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2000-11-08 to 2000-11-09
France: BSE fears prompt fresh beef bans FRANCE (November 7, 2000) A revolt against the French government's assurances that the country's beef is safe has widened with the authorities of another city joining restaurants and school canteens in stripping the meat from menus. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=1
created on 2000-11-08
USA: Environmentalists claim GM production will lead to export losses USA (November 8, 2000) A new report issued by environmental groups Greenpeace, Community Alliance of Family Farmers and California Certified Organic Farmers has warned of large export losses if California farmers start production of genetically modified www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=2
created on 2000-11-08
Cabinet approves making of local liquor Bangkok, Thailand (November 8, 2000) Cabinet ministers yesterday approved a proposal allowing co-operatives to produce local types of liquor, including wine from fruits other than grapes, provided that environmental safeguards are considered. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=3
created on 2000-11-08
More open markets will be challenge Bangkok, Thailand (November 8, 2000) Whether the next US president is Al Gore or George W. Bush, Thailand has to open its markets wider to new-economy products such as information technology and biotechnology, local executives say. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=4
created on 2000-11-08
Crop zones aimed at bolstering export lead Bangkok, Thailand (November 7, 2000) The country's first-ever "agricultural zoning" plan is scheduled to be implemented in September of next year and aims to help Thailand retain its position as the world's biggest exporter of rice, tapioca, rubber, pineapples and shrimp in the long term. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=5
created on 2000-11-07
Irrigation scheme gets green light Bangkok, Thailand (November 7, 2000) The Council of Economic Ministers yesterday endorsed the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' proposal to reduce farmers' cost burden from 30 per cent to 20 per cent for the construction of a water pipeline www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=6
created on 2000-11-07
IEFP/Pack Expo International 2000 opens in Chicago USA (November 6, 2000) The International Exposition for Food Processors (IEFP) opened its doors yesterday morning in Chicago, filling nearly half the upper level of McCormick Place's Lakeside Center. Show organizers are expecting over 75,000 visitors to www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=7
created on 2000-11-07
UK supermarkets test tortillas for biotech corn UNITED KINGDOM (November 6, 2000) British supermarket giants said on Monday they would not take tortilla crisps off the shelves despite claims they contain illegal genetically modified corn. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=8
created on 2000-11-07
FDA allows qualified health claim for omega-3 fatty acids USA (November 3, 2000) FDA is allowing a qualified health claim, for EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements and reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=9
created on 2000-11-06
Quaker Oats turns down PepsiCo takeover offer USA (November 3, 2000) A $13.7 billion takeover offer from Pepsico has been rejected by The Quaker Oats Company, according to a report appearing in today’s New York Times. The Times says that the two companies had been involved in lengthy www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=10
created on 2000-11-06
U.S. to test Japan-bound corn for unapproved grain USA (November 3, 2000) The Agriculture Department said it would begin testing all Japan-bound corn exports for StarLink grain, the gene-altered corn that slipped into the U.S. food supply even though it is not approved for food use. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=11
created on 2000-11-06
Two kids in intensive care in U.S. E. coli outbreak USA (November 3, 2000) Two children sickened in an E. coli outbreak at a school last week were in intensive care Thursday with a serious kidney ailment caused by the infection, which investigators have been unable to trace. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=12
created on 2000-11-06
European Parliament calls for more funds for fruit and veg EUROPEAN UNION (November 6, 2000) The European Parliament has called for amendments to be made to the European Commission's proposal to raise aid to producer groups, and for the sector to be given a bigger budget. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=13
created on 2000-11-06
Mexico: Improvement of shrimp season expected MEXICO (November 3, 2000) Despite predictions that the shrimp fishery may improve later this month, the National Chamber of the Fishing Industry (Canainpesca) -Guaymas office- is still recommending that the fishing fleet should down tools in Sonora, as www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=14
created on 2000-11-06
