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US-China Phase One trade deal signed

US-China Phase One trade deal signed

By Aidan Fortune

The Phase One trade deal between the US and China that will see a reduction or removal of tariffs on products including meat and poultry has been signed by both countries.

USMCA trade deal progress made

USMCA trade deal progress made

By Aidan Fortune

The deal between the United States of America, Mexico and Canada (USMCA) has made further progress following agreement by the three nations.

New ABPA president unveiled

New ABPA president unveiled

By Aidan Fortune

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has unveiled Ricardo Santin as its new president.

Japan approves US trade agreement

Japan approves US trade agreement

By Aidan Fortune

The US meat industry has welcomed the Japanese government’s approval of a trade deal between the two countries that could see meat exports grow to $5bn by 2025.

National Pork Board looks to China for growth

National Pork Board looks to China for growth

By Aidan Fortune

A new report from the US-based National Pork Board has examined the growing short- and long-term protein needs facing China and how the US pork can position itself to meet that demand.

New pork campaign pushes for trade agreement

New pork campaign pushes for trade agreement

By Aidan Fortune

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has launched a new campaign to highlight the importance and benefits of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.

Tyson Foods unveils new president

Tyson unveils new president

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Foods’ board of directors has named Dean Banks as the new president of the company.

Solugen Inc. has unveiled its new water treatment system

Pig slurry treatment innovation unveiled

By Aidan Fortune

Canadian water treatment specialists Solugen Inc. has launched its new process for the treatment and purification of wastewater from the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Tyson Fresh Meats to ban ractopamine use in pork

Tyson to ban ractopamine use in pork

By Aidan Fortune

US producer Tyson Fresh Meats, Tyson Food’s beef and pork subsidiary, has joined JBS USA in banning the use of ractopamine in its pigs.

US pork exports climb in August

US pork exports climb in August

By Aidan Fortune

A combination of emerging as well as traditional markets helped US pork exports skyrocket in August.

Tyson launches new meals division

Tyson launches new meals division

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has created a new team focused on the value added and case ready categories.

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

By Aidan Fortune

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated a $1.7m grant to the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to aid dialogue between the US and Asia to help tackle African Swine Fever (ASF).

US-Japan trade deal praised by meat industry

US-Japan trade deal praised by meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

The US meat industry has warmly welcomed a trade agreement between its government and Japan which it believes will “level the playing field” against international competitors.

Smithfield Foods has made advancements in its renewable natural gas project

Smithfield Foods progresses gas project

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Smithfield Foods, along with Dominion Energy, has broken ground on what is being described as North Carolina’s largest renewable natural gas (RNG) project.

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