Direction Set to Lead World-class Food Industry
US - "Leading a world-class food industry - Responsible. Sustainable. Professional. Profitable." This is the new vision for the National Pork Board that was introduced to Pork Act Delegates at the National...

Lamb, Beef and Sausages on the Menu
PORTUGAL - EBLEX, BPEX and UK Trade and Investment held an exhibition, hosted by HM Ambassador Alexander Ellis at the Residence in Lisbon on Wednesday, 3 March, to promote beef, lamb and pork products...

Canadian Government Invests In Organic Sector
CANADA - The Canadian Government is helping Canadian organic farmers and food processors deliver the highest quality organic food to consumers at home and abroad.

Ag Minister Says Hog Industry Recovery Plan Working
CANADA - Bruce Cochrane writes that Canada's agriculture minister says federal programmes designed to assist the Canadian pork industry as it recovers from three years of depressed prices are working.

Pork Belly Day Ignites Marketing Blitz
SOUTH KOREA - Korean retailers are competing to cut the prices of pork belly as today is the day when the country's farmers promote consumption of the popular dish, dubbed "samgyeopsal."

NPB Looking to the Future at Pork Industry Forum
US - Recovery and reinvigoration will be the focus of the National Pork Board during the board's 3-4 March meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Govt Seeks to Use More British Food
UK - More government departments are sourcing domestically produced food.

Efforts Continue to Restore Market Access for Pork
US - Efforts to resume US pork exports to Russia got a boost last week from face-to-face discussions in Moscow between US industry representatives and Russia’s top veterinary officials.

EU Council Agrees on Better Welfare Labels
EU - At its meeting yesterday (22 February), the Agriculture and Fisheries Council agreed that consumers need more information to make purchasing decisions based on animal welfare but Ministers disagreed...

Healthier Bacon on Scotland's Menu
SCOTLAND, UK - Scotland's red meat industry body, Quality Meat Scotland, has helped develop a new healthier bacon.

English Pig Industry Launches Real Welfare for Pigs
UK - The English pig industry will start to take ownership of the European pig welfare debate this year as it rolls out a radical programme based on real animal welfare — from the perspective of the pigs...

Year-End Export Totals Show Positive Trend for Pork
US - US red meat exports finished 2009 on a positive note with healthy gains in volume over December of a year ago, positioning both beef and pork exports to start 2010 on an upward trend, according to...

Pork Competes Through Promotion and High Quality
US - The US pork industry and the Pork Checkoff continue to work for better prices for pork producers. Despite challenges, domestic pork demand is estimated up 4 per cent in 2009.

Free Pork Recipes to Rustle Up Romance
SCOTLAND, UK - Scots are being offered an opportunity this Valentine’s weekend to find out whether pork truly has aphrodisiac qualities as suggested earlier this month by Argentina's President Cristina...

Pork Commentary: Better but Not Good Enough
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Ag Ministers Focus on Global Market Opportunities
CANADA - Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met on Friday (5 February) on a range of issues critical to the long term success of farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector...

More Than Four in Ten Canadians Choose Bacon
CANADA - Maple Leaf celebrates the launch of a new reclosable packaging with a For the Love of Bacon survey. According to a recent national survey, Canadians are passionate about bacon.

Value of Advertising and Promotion to Market Pork
CANADA - Research being conducted by the University of Alberta suggests the value of advertising and promotion within the pork industry can't be underestimated, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Industry Launches New 'Funny and Cheeky' Ad
AUSTRALIA - The pork industry's peak body Australian Pork Limited has launched a new ad to try and promote the meat.

Spanish Hams Head for US
SPAIN - The first world-renowned Cinco Jotas Ibérico de Bellota hams are to be delivered to the US this year.

Record-Breaking Spanish Ham Goes on Sale
UK - The most expensive ham in the world has gone on sale at an exclusive store in London – for £1,800.

Pig Industry Supports EU Food Labelling Rules
UK - Proposed changes to European food labelling rules are welcomed by English pig producers.

Thames Valley Cambac Acquires Allied Livestock
UK - The Board of Thames Valley Cambac (TVC) is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of Allied Livestock Marketing Ltd (ALM), a division of Associated British Nutrition...

NFU Welcomes Ombudsman Decision
UK - National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the ombudsman decision as a victory for common sense and consumers.

CPI Steps Up Promotion of Canadian Pork
CANADA - Canada Pork International (CPI) is preparing to step up the promotion of Canadian pork and pork products internationally with a focus on specific key markets, writes Bruce Cochrane.