TPP deal could open doors for US poultry

18-Sep-2012 - Mexico and Canada’s inclusion in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could provide an opportunity for US poultry producers if handled correctly by negotiators, according to industry leaders.

World Meat Congress

Project urges meat industry to combat child hunger

11-Jun-2012 - The global meat industry is being called upon to support and back a new initiative to end child starvation and hunger.

Indonesian abattoirs under investigation

01-Mar-2012 - The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is continuing to investigate a complaint of alleged animal welfare concerns at three Indonesian abattoirs.

US-Philippines row heats up

27-Feb-2012 - Philippine agriculture secretary Proceso J Alcala is determined to maintain Administrative Order 22 (AO22), mandating refrigeration of imported meat, despite growing pressure from US officials.

US meat leaders join forces against Philippine law

02-Feb-2012 - American meat industry associations have asked agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack to take action against what they think is an unfair trade deal with the Philippines.

News in brief

Canada strikes trade deal with Philippines

25-Jan-2012 - Canada has reached a new trade agreement for the exports of live cattle, sheep and goats to the Philippines.

World agricultural power in the balance

10-Jan-2012 - Power in the world’s meat market is expected to stay concentrated in Europe and North America despite growing pressure from emerging economies, a new report shows.