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UK meat producers missing valuable health data

June 16, 2016 Many producers are currently failing to take advantage of freely available stock health data and, as a result, might be inadvertently wasting valuable time and money treating conditions “in the dark”, according to AHDB Pork.

Governor McAuliffe signs Food Crop Donation Tax Credit bill

June 15, 2016 Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the Food Crop Donation Tax Credit legislation, which establishes an individual and corporate income tax credit beginning in 2016 for food crops grown and donated by farmers to nonprofit food banks.

Meat, poultry mean $1 trillion to U.S. economy

June 15, 2016 The U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output, or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

U.S. pork exporters report impressive progress

June 15, 2016 U.S. pork exports are gaining strength this year but will still face challenges with increased global competition and a stronger U.S. dollar, according to the industry’s marketing body, Pork Checkoff.

Belgian farmers lose about 5% of turnover due to Russian sanctions

June 15, 2016 Belgium’s farmers have lost about 5% of turnover because of the Russian sanctions, Russian trade representative in that country, Anatoly Gorshkov, told TASS.

Strong demand from poultry to drive animal feed additives sales

June 15, 2016 The global market experiencing a gradual shift from excessive use of antibiotics to incorporating feed additives made from natural and organic ingredients.

Ghana risks EU ban on seafood exports

June 15, 2016 The Fisheries Commission fears an imminent European Commission (EC) ban on the exportation of Ghana's fish again, if the fisheries laws are not enforced to the letter.

Researchers achieve larger fish but without extra fat

June 15, 2016 An international study led by the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) has identified a genetic mechanism that allows for larger fish in aquaculture without increasing their levels of body fat or changing their lipid profile.

UAE refutes reports of suspension of Ukrainian food imports

June 14, 2016 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports about the suspension of imports of Ukrainian food products, according to the State Service for Food Safety and Consumers' Rights Protection of Ukraine.

Europe extends support for produce exporters

June 14, 2016 In response to the Russian ban on fresh produce imports, measures were introduced in 2014 to support fruit and vegetable exporters, who were suffering as a result of losing the market.

Hong Kong bans import of poultry products from Friesland, Netherlands

June 14, 2016 Hong Kong's food safety authorities announced on Monday to ban the import of poultry meat and products from the Province of Friesland in the Netherlands due to an outbreak of low pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza in the province.

Strong April growth for UK pork exports

June 14, 2016 UK exports of fresh/frozen pork grew by 18%, year-on-year, in April, according to AHDB Pork.