Mexico: Freezer plants in danger due to catch shortage MEXICO (November 3, 2000) Fishing businessmen from Campeche have warned about the "imminent" closure of 16 freezer plants in Campeche City and Ciudad del Carmen, as a result of poor catches and lack of support from the state government. Some 2000 families depend on the factories. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15
created on 2000-11-06
Authorities ban adverts claiming ‘conclusive’ link between fish oil and health USA (November 6, 2000) A fish oil pressure group has slammed the Food and Dug Administration (FDA) for an "enormous disservice" to the public by ruling that the association between fatty fish oils and health benefits must be watered down. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=16
created on 2000-11-06
Pakistan: Deep-sea fleet thrown out of EEZ PAKISTAN (November 6, 2000) The entire foreign distant water fleet has been booted out of Pakistani waters for infringing an area protected for local fishermen. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=17
created on 2000-11-06
Australia buckles to Japan over endangered tuna AUSTRALIA (November 6, 2000) Australia and Japan are discussing a "scientific research" program for rare southern bluefin tuna. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=18
created on 2000-11-06
E-command governance Bangkok, Thailand (November 4, 2000) As in the United States and Europe, most big corporations in AsiaPacific are pursuing not one ecommerce initiative, but many. For example, while a major regional airline is pursuing its online businesstoconsumer www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19
created on 2000-11-06
Buoyant time for producers Bangkok, Thailand (November 6, 2000) The continued expansion in shrimp and poultry farming during the second half of this year has helped the animal feed business significantly. Consumption of feed is expected to grow to 9.6 million tons this year from www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=20
created on 2000-11-06
P3GMOs in Thailand Bangkok, Thailand (November 5, 2000) Authorities were already well aware of the effects of genetically modified (GM) crops and foodstuffs long before they started to be intensively promoted and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) began campaigning against them. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=21
created on 2000-11-06
Tarrin calls for broader trade zone Bangkok, Thailand (November 6, 2000) FINANCE Minister Tarrin Nimmanahaeminda has called for a rethinking of the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta), urging members to include India, Australia and New Zealand in the regional grouping to boost its competitiveness. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=22
created on 2000-11-06
Hong Kong to Buy 250,000 tons of Thai Rice Bangkok, Thailand (November 4, 2000) Hong Kong has agreed to purchase a total of 250,000 tons of jasmine rice from Thailand next year, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Panitchpakdi announced here on Saturday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=23
created on 2000-11-06
Mexico/EFTA sign free trade agreement MEXICO (November 8, 2000) European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have announced a comprehensive free trade deal with Mexico which will enter into force next July. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=24
created on 2000-11-08
Peru: Fishing exports growth predicted PERU (November 8, 2000) According to Peruvian Fisheries Minister Pablo Handabaka, fishing exports will increase by 25% during 2000 compared with last yearดs figures, with revenue exceeding one billion United States dollars (USD). www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=25
created on 2000-11-08
Chile: Fishmeal and fish oil exports drop CHILE (November 8, 2000) Revenue from Chilean exports of fishmeal and fish oil during January-August 2000 fell by 23.8 % to USD 168.5 million compared with the same period last year, reports Estrategia. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=26
created on 2000-11-08
Philippines: October coconut oil exports higher PHILIPPINES (November 7, 2000) Philippine coconut oil exports rose 25.6 percent to a preliminary 98,924 tonnes in October from actual shipments of 78,778 tonnes in the same month last year. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=27
created on 2000-11-08
Leading US firms to seek opportunities in Vietnam VIETNAM (November 7, 2000) A trade mission of some 30 leading U.S. firms will travel to Vietnam next week to seek business opportunities in conjunction with a historic visit by President Bill Clinton, the mission organisers said on Tuesday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=28
created on 2000-11-08
Asia Rice Conference To Focus On Demand - Import Barriers INDONESIA (November 7, 2000) Rice traders and exporters will seek answers to the slack demand for rice at an annual rice conference in Bali this week. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=29
created on 2000-11-08
Indonesia To Raise Domestic Rice Floor Price In April INDONESIA (November 7, 2000) Indonesia next year will raise the price it pays to domestic farmers for a kilogram of husked rice to 1,500 rupiah ($1=IDR9,215) from IDR1,400, Coordinating Minister for Economics Rizal Ramli said late Monday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=30
