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Fake Chinese honey is being sold in Denmark

February 17, 2016 Samples taken by the food authority Fødevarestyrelsen have revealed that large quantities of fake Chinese honey are being sold in Danish supermarkets.

Russia will import more fruits and vegetables from Latin America

February 17, 2016 The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Sergey Levin, met with the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay, Tabare Aguerre.

Australian vegetables temporarily back in Papua New Guinea

February 17, 2016 AUSVEG has applauded the decision of the Papua New Guinean Government to temporarily lift the ban on the import of selected Australian fruits and vegetables for three months.

Iceland's fish catch down 20 percent in January

February 17, 2016 Iceland's fish catch decreased 20 percent year-on-year in January 2016, according to Statistics Iceland.

Denmark pushing animal welfare agenda in the EU

February 17, 2016 Denmark has teamed up with Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands to pressure the EU into putting animal welfare higher on its agenda.

100% grass-fed certification mark approved in UK

February 17, 2016 The Pasture for Life certification mark has been approved by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the official UK government body responsible for patents, designs and trademarks.

Scientists warn on arrival of voracious fish to Panama coast

February 16, 2016 Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) warn of the danger posed by the arrival of cobia (Rachycentron canadum) to the Panamanian Pacifics.

Saudi Arabia to import Brazilian beef this month

February 16, 2016 Brazil is set to resume selling beef to Saudi Arabia this month following a three-year-long ban.

Tesco extends winter supplement payment to April 17

February 16, 2016 Tesco announced it will extend its industry support for British dairy farmers. The winter supplement payment was will be extended until April 17, 2016

Spain to destroy up to 50% of lettuce

February 16, 2016 The associations Proexport and AMOPA will enforce the mass destruction of lettuce to tackle rock-bottom prices during the entire campaign.

Global wheat supplies increased, production record high

February 16, 2016 Global wheat supplies for 2015/16 are raised 2.1 million tons primarily on increased beginning stocks and slightly larger production.

Slight improvement in pig prices thanks in part to PSA

February 16, 2016 Indications that EU pigmeat supplies may be beginning to tighten are highlighted in AHDB Pork’s latest review of early year prices.