Bulgaria reports six new outbreaks of African swine fever
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria has reported new outbreaks of African swine fever among backyard pigs in six villages in the northern region of Pleven, the national food safety agency said…
China says African swine fever cases slowing; pig output returning
BEIJING (Reuters) – The number of fresh outbreaks of African swine fever in China has dropped this year and pig production is slowly returning to normal, its vice agriculture minister…
Bulgaria confirms two cases of African swine fever
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria has confirmed two cases of African swine fever among backyard pigs in the village of Zhernov near the town of Pleven in the northern part of…
Trump says any China trade deal would need to be somewhat tilted in U.S. favor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that trade talks with China were under way and any deal would need to be somewhat tilted in favor of the…
U.S. pork lobby says regulatory changes needed after Trump biotech order
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. pork lobby said on Tuesday more must be done to simplify regulations for genetically altered livestock, weeks after President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
China bans pig imports from Laos due to African swine fever
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Friday it has banned direct and indirect imports of pigs, wild boars and related products from Laos due to the first African swine fever…
Thailand bans pig imports from Laos after African swine fever outbreak
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will ban pig imports from Laos for 90 days after its neighbor confirmed the first outbreak of deadly African swine fever, an official notice said. The…
Chicken producer Perdue enters crowded plant-based meat market
(Reuters) – Perdue Foods, one of America’s largest chicken producers, said it will sell frozen chicken nuggets mixed with cauliflower, chickpeas and plant protein to address a growing demand for…
Mexico ready to retaliate if U.S. imposes tariffs: minister
Mexico’s Economy Minister Graciela Marquez attends a session with lawmakers and senators at the Senate building in Mexico City, Mexico June 14, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico…
Perdue Foods enters crowded plant-based alternative meat market
(Reuters) – Perdue Foods, one of America’s largest chicken producers, said it will sell frozen chicken nuggets mixed with cauliflower, chickpeas and plant protein to address a growing demand for…