created on 2000-11-08
Philippines: Record rice output may mean lower imports next year PHILIPPINES (November 7, 2000) The National Food Authority (NFA) estimates that the country may bring in a slightly lower rice volume in 2001 should farmers be able harvest more than 12.5 million metric tons (MT) of paddy rice or palay this year. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=31
created on 2000-11-08
French minister says cote de boeuf will not be banned FRANCE (November 6, 2000) A senior French official said Monday one of France's favorite cuts of meat -- the cote de boeuf -- would not be banned due to fears the delicacy may be linked to the spread of mad cow disease to humans. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=32
created on 2000-11-07
Mexico: Tough action needed to prevent shrimp robberies MEXICO (November 7, 2000) Attacks on fishing vessels and trucks transporting shrimp cause losses of about 40 tonnes of shrimp per season, according to the head of the National Chamber of the Fishing and Aquaculture Industry (Canainpesca) in Sonora. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=33
created on 2000-11-07
Western retailers set sights on China CHINA (November 7, 2000) WalMart and Carrefour are gearing up for a fight over China's vast retail market as the industry gets ready to liberalise in time for upon China's WTO entry. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=34
created on 2000-11-07
Japan accepts U.S. testing plans for corn exports JAPAN (November 6, 2000) The U.S. is to begin testing corn being shipped to Japan for the presence of StarLink grain, the gene-altered variety that was found in the U.S. food supply without being approved for human consumption, the Agriculture Department www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=35
created on 2000-11-07
Australia: Plan to lift tuna quota alarms Greenpeace AUSTRALIA (November 7, 2000) Plans for a research program which could increase Japan's southern blue fin tuna quota by more than 2000 tonnes have alarmed conservation groups. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=36
created on 2000-11-07
Philippines To Cut Rice Imports On Bumper Crop PHILIPPINES (November 6, 2000) The Philippine National Food Authority will trim its planned rice imports in 2001 due to an expected bumper rice crop in the second half of this year. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=37
created on 2000-11-07
Japan buys 100,000 tonnes rice at ordinary tender JAPAN (November 6, 2000) Japan's Food Agency said on Monday it bought 100,000 tonnes of foreign rice in its third ordinary import tender for the year to next March, last Thursday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=38
created on 2000-11-07
Environmental group finds biotech corn in U.K. UNITED KINGDOM (November 7, 2000) Friends of the Earth, an environmental group opposed to biotechnology, announced Saturday that varieties of genetically-engineered corn banned in Britain have been found in at least three brands of tortilla chips. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=39
created on 2000-11-09
EPA says biotech corn recommendation due by next month USA (November 8, 2000)A science advisory panel will publish by December 1 its assessment of whether StarLink gene-spliced corn is likely to cause an allergic reaction in people, the Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=40
created on 2000-11-09
French farmers ban pre-1996 beef FRANCE (November 8, 2000) The main French farmers' union has announced it will no longer sell meat from cows born before mid-1996 in a move to allay consumer concerns about mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
The decision has been www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=41
created on 2000-11-09
Internet the future for produce trading USA (November 8, 2000) By 2004, food and agriculture could account for 12% or US$211bn worth of the online trading in the US according to a Forrester Research Inc. report released at the FreshTech 2000 conference at the Produce Marketing Association www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=42
created on 2000-11-09
New EU pesticide directive on maximum limits EUROPEAN UNION (November 9, 2000) The EU has introduced a new directive indicating maximum residual limits for 38 pesticides currently used on fruit and vegetables. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=43
created on 2000-11-09
Chile: Fishmeal industry is problematic CHILE (November 9, 2000) The problems affecting the Chilean fishing sector mainly exist in the fishmeal industry and not in the fishery for human consumption, which is healthy and has a capacity for further growth, according to the general manager of Pesquera Grimar, Alberto Ellena. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=44
created on 2000-11-09
India leads world in shrimp exports to Japan INDIA (November 9, 2000) India maintained its lead in the Japanese shrimp market during the first six months of 2000. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=45
created on 2000-11-09
