Teagasc. The two Irish agencies will support the local farmers in preparation for farm audits during a series of farm walk events in the coming months. <br />The first such event takes place in Ballina, Co. Mayo on July 23 on the farm of Fergal Doyle, Tubberavine, Lahardane, Co. Mayo, informs Bord Bia.<br />Securing the new markets is a complex task and a new research carried out by Bord Bia found that most retailers and foodservice providers across Europe want products that are part of a quality assurance scheme.<br />The events are meaning to show the Irish producers the importance of the Quality Assurance (QA) scheme and Origin Green programme in meeting the demands of food buyers and consumers for independently verified assurances around traceability, sustainability and animal welfare. <br />"This is hugely important and gives Irish farmers a real advantage because many are part of such a scheme, which validates what they do every day. International buyers and consumers today want assurances on a number of key issues such as animal welfare, traceability, production systems and sustainability claims, so involvement in quality and sustainability schemes really gives Irish farmers an edge and a connection with consumers.", said Mick Houlihan, Quality Assurance Manager at Bord Bia.<br />Farmers’ involvement in Bord Bia’s Quality Assurance and Sustainable Assurance schemes, including Origin Green, is strengthening Ireland’s reputation abroad as a world-class producer of food. The walks will provide farmers with greater insights to Bord Bia’s Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) audit, emphasising the importance of audit compliance. The need for farmers to record medicine usage accurately is part of the audit requirements.<br />"From Teagasc’s point of view, we are delighted because Bord Bia is directly involved with promoting Irish beef as a premium product to markets abroad. This ties in very well with what we, in Teagasc, are doing also. Our clients are Bord Bia’s clients and, at the end of the day, we want to work with Bord Bia to help sell Irish beef at the highest level. We export 90 per cent of our beef, full traceability is so important and it is essential that any medicines used are recorded correctly", explained Aidan Murray, Teagasc beef specialist. Subsequent walks will take place in the next months on farms located in Donegal, South Tipperary, East Cork and Louth/Meath, according to a press release from Bord Bia. </p>	1		Industry		2018-07-16 10:31:42	2025-08-02 00:26:37	Details Edit Delete

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