Articles Tagged with ''imports and exports''
France bans US pig imports, suspends decision
The ban will be put on hold until an EU meeting on Tuesday.
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Up to 32 percent of seafood imported to US caught illegally, study says
That represents between $1.3 and $2.1 billion worth of illegal and unreported product.
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TECH FLASH
Conference Board of Canada unveils new food export growth plan
The goal is to move from the top 20 of net food exporting countries to the top five.
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US lawmakers push back against EU geographical indication restrictions
About 55 senators sent a letter to US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging them to protect commonly used food names.
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Chobani to donate yogurt intended for Olympic athletes
After failing to obtain the necessary Russian customs certificates, Chobani will donate the product to food banks.
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Chobani thanks Senator Chuck Schumer for support on delayed Sochi Olympic shipment
Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt.
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FSIS audit calls for better sanitation controls at Canadian meat facilities
The audit awarded the Canadian Food Inspection Agency an "adequate" rating, the lowest acceptable rating for countries exporting food to the US.
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Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat goes into effect
The rules took effect Saturday, Nov. 23, but challenges are ongoing.
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Regulatory Watch
Importer definition needed under FSMA
Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.
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