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News Archive
China: Illegal pig feed additive scandal affects consumer confidence in pork
13 Apr 2011 - China’s government is taking steps to restore consumer confidence in pork, both at home and abroad, following the discovery of clenbuterol-tainted pork, an illegal feed additive which is dangerous to humans.
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Mik announces updates on pig flooring products
13 Apr 2011 - The pig flooring company, Mik announces product updates…
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Dutch to build a modern sustainable pig housing concept
12 Apr 2011 - Dutch ag deputy minister Henk Bleker has granted a subsity for building a new sustainable pig barn. Read more >>
NPPC’s statement on a possible gov. shutdown - processing to continue, pork prices unavailable
12 Apr 2011 - In the event of a federal government shutdown, NPPC’s understanding is that US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service inspections at packing and processing facilities will continue.
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Australia: International Porkfest takes off
12 Apr 2011 - Some of Australia’s best chefs together with major grocery retailers and more than 1200 butchers across the country have launched April’s International PorkFest to a hungry audience.
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Alltech 27th International Symposium – gathering animal health professionals
12 Apr 2011 - Alltech’s 27th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium will see feed and animal health professionals from around the world debate the industry’s most crucial issues at the Lexington Convention Centre, Kentucky, USA from May 22-25, 2011.
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Groupe Grimaud and Pen Ar Lan form international pig genetics alliance
11 Apr 2011 - Continuing the growth of its international pig genetics business, Groupe Grimaud, parent company of Newsham, has entered into an alliance with Pen Ar Lan, an international pig genetics company with operations in France, Poland, Brazil and Canada.
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NPPC: Future of US pork industry depends on export expansion
11 Apr 2011 - The National Pork Producers Council, in congressional testimony, said the future of the US pork industry and of America’s family hog farms depend on the continued expansion of exports.
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China Yurun Food Group Limited year end result – Dec 2010
11 Apr 2011 - China Yurun Food Group Limited, a leading vertically-integrated meat-product processor and supplier in China, announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2010.
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New amino acid requirements for gestation sows
11 Apr 2011 - Genetics improve continuously, but nutritional requirements of the improved animal often do not follow suit. Canadian researchers reviewed the amino acid needs of modern sows, writes Greg Simpson in the latest edition of Pork News & Views of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture.
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African Swine Fever discovered in Russia
08 Apr 2011 - Some hogs in the north of Russia were found to be affected with African Swine Fever.
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NPPC: US pork producers praise FTA with Columbia, new pork export opportunities
08 Apr 2011 - The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for concluding a free trade agreement with Colombia, paving the way for congressional approval of the deal later this year.
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Harles & Jentzsch: Dioxin scandal firm may onlly get small fine
08 Apr 2011 - Feed ingredient supplier Harles & Jentzsch in Uetersen, Germany might get away with a mild penalty for causing the dioxin scandal earlier this year. Indications are a fine of €20,000.
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Maple Leaf Foods: Addition to board of directors
08 Apr 2011 - Maple Leaf Foods announced that James P. Olson has been nominated to join the board as an independent director and will stand for election at the Company's Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2011.
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Pork producer Cranswick faces stagnant sales
07 Apr 2011 - Cranswick plc is a large British producer of foods and pet products. The pork and bacon producer has stated that sales increases have become stagnant this year.
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Company update: Marfrig - reports FY10 revenue increase and EBITDA growth
07 Apr 2011 - Marfrig Alimentos S.A., a global food company, reported its results for the full-year 2010 ending December, 31, 2010, establishing the foundation for robust profits in the medium and long term.
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Second 2011 outbreak of FMD in north western region of Xinjiang
07 Apr 2011 - Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in China's northwestern region of Xinjiang. The disease was found in pigs and killed 25 and sickened 58. Read more >>
Smithfield Foods talks about acquiring controlling interest in Campofrio Food Group
07 Apr 2011 - Smithfield Foods, Inc. confirmed that the company and Pedro Ballve are currently evaluating a joint de-listing takeover bid to acquire the remaining approximate 50 percent of Campofrio Food Group, S.A. for €9.5 per share.
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Canada wants food and feed safety confirmation from Japan, radiation testing started
06 Apr 2011 - Imports from Japan concerning food and animal feed has become a concern for Canada. The country is calling on tighter measures to be carried out on products from affected areas in Japan, in the midst of the country’s nuclear disaster.
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Vitamex Functional Feed Ingredients division announces distributor
06 Apr 2011 - Chemsol has been appointed as distributor for the Vitamex Functional Feed Ingredients division in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. It is a first presence in this area and future expansion on the American continent is planned in the coming months.
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