Published: Aug 28, 2012

Canadian producers will immediately benefit from the newly secured market access for live cattle to Ukraine, today announced Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking clarification from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) seeking clarification over the production of smoked skin-on sheep meat – also known as smokies.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Crown Prince Seafood has launched improved line of pouch-packed sardines. Packed in eco-friendly, the sardines will be available in four different varieties, the company said.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The Philippines is making use of the third tranche of the European Union’s Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) programme in order to export shellfish to Europe, according to Agriculture Planning officer Maribel Marges.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

With production costs rising, fish farmers need to find ways to generate extra income.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

A co-ordinated research cruise to examine mackerel distribution and volumes around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and extending as far east as the Norwegian coast, came to a close recently.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has announced that the government will launch a new call for aid, in order to extend for six months, until 14 December 2012, aid to the crews affected by the suspension of the fisheries agreement between

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan provinces remain free from paralytic shellfish poison or most commonly known as red tide.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

AgriMarine recently completed the Climate Smart Programme and is proud to receive the "Climate Smart" seal.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, movements of fish into, out of and within the affected site have been restricted.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Anti dumping measure on shrimp products from Viet Nam and the US Country of Origin Labelling rules are among the topics to be discussed at the next meeting of the World Trade Organisation Disputes Settlement Body.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The government is achieving targets set for the fisheries industry while uplifting the livelihood of the fisheries community.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Ongoing research into the recovery of Orange Roughy is yielding some positive results, with a clear indication that stocks are improving as a result of measures put in place by Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The European Commission (EC) has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the Dutch banks ABN AMRO, Rabobank and Friesland Bank together with the Icelandic bank Landsbanki of the Heiploeg Group, a Dutch supplier of shrimps.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

In response to market demand, Cargill announced plans to expand its Elva grain facility in Manitoba.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

The Colorado State Fair is set to open Aug. 24 and representatives of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will have their own booth. But the group won't be selling anything.

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Commercial red meat production advanced in July by 4 percent to total 3.94 billion lbs. compared to 3.79 billion lbs. produced in July 2011, according to the US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Poultry certified wholesome during July (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.68 billion lbs., up 4 percent from the amount certified in July 2011, according to the US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Published: Aug 27, 2012

Three US Congressmen have asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reopen Central Valley Meat Company in Hanford, Calif.

Published: Aug 25, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

Nine EU countries are still unable to prove they will comply when the sow stall ban comes into force on 1 January next year.